Politics

How should we react when a prohibitionist wins a marijuana license?

Tom Price won a lucrative medical marijuana license in Georgia. Is that wonderful or horrible? It feels like both. The…

5 years ago

Here’s where New York’s next governor stands on marijuana legalization

Kathy Hochul will take over after Andrew Cuomo resigns—and that's good news for the coming adult-use market. The post Here’s…

5 years ago

Why is New Jersey reviving the old ‘marijuana’ stigma?

In the Garden State, 'cannabis' is legally good, while 'marijuana' is legally bad. What is this, 1937? The post Why…

5 years ago

Republican Lawmakers Want Biden to Reclassify Cannabis

Republican Congressional representatives want Joe Biden to keep the promises he made on the campaign trail and reclassify cannabis.

5 years ago

Sha’Carri Richardson doesn’t need to apologize for smoking weed

Sha'Carri Richardson is the latest athlete punished for cannabis use. Her Olympic run should not be at stake. The post…

5 years ago

Mexico + Clarence Thomas = Weed legalization? Don’t bet on it

Mexico's Supreme Court abolished prohibition (again), and one US justice looks like he'd do the same. Here's what it really…

5 years ago

Cannabis lounges are finally legal in Las Vegas—so when will they open?

Some may open this winter or next spring. But will they actually make money? The post Cannabis lounges are finally…

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New ‘Seeds of Change’ report rates states on cannabis equity, finds most lacking

A Leafly investigation reveals causes of low Black ownership rates and highlights solutions to the industry's biggest challenge. The post…

5 years ago

One store’s legal battle to free the pot leaf and save Quebecois cannabis culture

A head shop is taking legal action to free the pot leaf from Quebec's restrictive policy banning cannabis paraphernalia. The…

5 years ago