Opinion
Psychedelic State(s) of The Union #2 : November 3rd, 2025
PSA x Global Psychedelic Week, The Inaugural Capitol City Plant medicine Showcase in Washington, DC. and some PSA Media NewsWire Highlights to start the week.
By PSA Media Team
Contributor
· 5 min read
The Rundown
- Psychedelic State(s) of America x Global Psychedelic 2025 Inside an American Mycelial Revolution
- Psychedelic State(s) of America Presents...The Inaugural Capitol City Plant Medicine Showcase
- PSA Media NewsWire Highlights
Founders’ Note
Happy Monday! Welcome to the second edition of Psychedelic State(s) of America’s newly-relaunched Monday Newsletter - The Psychedelic State(s) of the Union.
If you’re reading this - first and foremost: thank you for your support!
Psychedelic State(s) of America was founded on a simple premise: democratize psychedelic journalism and in turn fulfill the unmet needs of the increasingly psychedelic-curious American electorate.
You might not know it (yet) - but the political arm of the psychedelic renaissance is one of the most fascinatingly diverse and consequential political movements of the 21st century on a global scale.
Jack Gorsline, Founder of Psychedelic State(s) of America
Psychedelic State(s) of America x Global Psychedelic 2025
Inside an American Mycelial Revolution
Global Psychedelic Week Starts TODAY!
The Mycelial Revolution: Why Global Psychedelic Week is Decentralizing the Future of Consciousness
By Jack Gorsline
The mainstreaming of psychedelics is here, but the question remains: whose voice will shape this future? As venture capital flows and clinical trials make headlines, there’s a critical need for a movement rooted not just in profit, but in equity, inclusion, and global community.
That movement is Global Psychedelic Week (GPW).
From November 3rd to 9th, 2025, Global Psychedelic Week will once again explode onto the world stage as the planet’s first and largest decentralized psychedelic gathering. Forget the centralized, expensive conferences of the past. GPW is built on the philosophy of the mycelial network itself—a globally distributed, interconnected web of education, healing, and advocacy that spans over 100 countries and unites thousands of participants.
This is more than an event; it's a global declaration that the psychedelic renaissance belongs to everyone.
Seven Days of Transformation: A Thematic Deep Dive
The entire week is structured around seven powerful themes, ensuring a holistic and comprehensive exploration of the psychedelic landscape, from the scientific frontier to the deepest ethical questions.
Monday, November 3rd: Community Day
The psychedelic movement thrives on connection. This day is dedicated to fostering inclusive, safe, and sustainable psychedelic communities. It explores grassroots education initiatives, the power of peer support networks, and vital harm reduction efforts that bridge the gap between underground and mainstream spaces. We celebrate the strength found in "finding the others."
Tuesday, November 4th: Business Day
As the industry matures, ethical entrepreneurship is paramount. Business Day focuses on innovative financing, responsible commercialization, and the frameworks needed to build companies rooted in integrity. Experts discuss how evidence-based approaches can shape the credibility of emerging psychedelic enterprises without sacrificing the movement's core values.
Wednesday, November 5th: Legacy Day
We take a crucial pause to honor the lineage of plant medicine. "Indigenous Perspectives on Psychedelics: Tradition, Appropriation & Advocacy" features respected elders and cultural protectors, such as Tatayo Gabon and artist Olga Mori Díaz, who will share sacred knowledge and discuss the ethical imperative of reciprocity. We explore the profound influence of sacred plants on Indigenous art and design.
Check out the full Global Psychedelic Week Programming Schedule Here
Psychedelic State(s) of America
Deconstructing the politics of the Psychedelic Renaissance across the United States… and abroad
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Psychedelic State(s) of America x Washington, D.C.
✨Psychedelic State(s) of America Presents✨
The Inaugural Capitol City Plant Medicine Showcase
Friday, November 7th, 2025
As Part of Global Psychedelic Week 2025
The Village DC at Union Market Square, Washington D.C.
Get ready for the ONLY Global Psychedelic Week event happening in Washington, D.C. this year! Psychedelic State(s) of America is thrilled to announce The Inaugural Capitol City Plant Medicine Showcase on Friday, November 7th, for an enthralling evening of heightened conversation, next-generation psychedelic discourse, and community connection. We're gathering at The Village DC at Union Market, right in the heart of our nation's Capitol, to explore the critical crossroads of policy, culture, and wellness within the psychedelic movement. This isn't just a meeting; it's a vital platform to connect with leaders and pioneers shaping the future of plant medicine.
Doors open at 6:00 PM EST, with programming starting shortly after. The evening's programming is designed to dive deep into the most compelling and complex topics in the modern psychedelic landscape.
We kick off at 7:00 PM with our first discussion panel:
"Psychedelics and Religion: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Applications, Legal Complexities, and more” featuring Dr. Paul Ryder,Co-Founder of The Congregation For Sacred Practices, and Karina Bashir, ESQ. - Associate Counsel for Antithesis Lawand Psychedelic Bar Association Board Member.
Dr. Paul Ryder
Karina Bashir, ESQ.
This timely conversation will examine the deep historical and spiritual roots of psychedelics and how ancient wisdom is navigating—and often conflicting with—modern legal frameworks and contemporary use.
Following a brief intermission at 7:30 PM, our second panel will be: "Evaluating the Modern Psychedelic Landscape" from 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM, featuring Dr. Nese Devenot, Johns Hopkins University Professor and Member of the Board of Directors at Psymposia: a Psychedelic Ethics Watchdog Organization as well as Sabba Nazhand, Founder of Safar- an indigenous wisdom-inspired mental health and wellness platform.
Dr. Neşe Devenot
Sabba Nazhand
This discussion will offer a nuanced and critical look at the current psychedelic state of affairs, discussing everything from decriminalization efforts and therapeutic advancements to market trends, indigenous reciprocity issues, and psychedelic policy development/reform efforts across the country.
Tickets start at just $10 - but if you’re reading THIS you can get 20% yours today by using coe “PSA20” at the link below!
The Inaugural Capitol City Plant Medicine Showcase
Join Psychedelic State(s) of America for an evocative journey through the evolving psychedelic landscape of today and tomorrow.
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PSA Media Newswire Highlights
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A proposed bill now being considered by the New York State Assembly would reform criminal penalties against psilocybin under state law and create a regulated public-health framework for dispensing psilocybin to adults by licensed providers for medical use.
By Christine Divine
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