Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
Introduction: A Movement for Access and Dignity This Disability Pride Month, we recognize that in the fight to legalize cannabis, few voices have been as critical – or as underappreciated – as those of Americans with disabilities. For decades, patients living with disabilities and chronic illnesses have stood at the forefront of cannabis advocacy, transforming…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 24, 2025 – LEEF Brands Inc., a premier California and New York cannabis operator, announced a private placement offering of up to 4 million units of the company for C$0.25 per unit (the “offering price”) for gross proceeds of up to C$1 million.Each unit will consist of one common share and one common…
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Shopping for cannabis products has become increasingly convenient, with online dispensaries emerging as a trusted go-to for many consumers. These platforms offer a streamlined experience, allowing buyers to browse, compare, and purchase from the comfort of home. Whether looking for variety, ease of access, or transparent information, online cannabis retailers often deliver more consistency than…
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I’ll be honest — I’m not what most people would call “techy.” I’ve always been more of a community-minded problem solver than a programmer. But when I found myself managing the application for a cannabis infusion license in Illinois, with limited time, no budget, and sky-high stakes, I turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) out of…
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For decades, thanks to anti-money laundering laws and the fear of banking funds from illicit activity, cannabis operators have been on the radar of every financial institution compliance team in the United States. As each state has authorized the sale of cannabis, there is a process that has to happen to educate the financial institutions…
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Paul McKay Paul McKay is a writer and editor with a background spanning from sports journalism and social media growth to stand-up comedy. Paul has experience ranging from children’s book publishing to web writing for popular satirical websites. Growing up in the Atlanta area, Paul draws inspiration from Hunter S. Thompson, blending sharp humor with…
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Hunter S. Thompson would have had a field day with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s latest masterpiece of bureaucratic absurdity. In “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” Thompson satirized a police convention where cops discussed marijuana with the kind of breathless paranoia typically reserved for alien invasions. The fictional officers in Thompson’s drug-fueled fever dream seem…
The DEA’s War on Emojis: When Drug Warriors Turn into Read More »
When I ask Eugene-based photographer Wind Home to describe his work in three words, he thinks for a few moments, lightheartedly agonizing over the task, then laughs. “Love. Love. Love,” he chuckles. “Like my mom always used to say.” With a carefree name like Wind — and hippie parents easy-going enough to name him that — it’s…
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New York City may be known for its marquee lights and Broadway legends, but in early June, the spotlight belonged to cannabis—and one EGOT-winning icon who brought a dose of star power to the industry’s premier East Coast B2B event. At the 2025 Cannabis Means Business Conference & Expo (CMB), Whoopi Goldberg stole the show.…
Top Moments from Cannabis Means Business 2025 in New York Read More »
The Turkish Parliament passed legislation on July 20 that will allow licensed pharmacies to sell low-THC products derived from hemp to medical patients with certain conditions.Although Turkish media outlets referred to the reform as medical cannabis legalization, the new law focuses on expanding the country’s industrial hemp program from cultivation to a full supply chain…
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