Established in 2019,The Outlaw Report offers essential, reliable, and informative cannabis news from the D.C. area. We cover the culture, business, law, regulations, equity, advocacy, and science of cannabis—in the DMV, and beyond.
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LJ Dawson
Editor-in-Chief
LJ Dawson is a journalist based in Washington, D.C., who has covered criminal justice and drugs for over eight years across the nation. She found the notable criminal justice news outlet The Des and covered protest movements, healthcare, criminal justice and more for POLITICO, KFN, CNN, TIME, NPR and Denver Westword, among other publications. Passionate about telling compelling stories, LJ believes in the power of journalism to build bridges and foster community.
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