Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
The world used to pretend weed was a dude thing… cute. But stoner girls have always been here; rolling, sparking, sharing, passing, laughing, and living deliciously high. We are not the sidekicks, the giggling “pick me”, or the “chill girlfriend” holding the grinder. Now, attention is shifting, and who gets to be in the spotlight…
What Do Stoner Girls Carry in Their Purse? We’re Here, Read More »
Even though the American cannabis industry became a multi-billion-dollar industry years ago, a decent number of insurance companies are still hesitant to work with cannabis businesses. Whether it’s due to the federally prohibited status surrounding cannabis or certain internal policies among the larger insurance providers that dictate which risks will be insured, the process of…
Guardians of Ganja: The Cannabis Insurance Company Covering Your Grass Read More »
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), reportedly still uses psychedelics despite being otherwise sober, a forthcoming book from a journalist who allegedly had a romantic relationship with him implies. Kennedy has extolled the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, both as a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate and…
RFK Still Uses Psychedelics, Book From Journalist Who Allegedly Had Read More »
“There’s going to be a lot of new and interesting programs and good stuff in there that will help create a well-regulated market that’s going to be good for everybody.” By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury After four years of stalled efforts and repeated vetoes from outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), Virginia lawmakers now see a…
Virginia Lawmakers To Unveil Marijuana Sales Legalization Plan They Want Read More »
Lawmakers and advocates are pushing back after a U.S. attorney announced his office will be aggressively prosecuting cannabis possession and use offenses on federal lands, stating that it’s the administration’s position that “marijuana use is a public safety hazard.” U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming Darin Smith caught some by surprise on Thursday after…
Trump Administration Sees Marijuana As A ‘Hazard,’ Federal Prosecutor Says, Read More »
Marijuana might be federally illegal, but the Trump administration said in a recent little-noticed filing that working in and around the state-legal cannabis sector won’t automatically disqualify people from receiving certain federal benefits. In a final rule published in the Federal Register late last month, the Department of Education detailed a policy change related to…
Working In State-Legal Marijuana Sector Won’t Disqualify People From Certain Read More »
MA marijuana bill advances; KY & IL govs on hemp; NY’s 500th dispensary; Roger Stone slams hemp ban; TX lawmakers divided over THC ban Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana…
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Weight management is one of the most common health concerns today, and emerging research suggests that a lesser-known cannabinoid called THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) may offer meaningful support. Unlike THC, which is famous for triggering the “munchies,” THCV appears to do the opposite—it may actually suppress appetite and support metabolic health. If you’re exploring natural approaches to…
THCV & Weight Loss: How This Cannabinoid Suppresses Appetite and Read More »
It was November 1997. Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids was in eighth grade and had been invited to a friend’s 13th birthday party. Everybody from his middle school class was there—the cool kids, if you will. As they listened to the No Limit Records’ latest Tru album Tru 2 Da Game, specifically the song…
When Shit Got Weird: The Cool Kids on Weed, Rap Read More »
This article is an adapted version of the Cannabis Confidential newsletter originally published here: FUBAR or Not FUBAR? The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author.Lemme ‘Splain, LucyBut Wait, There’s More We’re publishing this adapted version this weekend, given the continued confusion around the recent intoxicating hemp ban and the read-through…
FUBAR or Not FUBAR? What the Hemp Ban Really Means Read More »
