As we celebrate the vital contributions of America’s veterans, we must not forget that many of them are still being denied access to a critically important therapeutic tool: medical cannabis. That’s right, VA doctors remain forbidden from recommending medical cannabis to veterans – even in jurisdictions where it is state-legal and regulated. For many years,…
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Even as Congress is taking steps to reinstitute a federal ban on hemp products containing THC, Texas officials are distributing a new hemp law “checklist” list to help businesses comply with recently enacted state cannabis rules—including age-gating to prevent the sale of intoxicating cannabinoid products to youth. In addition to holding a license or registration…
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By Mike Davis on behalf of the Veterans Action Council (VAC) Across generations, U.S. military Veterans have stood on the front lines of both war and reform. From the battlefields abroad to the policy trenches at home, they’ve been instrumental in shaping the entire cannabis movement, transforming stigma into science and sacrifice into social change.…
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YouTuber Eddie Burback recently released a documentary exploring a disturbing phenomenon: AI-induced psychosis. In his video, Burback roleplay as someone vulnerable to chatbot manipulation, demonstrating how AI’s relentless positivity and affirmation can lead users down rabbit holes of delusion. His satirical journey—where he becomes convinced he’s “the smartest baby in 1997″—isn’t just comedy. It’s a…
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Despite decades of warnings and ‘stigma’ surrounding pregnant women and cannabis use, that hasn’t stopped expectant mothers from toking up. Why, you may ask? There are many reasons why pregnant women can benefit from smoking pot. Aside from reasons that affect everyone: anxiety, stress, pain relief, and insomnia, to name a few, pregnant…
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“It’s so hard for the cannabis businesses. I don’t qualify for small business loans. So far, this has not been the blessing that I hoped it was going to be.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Samantha Blum hasn’t been able to secure investors for her small-scale marijuana cultivation facility in the two years since Missouri…
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As the Senate held an historic first standalone roll call floor vote on the issue of cannabis on Monday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) drew some attention as one of just two Republicans who joined about two dozen Democrats in a failed attempt to keep alive a spending bill amendment to prevent a ban on hemp…
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Advocates are sharply criticizing congressional leaders for advancing a spending bill ahead of Veterans Day on Tuesday that omits bipartisan provisions allowing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical cannabis to patients in states where it’s legal—even though the policy was approved by the full Senate and House of Representatives earlier this…
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With Virginia Democrats widening their House majority and voters electing a pro-legalization governor during last week’s election, one senator from the party says he’s “very optimistic” about the prospect of advancing legislation to create an adult-use marijuana market in the coming session. In an interview with 13 News Now that aired on Friday, Sen. Aaron Rouse…
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