Tag: #Cannabis
We Stand for Freedom
Before you head to today’s barbecue, community event, or rally, whether today’s a day of work, reflection, or celebration, please take a moment to stand…
Germany’s move to legalise cannabis expected to create ‘domino effect’
Coalition government consults health experts, economists and growers in race to clear legal hurdles within two years Germany is mulling over the consequences of soon…
Next post-Roe battlefield: Online abortion information
Conservative activists, having won their goal of being able to criminalize abortion, are now aiming to limit or ban online information-sharing on the topic. Driving…
The trial begins today for Brittney Griner, the WNBA star detained in Russia
Griner, 31, was arrested on Feb. 17, after authorities at a Moscow area airport allegedly found cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage (Image credit: Alexander…
Deadheads, be grateful: Jerry Garcia-inspired cannabis lands in Colorado
Casey Jones may have driven that train high on cocaine, but soon fans of the Grateful Dead will have a different substance they can buy…
Schumer to Democrats: Urge CEOs to lobby Republicans on China competition bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) summoned a dozen Senate Democrats to his office last week with firm marching orders: Call your closest CEOs and…
Colorado’s cannabis industry prepares for tough times as U.S. recession looms
Colorado’s cannabis industry is preparing for tough times as marijuana sales drop and economic problems pile up. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, weed businesses serviced…
Democrats are looking for a weed deal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer doesn’t have the votes to pass a sweeping marijuana decriminalization bill — despite repeatedly touting his support for ending federal…
Louisiana: Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills Signed Into Law; Measures Take Effect August 1
“These are common sense reforms provide further and sorely needed protections and freedoms for patients and others. Lawmakers are to be commended for putting politics…
Two months after New Jersey legalized weed, concern rises about cops smoking it
It’s two months since New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana and there’s rising controversy about cops using it, even during their off hours. Currently, officers are…
Russian court again extends Brittney Griner’s detention
A Russian court extended American basketball star Brittney Griner’s detention for a second time on Tuesday, meaning she will remain in custody until at least…
Democrats play with fire by boosting pro-Trump candidates in GOP primaries
Democratic groups are buying ads touting some of the most extreme pro-Trump candidates in Republican primaries around the country — meddling in GOP contests to…
How a chewing gum heir fell into a sticky situation with weed
William “Beau” Wrigley Jr. envisioned building a weed empire that would one day rival his family’s legendary chewing gum business. The former CEO of the…
Trump wanted to privatize Medicare. Biden’s letting it happen
Donald Trump claimed to be a supporter of Medicare, yet his administration took numerous steps to cut its budget and introduce schemes to privatize it,…
The war is speeding up Ukraine’s efforts to legalize medical cannabis
Some Ukrainian advocates and lawmakers have long campaigned for the legalization of medical cannabis. A revised version of a bill that failed last year is…
Thailand decriminalizes marijuana, but not the strong stuff
Thailand’s government says it is promoting cannabis for medical use only, warning that lighting up recreationally in public could still considered to be a nuisance…
Training Days: Leaked disciplinary records of a Baltimore cop hired ‘post-Freddie Gray’ exemplify the limits of police reform
Back in April 2016, a Baltimore news report about “police recruiting perils after Freddie Gray” focused on a new police hire with an ideal origin…
Thailand to ease cannabis rules but smokers warned over smell ‘nuisance’
People will be allowed to grow it at home but smoking for recreational purposes is still forbidden Thailand will soon ease its rules on cannabis…
This tiny Colorado town may change its name to “Kush.” Seriously.
It’s easy to miss Moffat — a 120-person town in southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley that long has been known for its agriculture and ranching…
Remote work may not be working any more
The challenges of remote work are getting harder and harder to ignore, as employees and bosses alike grapple with the realities of indefinite separation from…
Of Montreal Detail New Album ‘Freewave Lucifer’
As originally published by Allie Gregory on Exclaim! Happy Pride! Of Montreal have announced plans for a new album — whose full title messes with…
Rhode Island governor to sign measure legalizing marijuana
Rhode Island is poised to become the 19th state in the nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use after legislators on Tuesday passed the bill…
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