There are many ways to consume cannabis, but one of the most deployed methods — i.e., smoking joints — comes with its own long-held culture and rituals. And people in recreationally legal US states now have the option to choose between ready-made joints and buying rolling papers with which to roll their own flower. Rolling […]
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This Is What Legal Cannabis In New York State Could Look Like
Despite being at the helm of a relatively progressive state with a large population and an even larger marijuana black market, recently re-elected New York Governor Andrew Cuomo remained steadfast in opposing recreational cannabis — until he was challenged directly by a rival candidate in the 2018 primary. The marked flip in Cuomo’s progressivism crested […]
These Are The Medical Studies Cannabis Advocates Want To See
Cannabis-based revenue is on the rise, and the resulting cash infusions into the private and public coffers will bring big changes to the industry and all the moving parts therein. But as the industry grows and prospers, it’s important to move forward in a way that honors the reason behind the initial battles for accessible […]
Name That Strain: These Are The Best Cannabis Flavors Of 2018
Aside from prominent competitions like the High Times Cannabis Cup, the top cannabis cultivars and varieties in any given year are not always a conspicuous pick. Outside of the word-of-mouth chatter from dispensaries and grow ops, consumers looking for the most potent strain, the most cost-effective, or the strain that closely aligns with the outcome […]
Space Commodity: The Many Roles Cannabis Could Play In An Earth Exodus
As Earth continues the process of expelling the parasite that is humanity through an increasingly hostile climate and natural catastrophes, we bipedal machines of destruction are looking to the stars for a haven. If the past 50 years of sci-fi literature and recent glut of space-pointed TV and movies are any indication, we’ll be exploring […]
La Vita Alta: What’s Happening With The Changing Face Of Cannabis In Italy?
We’re so focused on North America’s cannabis legalization trajectory that the global perspective can sometimes shift out of focus. Since the Neolithic age some 12,000 years ago, hemp has been farmed for food and fiber. In many regions, even in Europe as far back as the 16th century, hemp — and occasionally cannabis — has […]
420-Friendly Fiestas For Fall: The Ultimate Autumnal Escape
Surrounded by the growing fever pitch of global conglomerate interest coming from so many other industries, the stakes continue to mount for anything and everything that touches cannabis. Indeed, the cannabis industry continues to punch through full legalization while facing so many obstacles, including corporate intrusion from big-money sectors eager to strike it rich in […]
Wine And Weed 101: On The Intoxicating Trail In Northern California
Cultivating flora is arguably the genesis of an organized society, and until such time as we humans find a deeper knowledge, agriculture will remain among our most essential functions. After all, we gotta eat to live. Over the course of many generations, we’ve also learned how to select and evolve the plant kingdom for more […]