There are reasons why someone could be opposed to a regulated cannabis program: religious beliefs, or concerns it'll lead to the abuse of far more dangerous substances, or ignorance over pot's impact and effects. Oh, and children—won't someone please think of the children! (Just not in a Jeffrey Epstein way.)
Tag: California
The Right Continues To Blame Cannabis for…Everything
Cannabis Convictions In Washington State Are Being Expunged
If you were unlucky enough to be convicted for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor cannabis offenses in Washington State prior to cannabis being legalized, well, that really sucks, and I'm sorry. The vile absurdity of how we treat those who partook of weed before it became a taxed and regulated commodity remains
Now That Hemp’s Legal, What About CBD?
FDA To Curaleaf: Enough Of The Unsubstantiated CBD Claims
California Music Fest Allowed Cannabis Sales, Consumption
Last week, I wrote about how Lowell Farms' cannabis café is opening next month in West Hollywood, California. It'll be the first space of its kind in the US, allowing guests to purchase and consume cannabis onsite. Over the weekend, another first-of-its-kind cannabis event took place in Northern California, and the
Canadian Government Does Not Want “Fun” Used To Market Cannabis. Um, Okay.
Oregon has some issues with how we regulate our cannabis programs, with truly baffling and seemingly self-defeating rules and regulations. For example, those who grow and process cannabis are forbidden from sharing samples with legal-aged consumers, because, um... look, don’t worry about why, they just are, okay? Rules are rules! Even if
Who Raps About Cannabis The Most?
It’s summer, and that means it’s time to get together with friends and family, some of whom definitely partake. Do you have a playlist for these times? It’s not hard to put together a banging summer soundtrack for these barbecues, parties, and al fresco sessions. A cannabis-themed collection of cuts will
The Pechoti Method Delivers Cannabinoids Through Your Belly Button
There are many ways to consume cannabis: smoking, vaping, eating, sublingually, topically, and even via rectal and vaginal suppositories. All have their particular benefits, and that list would seemingly encompass everymanner of getting THC and CBD into your body—except for cannabis nasal sprays and ear drops, because I’m not sure
LA Gets A Cannabis Consumption Cafe, Oregon Does Not
Mary Janes: The Women of Weed
Women have taken leadership roles in every conceivable aspect of the cannabis industry, and a recent documentary captures the depth and diversity of the successes of these women, whom the filmmakers have dubbed "Puffragettes," as you well know from the classic David Bowie track "Puffragette City." (Goddammit, Josh...—Ed.) On Wednesday, July
Canada Bets On Cultivation Of Colombian Cannabis
While Canada sorts out the inevitable challenges that arise when an entire country legalizes cannabis, it remains a money magnet for cannabis investors, who are throwing hundreds of millions of dollars at the Canuck kush scene. After initial hiccups, sales are like you after a seventh dab—really high, and getting higher.
Recreational Cannabis Use Often For Medical Use, Says Study
Delineating between "medical" and "recreational" cannabis use can be challenging and murky. Many of those opposing full legalization say they're in favor of medical cannabis, but are still staunchly against adult-use recreational programs. There aren't many cannabis prohibitionists when it comes to chemotherapy, but heaven forbid weed be used for sadness,
Status Check On Federal Cannabis Legalization
Regular readers of this column—hi, Mom!—will attest I am a strong proponent of cannabis legalization at the national level. Not simply rescheduling cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 (or even lower), but full-out descheduling, making weed a legal commodity. That’s the dream, but it won’t happen until the great white
California Still Battling Illegal Cannabis Growers
California is still making its way through the weeds (thanks, I'm here all week...) as far as its adult-use cannabis program goes, and the focus lately has been working for the clampdown on the illicit marketplace. A few recent activities give insight as to how that's going. Let's start with illicit