Sara Brittany Somerset

New York-based reporter and photographer Sara Brittany Somerset has covered cannabis culture for 15 years. She has been the U.N. Bureau Chief for High Times, and occasionally works from remote places like Timbuktu.

Most popular articles

Is Cannabis Legal in New York City? Well…It’s Complicated

Sara Brittany Somerset – March 7, 2018

It's also confusing. Cannabis flower is illegal for patients, but nearly legal for all others. With extracts, it's the opposite. Read more

Medical Cannabis Clearly Saves Lives, Federal Judge Declares

Sara Brittany Somerset – February 14, 2018

But he may be unable to invalidate the Schedule I status of cannabis. A landmark lawsuit got its first hearing in a New York courtroom today. Read more

Meet the Lawyer Suing Jeff Sessions to End Cannabis Prohibition

Sara Brittany Somerset – February 20, 2018

A blockbuster lawsuit in New York could end cannabis prohibition nationwide. Leafly sat down with David Holland, an attorney for the plaintiffs. Read more

United Nations Report Scolds Countries for Cannabis Legalization

Sara Brittany Somerset – March 12, 2018

The board that monitors the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs doesn't like it when nations ignore the treaty. Read more

Judge Dismisses Case to Overturn Schedule I Status of Cannabis

Sara Brittany Somerset – February 26, 2018

The lawsuit, known as Washington v. Sessions, was brought by five medical cannabis patients. The federal judge sympathized, but had to follow procedural law. Read more

Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)

With Legalization Stalled, Can New Jersey Salvage MMJ Reforms?

Sara Brittany Somerset – May 6, 2019

Patient advocates hope to pass a bill to reform the state's terrible medical marijuana system, with or without adult-use legalization. Read more

New York’s Legalization Push Becomes a Battle Royale

Sara Brittany Somerset – February 25, 2019

Upstate farmers want to grow it. NYC bodega owners want to sell it. Reformers want convictions expunged. In this bill, every sentence counts. Read more

New York Mayor Comes Out Strong for Legalization With Equity

Sara Brittany Somerset – December 20, 2018

Some expected Bill de Blasio to give tepid support, but he came out fiery in favor of ending prohibition and righting past wrongs. Read more

New Yorkers Declare: No Legalization Without Social Equity

Sara Brittany Somerset – December 14, 2018

A two-day conference in Albany set the tone for 2019: Equity must be baked into the law. Read more

UN Drug Committee Finds Cannabis an Effective, ‘Relatively Safe Drug’

Sara Brittany Somerset – June 11, 2018

As the UN prepares to reconsider its cannabis controls, a World Health Organization study group lays down the facts. Read more

Now the IRS Is Denying Nonprofit Status to Cannabis Industry Groups

Sara Brittany Somerset – March 29, 2018

The tax agency already hampers state-legal companies with Rule 280E. Now it's hitting industry associations, too. Read more

United Nations Report Scolds Countries for Cannabis Legalization

Sara Brittany Somerset – March 12, 2018

The board that monitors the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs doesn't like it when nations ignore the treaty. Read more

5 Ways New York City Can Reform Its Outrageous Cannabis Policy

Sara Brittany Somerset – March 9, 2018

Stop arresting people for cannabis is a basic first step. Also, in general, leave people alone. Read more

Is Cannabis Legal in New York City? Well…It’s Complicated

Sara Brittany Somerset – March 7, 2018

It's also confusing. Cannabis flower is illegal for patients, but nearly legal for all others. With extracts, it's the opposite. Read more

Racial Disparities in NYC Cannabis Arrests Are Getting Worse

Sara Brittany Somerset – March 6, 2018

As many cities decriminalize and other states legalize, New York City keeps arresting more people of color for cannabis. What gives? Read more

Get local results

Sara Brittany Somerset

Most popular articles

Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)