תרבות וחברה

Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements

Louisiana Senators Approve Bill To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program

Louisiana senators have approved a bill to create a psychedelic-assisted therapy pilot program, using opioid settlement dollars to fund clinical trials aimed at developing alternative treatments such as psilocybin and ibogaine. The legislation from Sen. Patrick McMath (R) passed the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, with amendments, on Wednesday. The sponsor said he filed the…

Louisiana Senators Approve Bill To Create Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program Read More »

High Times’ New Cannabis Docuseries Is Following The World Cup

Hosted by Ethan Zohn, Kicking Back will follow the cannabis culture, local characters and street-level energy building around the 2026 World Cup host cities. The World Cup is coming to North America, and High Times wants the part most people miss. Not just the matches. Not just the noise inside the stadium. The real pulse…

High Times’ New Cannabis Docuseries Is Following The World Cup Read More »

Colorado Tried To Ban Intoxicating Hemp

A new ProPublica investigation found that Colorado banned chemically converted intoxicating hemp on paper, but weak testing rules, enforcement gaps and industry carve-outs still allowed questionable products to reach consumers through the country’s oldest legal marijuana market. Colorado did not fail because legal weed was a bad idea. Colorado failed because regulators left the door…

Colorado Tried To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Read More »

Ohio Breweries Push Lawmakers To Override Governor’s Veto That Banned

A coalition of Ohio breweries are rallying residents to put pressure on their lawmakers to override the governor and give business until the end of the year to keep selling hemp-derived THC beverages as the legislature intended when they delivered a cannabis bill to his desk. While the House and Senate passed legislation last year…

Ohio Breweries Push Lawmakers To Override Governor’s Veto That Banned Read More »

What MJ Unpacked Reveals About Cannabis in 2026

From cultivation to retail, businesses are digging deep to tighten operations and increase margins as the only way to endure another grueling year in cannabis without federal support. A common sales pitch these days centers on cost-saving systems and operational efficiency. The industry has shifted from “how fast can we grow?” to “how do we…

What MJ Unpacked Reveals About Cannabis in 2026 Read More »

White House Schedules Meeting On Cannabis Products Enforcement Policy For

The White House has scheduled a meeting for next week with a cannabis biotechnology company executive regarding a proposed enforcement policy for CBD products. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) under the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced earlier this month that it plans to review yet-unpublished guidance titled “Cannabidiol…

White House Schedules Meeting On Cannabis Products Enforcement Policy For Read More »

Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Says Legalization Ballot Measure Would Generate

Idaho could see more than $100 million worth of medical marijuana sold on an annual basis and up to $28 million in new yearly revenue for state coffers under a legalization measure that activists are working to qualify for the November ballot, according to a new economic analysis released by the campaign. The Natural Medicine…

Idaho Medical Marijuana Campaign Says Legalization Ballot Measure Would Generate Read More »

Lawmakers Are Moving on Marijuana

It takes an engaged electorate to change marijuana laws. Have you taken action? In recent weeks, we’ve witnessed significant legislative progress in key states. In Virginia, we’ve shepherded 10 marijuana-related bills to the governor’s desk — including legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis sales, protecting parental rights, and allowing for resentencing. In Georgia and Mississippi, significantly expanded…

Lawmakers Are Moving on Marijuana Read More »

The Only American Sent to Prison for the Pot Tax

The Cannabis Operator Prosecutors Got Like Al Capone In this first-person commentary, Ryan Richmond argues that after marijuana charges failed, federal authorities turned to tax law—specifically Section 280E—to win the conviction that sent him to prison. Editor’s note: This essay is a first-person opinion piece by Ryan Richmond. It reflects the author’s recollections, views, and…

The Only American Sent to Prison for the Pot Tax Read More »

Legal Weed May Bounce Back In 2026

Whitney Economics projects legal cannabis sales will resume growing in 2026 after a rough 2025. But falling prices, weaker state performance and a more mature market raise a harder question for consumers and small operators alike: what kind of industry is this growth actually building? A new forecast says legal weed is expected to start…

Legal Weed May Bounce Back In 2026 Read More »