PRO/CON at the Pier - Marijuana Legalization in California: Josh Drayton, Deputy Director, California Cannabis Industry Association and Will Jones, Communications and Outreach Associate, Smart Alternatives to Marijuana (SAM), debate Marijuana legalization in California at the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, August 6, 2018. The debate was moderated by Megan Gailey, Stand-up comedian, writer and host of Crooked Media's Hysteria. This event series is all about people hearing top experts debate passionately on important policy issues. PRO/CON at The Pier, part of the Arthur N. Rupe Debate Series in LA, is back for its third year. Organized by ProCon.org and the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, these free public events take place Mondays in August at the historic Santa Monica Pier. The nonpartisan series features experts from both sides of hot issues, along with a neutral moderator, debating and reinvigorating the art of critical thinking as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean.

Each week kicks off at 5:30 pm with a Civic Engagement Fair with interactive activities and music. 

AUGUST 13 

RENT CONTROL: More of It? Or Less?

AUGUST 20 

WATER: Desalinate Ocean Water for LA?

AUGUST 27 

IMMIGRATION: Abolish ICE?