Stay Informed
Get the latest on legalization efforts, industry news, and lifestyle topics. Come for anger-inducing tales of the war on drugs. Stay for the trippy GIFs.
Many strains for sale have evocative and magical names like Blue Dream, Bubba Kush and Chocolope. But what does it all mean? Are there really differences in the medical qualities of the various strains? Or, are the different strains with the fanciful names all just advertising gimmicks?
Marijuana legalization is a rare issue where women are more conservative than men
While 68 percent of men now support marijuana legalization, only 56 percent of women do.
‘421 For All’ takes aim at cannabis criminal justice reform
'On 4/20, we celebrate the cannabis plant. On 4/21 we celebrate the people who are focused on these crucial matters of cannabis justice.'
Jazz Cabbage: How marijuana followed music's migration
Marijuana and jazz music share the same roots and migratory paths. Enjoy our latest playlist with some Thelonious Skunk.
The link between drugs and music, explained by science
As every toker knows, listening to music while high can make it sound better.
Why ‘recreational’ drug use isn’t a bad thing
Our culture views getting high as a moral wrong. Here's why it could actually be good for society.
Latest
-
John Boehner could make $20 million from Canopy-Acreage deal
Canopy finalized a $3.4 billion agreement to acquire Acreage, 4/20 is going mainstream, and more in today's newsletter.
April 19, 2019John Boehner could make $20 million from the $3.4 billion Acreage-Canopy deal. Medical marijuana patients in Arizona are still getting arrested for extracts. A lumber company is suing a cannabis company over a tree logo. Also: Happy 4/20 from Word on the Tree!
-
A federal agency gets sued for stifling legal hemp
An official allegedly threatened legal hemp farmers with criminal charges, an MMJ advocate avoids death penalty in Malaysia, and more in today's newsletter.
April 18, 2019A federal agency is getting sued over threatening prospective hemp farmers. Trump administration officials acknowledged that a tax incentive could benefit marijuana investors. Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth is nearing a deal to buy Acreage. Also: A Malaysian man who gave cannabis oil to sick patients got sentenced to 15 years in prison and 10 strokes of a cane.
-
Booker is working to get equity into the STATES Act
Cory Booker won't support the bill unless it has equity provisions, a veteran is forced to choose between medical marijuana and his job, and more in today's newsletter.
April 17, 2019Senator Cory Booker is trying to get equity provisions into the STATES Act. Colorado's new federal prosecutor agrees with rescinding the Cole memo. A veteran is forced to choose between medical marijuana and his job. Also: The Vitamin Shoppe is stocking CBD supplements, flouting FDA guidance.
-
Despite legalization gains, many are still arrested for pot possession
Some counties are still focusing on cannabis enforcement, how three billionaires influenced marijuana legalization, and more in today's newsletter.
April 16, 2019In some U.S. counties, the war on weed is alive and well. How three billionaires had an outsize influence on legalizing cannabis. Chicago's prosecutor looks into expunging past pot offenses. Also: A deep dive into MedMen reveals the company's rapid expansion amid scandals and lawsuits.
-
A small town in Colorado reckons with marijuana money
Dinosaur, Colo. is reckoning with an influx of cannabis tax revenue, a look at efforts in Massachusetts to create a more diverse industry, and more in today's newsletter.
April 15, 2019The effort to create a more diverse cannabis industry is complicated by who's willing to fund small businesses. The STATES Act raises questions about tribal sovereignty. A tiny town in Colorado is reckoning with an influx of marijuana money. Also: How lawmakers' opposition to marijuana reform backfires in conservative states.