How Medicare For All Could Dramatically Boost Access To Medical Marijuana. Two major talking points among Democratic presidential candidates ahead of the 2020 Election has been universal health care and marijuana reform. But those two issues could have more in common than you think. According to one cannabis CEO, opening medicare for all could “dramatically” … Read the rest
10 Pop Icons You Probably Didn’t Know Were Marijuana Fans
10 Pop Icons You Probably Didn’t Know Were Marijuana Fans. While some celebrities like Cheech & Chong and Snoop Dogg are well known stoners, here’s a list of other noteworthy figures whose cannabis use hasn’t been as well publicized.
Ben & Jerry
This famous ice cream duo admit to … Read the rest
Joe Rogan Battles Rep. Dan Crenshaw On Marijuana Prohbition
While Dan Crenshaw isn’t an opponent of marijuana legalization, his policy decisions aren’t helping anyone either. When Joe Rogan hosts a politician on his podcast, you should expect the topic of marijuana legalization will come up at least once. Such was the case when Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), a former NAVY Seal, joined the podcast.… Read the rest
Billy Ray Cyrus was forced to cut marijuana lyric from ‘Old Town Road’ verse
Billy Ray Cyrus was forced to cut marijuana lyric from ‘Old Town Road’ verse. Unsurprisingly, rapper Lil Nas X has a pretty hilarious social media presence. A recent Tweet of his was no exception: “it’s crazy how any baby born after march has not lived in a world where old town road wasn’t number … Read the rest
Jay-Z Is Now The Chief Brand Strategist For Cannabis Brand Caliva
Jay-Z Is Now The Chief Brand Strategist For Cannabis Brand Caliva. Rap’s first billionaire is showing no signs of slowing down in the myriad businesses that gave him that title. Now, Jay-Z has partnered with California cannabis brand Caliva, and the partnership doesn’t appear to be a simple endorsement deal. Instead, Jay has taken on … Read the rest
Key Congressional Chairman Sends Marijuana Email To NORML Activists
The chairman of the influential House Judiciary Committee authored a message to NORML’s email list on Monday—a notable signal of how the cannabis legalization movement has entered the mainstream corridors of power on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), who last month filed legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and begin repairing … Read the rest
These Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensaries Are Suing Facebook
Seven Oklahoma dispensaries allege they’ve been placed in “Facebook jail” and are seeking reparations from the social media giant.
Facebook can’t decide if it loves or loathes cannabis. Around this time last year, reports indicated Facebook was “shadow-banning” companies associated with legal cannabis sales and advocacy. Facebook admitted it was wary of illegal cannabis sales … Read the rest
Seth Rogen Finally Joins The Marijuana Business Through Canopy Growth
Seth Rogen is known for making movies in which characters often explore their love of cannabis. It makes sense these movies, ones like Pineapple Express, This Is The End, and Superbad, all serve as touchstones for those who already love cannabis. But now Rogen wants to “make it easier for people to … Read the rest
The Next Wave of Climate Refugees
“We were so terrified with the water coming into the house and the sound of the storm. In front of my eyes, the walls of our house collapsed.” That’s Geeta Maiti, a resident of Mousuni Island, which is part of the Indian Sundarbans—a 4,000-square-mile archipelago that has been designated a World Heritage site. … Read the rest
Why Sativas Are Often The Answer To Anxiety Over Indicas
Sativa versus indica is a conversation that’s been going on for a long time. And it’s certainly risen up to the realm of cannabis common knowledge that if you want to experience the munchies, a mellow night in, and a good night’s sleep you pick an indica. If you need to get things done and … Read the rest