Culture & Society
Cannabis in global culture, lifestyle, music, art, and its impact on social movements
We don’t talk enough about sperm. Male reproductive cells rarely come up in everyday conversation (of course, it’s not a topic for the family dinner table with Grandma, but it definitely should be addressed with the seriousness it deserves), and as a result, men rarely dare to open up about it with their doctors. Is…
Is Weed Messing With Your Sperm? Let’s Talk Science Read More »
“I thought that this fight was winnable. It’s a bill that does not cost the state a cent and that protects children from life-threatening overdoses of marijuana. I was wrong.” By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle An attempt to limit how much THC can be in an individual edible isn’t advancing this year in Oregon.…
Oregon Bill To Ban Marijuana Edibles With More Than 10 Read More »
“I don’t want to waste the money on something not dedicated to cannabis.” By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at https://mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter. Lawmakers cleared a key hurdle Wednesday to…
West Virginia House Passes Bill To Allocate Medical Marijuana Revenue, Read More »
Farm Bill advances with hemp provisions; NH legalization rejected; AZ cannabis smoke bill amended; OK gov on medical marijuana; New cannabis coalition 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……
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Multiple veterans groups advised congressional lawmakers about the need to continue exploring psychedelics and marijuana as alternative treatment options for the military veteran population at recent hearings on Capitol Hill. And one veterans advocate cited his experience attending President Donald Trump’s Oval Office signing event for a cannabis rescheduling order as an example of progress…
Veterans Groups Urge Congress To Expand Psychedelics And Marijuana Access Read More »
Oregon lawmakers have sent the governor a bill to allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to access medical marijuana in certain health facilities such as hospices. The legislation from Rep. Farrah Chaichi (D) cleared the Senate in a 20-8 vote on Thursday after previously being passed by the House of Representatives in a 39-3 vote earlier…
Oregon Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana In Hospices Heads To Read More »
Utah lawmakers have sent a bill to the governor that would promote clinical trials into the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy for military veterans with serious mental health conditions. After advancing through the House last month, the Senate passed the legislation from Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost (D) and Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore (R) on Wednesday, sending…
Utah Lawmakers Pass Bill To Support Clinical Trials On Psychedelics Read More »
Another Hawaii Senate committee has approved a bill to allow patients to immediately access medical cannabis once their registrations are submitted, instead of having to wait until their cards are delivered as is the case under current law. About a month after clearing a joint House and Senate panel with an amendment, the legislation from…
Another Hawaii Committee Approves Bill To Let Patients Access Medical Read More »
Vapes are newer. Teen cannabis use isn’t. The Wall Street Journal frames a familiar school problem like legalization invented it, even as the data says youth use has declined. The Wall Street Journal has a new teen-cannabis panic on offer: vape clouds in school bathrooms, sneaky hits during class and administrators playing cat-and-mouse with students…
Teens Didn’t Just Discover Weed Read More »
The Maryland Senate has passed a bill to protect firefighters and rescue workers from being penalized for using medical marijuana while off duty. About a week after advancing through committee, the legislation from Sen. Carl Jackson (D) advanced on the floor in 33-11 vote on Friday. The Senate last year passed an earlier version that…
Maryland Senate Passes Bill To Let Firefighters And Rescue Workers Read More »
