Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
The House of Representatives has voted to expand waivers for military recruits who’ve tested positive for marijuana. The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed on a voice vote on Tuesday as part of an en bloc package, with no debate. The measure, sponsored by Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Dina Titus (D-NV),…
House Votes To Expand Marijuana Waivers For Military Recruits Who Read More »
If you love to roll your own joints, you know the frustration of running out of cones. The hassle of searching for a smoke shop, paying a high price and sometimes even worrying about whether you’re buying the real deal can take the relaxation out of the experience. That’s where Green Blazer comes in. The…
Green Blazer: Optimizing RAW Cones Delivery to Manufacturers and Smokers Read More »
One of the worst nights of Susan Barron’s career came a few years ago, when the artist was in Manhattan to unveil her mixed-media art series, Depicting The Invisible. Military veteran portraits adorned with paint and text comprised the collection, which Barron designed to highlight veteran struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Just before the…
The Healing Art: Military Veteran Portraits Highlight PTSD & Cannabis Read More »
Texas officials have taken another step toward implementing a law to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program—proposing rules to to let physicians recommend new qualifying conditions for cannabis and to create standards for allowable inhalation devices in line with legislation enacted by lawmakers and the governor earlier this year. About a month after the…
Texas Officials Post Rules To Let Doctors Recommend New Medical Read More »
When people talk about cannabis cuisine, there’s usually one name that rises to the top: Chef Nikki Steward. Known for curating legendary infused dining experiences for celebrities and cannabis lovers worldwide, Nikki has spent the last 15 years refining an approach that fuses science, hospitality, and plant medicine into something that feels less like dinner…
The Alchemy of Cannabis Cuisine: Chef Nikki Steward Brings Her Read More »
“My executive order makes sure that kids are kept safe and parents have peace of mind now, and that consumers know the products they purchase are tested and labeled responsibly.” By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune THC products will remain largely legal in Texas, but will be banned for minors and current regulations further enforced…
Texas Governor Signs Hemp Executive Order Setting Age Limit And Read More »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it’s withdrawing dozens of proposed rules—including one to implement a law expanding marijuana research and another on hemp analytic testing that curiously shares the same identifier number as hearings for a cannabis rescheduling proposal that President Donald Trump said he’d be deciding on imminently. The Justice Department said…
Trump Administration Moves To Cancel Pending Marijuana And Hemp Rules Read More »
The sober-curious wave just got a serious jolt of flavor and credibility. Snoop Dogg’s Iconic Tonics has joined forces with cult-favorite plant-based restaurant group The Butcher’s Daughter and their record-spinning wine bar, Only The Wild Ones. The partnership is rolling out in New York and Los Angeles this month, dropping a lineup of functional, zero-proof…
Snoop Dogg & The Butcher’s Daughter Seek To Redefine What Read More »
The California Senate has approved an Assembly-passed bill put a pause on a recently enacted tax hike on marijuana products. About a week after the Senate Appropriations Committee cleared the legislation from Assemblymember Matt Haney (D), the full chamber passed it on Wednesday. Because it was amended, the measure must return to the Assembly for…
California Senate Passes Bill To Delay Marijuana Tax Hike That Read More »
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has been at the center of psychedelic science and advocacy for nearly four decades. From MDMA-assisted therapy trials to policy reform campaigns, the nonprofit has helped steer psychedelics from the underground into mainstream conversation. Now, as it approaches its 40th anniversary, MAPS is turning the page on leadership…
Meet MAPS’ New Co-Executive Directors: Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Read More »
