When DOPE® first stepped into cannabis culture, it stood for more than a name. It represented style, advocacy, community and the people who kept the plant alive long before legalization arrived. Now DOPE® is returning with a renewed focus on real connections and culture-forward experiences. As part of this revival, DOPE® is launching a new…
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This article is an adapted version of the Cannabis Confidential newsletter.Turnpike TuesdayThe Informant It’s a rare session that I’ll step away from the screens, particularly with so much going on, year-end approaching and the industry on edge. As I pride myself on conducting exhaustive due diligence, I drove across the river this morning to join…
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DOPE® is returning with a renewed purpose. High Times and Dope Magazine are relaunching the DOPE® program as an active cultural platform dedicated to community, recognition and cannabis justice. As part of this relaunch, DOPE® and High Timesare presenting the 2025 DOPE® Award, an honor given to individuals whose work reflects leadership, service and meaningful…
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Congressional Democrats have filed a new marijuana resolution that urges officials to ensure equity in the industry and address the consequences of the war on drugs—while also pushing President Donald Trump to take the lead in advocating for global cannabis reform at the United Nations. Reps. Troy Carter (D-LA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Lateefah Simon (D-CA)…
New Democratic Congressional Marijuana Resolution Calls For Industry Equity And Read More »
Bipartisan House and Senate lawmakers have introduced a bill in Congress to allow doctors to administer Schedule I drugs such as certain psychedelics to patients with life-threatening conditions. The “Freedom to Heal Act”—sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY), as well as Reps. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and Nancy Mace (R-SC)—aims to expand…
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A GOP congressman is pressing federal financial regulators about the ongoing issues that state-legal marijuana businesses face when trying to access basic banking services under federal prohibition. At a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) asked Comptroller Jonathan Gould whether banks are “still blocking customers who are engaged…
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Cold Season Is Approaching How To Use Weed With Functional Mushrooms And Herbs To Stay Strong And Build Immunity The cold season is upon us, which means that without the proper preparation, it could also mean sick season for many people. This is why it’s important to look for ways to stay balanced…
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For the fifth year in a row, researchers worldwide published more than 4,000 scientific papers related to marijuana in 2025, according to a new analysis by the advocacy group NORML. All told, since the beginning of 2015, there have been more than 37,000 published papers about cannabis, the group said, largely reflecting “researchers’ newfound focus…
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Missouri lawmakers are preparing to once again tackle marijuana and psychedelics policy issues in the 2026 session. Bipartisan members in the Senate and House of Representatives have pre-filed a series of bills in recent days that range from providing early release for people incarcerated for certain cannabis-related convictions to promoting access to alternative therapies such…
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“They cannot undo the will of the voters. Every lawsuit, every delay, every political maneuver is confirmation that we are winning.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Supreme Court appeared skeptical Wednesday about a case alleging fraud in and seeking invalidation of last year’s medical cannabis petition campaign, which voters widely supported. Former State…
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