Biden was supposed to end America’s longest war: the war on drugs
The war on drugs, not the war in Afghanistan, is America’s longest war. It has used trillions of American taxpayers, militarized American law enforcement agencies (federal, s
Which vaccine is more effective? Studies suggest that it is this
One of the arguments that many health professionals have made relates to the effectiveness of the vaccine. They all say getting a shot is important, whether it’s Johnson
Happy Marijuana Day! – Italy is preparing to legalize cannabis
In recent years, many countries have taken steps to legalize cannabis, and even more nations appear to be joining. It seems Italy could join forces with other European countries su
The biggest challenges the cannabis industry will face in 2021 and beyond
By Tia Moskalenko No matter where you live in the United States, it’s safe to say that the cannabis industry has come a long way in the past few decades. If I had told you at
Activists in Oklahoma finalize proposals for recreational cannabis ballots
An activist group in Oklahoma said this week that it had put the finishing touches on two voting proposals that would legalize the recreational pot in the state and revise their me
Should public cannabis use be allowed?
Arrests fell significantly in New York City when they allowed marijuana to be smoked in public. Sounds like a no-brainer – if it’s legal to smoke weed in public, cops c
Doobies for Boobies – Arizona Dispensary Trading Joints for bras to fight breast cancer
In anticipation of the upcoming Breast Cancer Education Month, in October, a Phoenix area cannabis dispensary chain has launched a campaign with a nonprofit in Arizona. The pharmac
US House Approves SAFE Banking Act as Part of Military Spending Act in Historic Vote
The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act as part of the newest National Defense Authorization Act, a law governing mi
How does hemp help fight climate change?
Hemp is certainly one of the most valuable crops in the world today. Not only does it produce the versatile medicinal substance cannabidiol (CBD) in larger doses than cannabis, it
After The Puff Settled: Taliban and Cannabis
What is the relationship between cannabis and the Taliban? August 30, 2021 was the day the US left Afghanistan after a twenty year campaign. Just as a body with a physical addictio
New York Cannabis Control Board now complete: Governor Hochul appoints regulators
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced her last two appointments to regulate the adult marijuana market on Wednesday. The newly appointed regulators
Would you like to be an FBI agent? Make sure your cannabis use doesn’t exceed this number
The FBI recently revised its stance on cannabis use by job applicants. The historically strict and anti-drug agency specifically stated that applicants would be disqualified if the
Q&A with Jesce Horton: CEO, Cultivator, Innovator
When it comes to weed in Oregon, LOWD brings some of the best flowers on the market. LOWD CEO Jesce Horton has worked hard to make this happen. I recently spoke to Jesce on the pho
Giuliani Associates made a donation to Cuomo to help start the pot business
New York politicians and staff on both sides of the aisle have been implicated in allegedly participating in misappropriated money to help start a cannabis business. Two Rudy Giuli
Germany’s medical marijuana program is booming despite the massive legal obstacles that suppliers and doctors face on a daily basis
The German medical cannabis industry is laudable but full of legal debacles. The process of obtaining federal government approval to sell, manufacture, or import medical cannabis i
Where are weeds grown in the most environmentally friendly way?
On The Game’s “California Vacation,” Snoop Dogg proclaims, “We grow the best weed on the West Coast,” and while I’m biased, I totally agree. Still, cannabis is
How Instagram is pushing cannabis brands for influencers
The power of the social media influencer has grown from a curiosity about internet culture to an integral part of the modern market that brands in all sectors ignore at their own r
Former Massachusetts Mayor sentenced to six years in prison for marijuana corruption
By Jelena Martinovic Former Massachusetts Mayor Jasiel Correia, once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, was sentenced to six years in prison Tuesday after being conv
Why are pre-rolls so popular with consumers?
After Covid-19, consumers haven’t done much puff-puff-pass as fears of spreading the virus remain high. But stoners are resourceful bunch and have found a way to work togethe
California State Fair will include cannabis competition next summer
By Jelena Martinovic The CA State Fair Cannabis Competition and Awards marks “a turning point” for the cannabis community in California, said Brian Applegarth of Cultiv