Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
South Park has joined the conversation around the pending marijuana rescheduling proposal that President Donald Trump says he’ll be deciding on within weeks—poking fun at the president by suggesting that he might accept a deal to change federal cannabis laws if flattered with gifts and the promise of “mutually beneficial” rewards. The Comedy Central show…
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The Congressional Research Service (CRS) issued a report on Aug. 20 that dives into federal interpretations of hemp, legal challenges to state laws restricting THC products and considerations for Congress related to the 2018 Farm Bill.The report, authored by Legislative Attorney Dorothy Kafka, comes as federal and state lawmakers continue to wrangle over an intoxicating…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 – A coalition of licensed cannabis operators is suing state regulators to block a new interpretation that could force at least 152 retailers to relocate or shut down. The lawsuit (INDEX NO. 908591-25) regarding the abrupt, retroactive policy change was filed Aug. 15 in the New York Supreme Court in Albany against the…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 20, 2025 – TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $150,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in Upling. Under the umbrella of TEDCO’s social impact funds, the Pre-Seed Builder Fund invests in and provides support to Maryland-based technology companies led by founders from economically underserved backgrounds.“After the…
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Patients who possess medical cannabis in compliance with state laws are free to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights to own a firearm, according to a ruling by judges on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision, which is consistent with a recent ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, finds that disarming citizens…
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When I think back to the early conversations around cannabis, especially twenty years ago, they didn’t happen out loud. They happened in whispers. You’d hear someone mention it behind closed doors, often with a hint of judgment or embarrassment. It was as if simply being curious about cannabis meant you were doing something wrong. Even…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 21, 2025 – The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced 11 organizations that have been awarded funding from the state’s CanRenew grant program to help fund projects addressing a range of community needs, including economic development, public health, violence prevention, youth development and civil legal aid. Approximately 150…
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A Virginia cannabis commission held its second meeting focused on the future of marijuana in the commonwealth, with members taking input on tax and revenue options for cannabis sales as lawmakers again consider establishing a commercial market. Convened as part of a resolution passed by the legislature earlier this year, the Joint Commission to Oversee…
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Trump “tired of”public marijuana use, fed agent says; AK psychedelics initiative; Study: Cannabis seeds make beer more nutritious; Rescheduling myths 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 Moment possible… Your good…
It comes as no surprise that police in Warwick, Rhode Island, recently walked back claims that exposure to “fentanyl-laced cannabis” was responsible for a local woman’s tragic overdose death. While street fentanyl can no doubt be deadly, the substance is rarely, if ever, present in cannabis. Nonetheless, sensational headlines and dubious police reports claiming otherwise remain plentiful. For…
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