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Cannabis 2016–2026: The Green Rush Fizzled. What Came Next Is More Interesting

Over the past decade, cannabis has shifted from taboo to a regulated global industry, with expanding legalization, medical adoption, and…

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The DEA Just Opened A Door To Federal Cannabis. Nearly 400 Businesses Are Already Racing Through It.

The DEA’s medical marijuana registration portal opened on April 29. By the morning of May 2, nearly 400 businesses had…

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The Cannabis ‘Shit List’: Where Vendors Are Naming California’s Lowest-Rated Operators

Whitney Economics says U.S. cannabis operators carried more than $3.8 billion in delinquent receivables at the end of 2023, projected…

2 months ago

They Said Weed Would Destroy America. They Were Wrong. They’re Still Cashing In.

An investigation into the infrastructure, incentives, and revenue streams behind prohibition advocacy — using professional writer Alex Berenson’s career as…

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Pax Cannabica: How the Plant Became a Geopolitical Tool in a World at War

Cannabis is quietly emerging as a geopolitical tool in 2026, reshaping global trade, diplomacy and soft power amid energy crises…

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Hidden in the Rescheduling Order: Could the DEA Become the Nation’s Biggest Weed Dealer?

This article originally appeared on IgniteIt and is republished here with permission. The Trump administration’s rescheduling order contains a little-noticed…

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Defense Wins Championships: Why Distribution (Not Branding) Will Determine Who Survives the Cannabis Shakeout

By Eric Offenberger via Cannabis Confidential 69% of cannabis consumers have no brand preference. 18% say brand influences their purchase…

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Doja Pak Takes on Europe: The Cali Brand Known for Elite Genetics Enters Regulated Medical Markets

Doja Pak helped popularize Permanent Marker, contributed to the rise of Zoap and RS11, and spent years building one of…

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The Legends Who Built Cannabis Culture Are Finally Certified. It’s Called Oakland Legendary.

Oakland built the cannabis culture before there was a legal market. Now the city has a certification mark to prove…

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You Went Legal. The Federal Government Rewarded You With a 70% Tax Rate.

Legal cannabis operators paid $2.24 billion in excess federal taxes in 2025. The illicit market paid zero. That is not…

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