The cannabis reform movement has a new way to influence lawmakers and policy at every level of government, and the organizers want to hear directly from consumers. NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) has launched its 2025 Cannabis Consumer Survey, inviting people who use cannabis, recreationally or medically, as well as…
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“An adjustment…is generally warranted if the defendant’s primary function in the offense was plainly among the lowest level of drug trafficking functions, such as serving as a courier.” By Kastalia Medrano, Filter New amendments to federal sentencing guidelines will put less of an emphasis on the quantity of drugs someone was charged with, and give…
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For over 5,000 years, humans around the world have turned to cannabis to support whole-body health, with no recorded fatalities. Renowned for its safety and effectiveness, cannabis has long been a trusted remedy for people of all ages. Today, it is reclaiming its place as a powerful healing tool with an unmatched safety record, and…
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It feels the same. Whether rain’s pouring heavy or the sun’s blazing up above. It feels just like that first time. In my bell—a creeping sensation of uncertainty. Can’t make up my mind on whether to love it or hate it. It’s been there for four years now, and it doesn’t seem like it will…
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“Prop 64 did that… Big corporations started buying up small family farms, thinking they could grow better… Maybe some of those smaller family farms can come back.” California Treasurer Fiona Ma didn’t stop at calling the state’s legalization framework a failure. In Part 1 of our coverage from IgniteIt’s Market Spotlight: California, she broke down…
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“You will never see a beer ad that features Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny.” By Ana Radelat, MinnPost The American beer industry has taken aim at makers of THC-infused beverages and edibles in a campaign that could have reverberations in Minnesota, a state that sparked a national explosion in the sales of hemp-derived beverages.…
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A High Times veteran’s no-till living soil urban farming journey begins on a rooftop in New York City. This article originally appeared in High Times Magazine’s 50th Anniversary Print Issue. Order yours here and get it delivered to your door. Golden Jubilee What an honor to contribute to the 50th anniversary issue of the oldest…
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In the so-called era of “digital freedom,” Meta has been accused of censoring cannabis accounts left and right. According to data from Brazilian patient and activist organizations, nearly 50 profiles related to medical cannabis—including associations, doctors, influencers, and even the Marcha da Maconha (their annual Weed March) in several cities—were suspended in a single weekend,…
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The Season of Thin Veils Every autumn, as the days shorten and the harvest moon glows, the veil between worlds thins. Across cultures and centuries, humans have marked this turning of the wheel — from Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve to Día de los Muertos — with rituals of remembrance, fire, and sacred plants. These…
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The cannabis industry has spent the past year battling lawmakers, attorneys general and FDA ambiguity over intoxicating hemp beverages. Then something unexpected happened. Not from cannabis. From alcohol. And not in a united front. A split. A civil war. Earlier this month, several of the most powerful alcohol trade lobbies in the country asked Congress…
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