Aah, April 20. It’s the national day of cannabis celebration, and it’s once again upon us. And while the day may not (yet) be federally recognized, those in the know will spend next Saturday celebrating the amazing plant and all its benefits. Traditionally, it’s not a gift-giving holiday, but in these times of expanding acceptance, […]
Examining The Environmental Impact Of Cannabis Prohibition
There are some who might blame many of society’s ills on the longtime prohibition of cannabis. Conversely, however, could the burgeoning cannabis industry itself play a role in the pollution peak we have reached? As our water, air and land continues to be polluted, the industry born of a grassroots search for freedom needs to […]
Bipartisan Coalition Pushing For Federal Cannabis Reform
What has been speculated on for weeks in the nation’s capital has now become a reality. On April 4, a bipartisan coalition of 13 Democrats and 13 Republicans reintroduced bill HR 6043 in the US House of Representatives. Known as the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act, this bill would alter the […]
Inside Out? How To Transplant, Time And Harden Your Cannabis Plants For The Outdoor Grow Season
If you’ve never attempted outdoor cannabis cultivation, you might not understand why it’s worth the painstaking effort of prepping your plants for the harsh outside environment. But when you see monster plants growing the size of trees, with each one yielding a kilo or more of dried buds, you’ll swiftly understand why outdoor growing is […]
Gin Joint To Joint Joint? Examining The Potential Intersection Of Cannabis And Nightlife
You might not be the nightclub type, but you are still a patron of your city’s nightlife, even if it’s just going out for a peaceful evening meal, according to the 2018 New York City Nightlife Economy study. The definition put forth in this groundbreaking survey classifies all food, drink and entertainment activity between the […]
Herb Your Enthusiasm: Enhance The Cannabis Experience With These Plants
Cannabis isn’t the only plant with phytochemicals that can make you healthier and happier. There are a host of herbs that can be used as a complement to marijuana to make the experience safer, more interesting and, even better, some of these herbs can get you high by themselves. Here’s a look at some of […]
Grey-Area Gardens: How To Successfully Advocate For Home-Growing Legislation
As more states introduce recreational cannabis legislation, more lawmakers are adding provisions related to social justice, including expungement programs, social equity programs and resentencing guidelines. In these lawmaking discussions, legal at-home cultivation remains a must for debate, but it isn’t always brought to the frontline of said discussion when it comes to rewriting the law. […]
Truth And Justice: Oregon’s Justice League Seeks To Right The Wrongs Of Unfair Cannabis Regulation
On Monday March 18, Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn and I filed with the state of Oregon as chief petitioners of the Legalization Justice Act of 2020 (LJA). The Oregon Justice League was formed to champion legislation for the next presidential ballot. Our intent is to make a dent in the injustices of prohibition that we […]
