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Legal

Cannabis and Equity: Why Did the “Emerald New Deal” Fail?

Pledges that legal cannabis would uplift communities of color aren’t being fulfilled, but fixes to the...

Politics

New York and Montana: Contrasts in Cannabis Equity

The Empire State and Big Sky Country, although seemingly on opposite sides of America’s political divide,...

Economics

California Controversies Over ‘Social Equity’ Licenses

Equity programs for the legal cannabis industry in California are supposed to address the racial and...

Politics

Cuomo Pledges Legal Cannabis for New York in 2020, But Where’s the Equity?

The new budget just released by New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo includes his promised cannabis legalization...

Economics

Entrepreneur Will Cover Fees for Illinois Equity Applicants

Equity is still a myth in cannabis, but minority applicants in Illinois can get a leg...

Economics

Los Angeles Cannabis Equity Program Under Scrutiny

Amid an outcry from the public, the city is examining whether or not non-equity-qualifying cannabis entrepreneurs...

In The Magazine

Town Business: The Successes & Shortcomings of Oakland’s Equity Program

What Oakland, California’s cannabis equity program can teach the nation.

Legal

Amid Equity Rhetoric, California Blocks Tribal Participation in Cannabis Industry

California's Native American nations were completely overlooked in the text of Proposition 64, and its enabling...

Politics

Defining Cannabis Equity at the 2018 Emerald Cup

Many speakers at the premier outdoor cannabis cultivation event chose to focus on how the cannabis...

Politics

Canada’s First Nations Demand Equity in Legal Cannabis System

With passage of the Canadian Cannabis Act now imminent, indigenous groups agree they want more involvement...

Industry Events

Tommy Chong Electrifies Vegas at Cannabis Conference

The legendary comedic actor and musician received the Cannabis Conference’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.

Economics

Hispanic Cannabis Entrepreneurs Gain a Foothold

A group of five female entrepreneurs in Albuquerque have launched a new cannabis dispensary, despite the...

Culture

Oaksterdam University: 25 Years of Educating and Inspiring the Cannabis Industry

Oaksterdam University has become the most trusted source of reputable and up-to-date curriculum for both aspiring...

Politics

Kamala & Cannabis: Setting the Record Straight

Joe Biden's choice of running mate is Kamala Harris, who will bring a more progressive position...

Culture

Stretch Further: Jessamyn Stanley Redefines Wellness Culture

The renowned body positive yoga teacher brings her advocacy to the cannabis space.

Politics

The State of Cannabis Today: When Will We See Federal Pot Reform?

Here are the bud basics you need to know about the state of cannabis legalization in...

Tech

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Tech Cannabis Leaders

In honor of International Women’s Day 2023, three pioneering founders of women-owned tech companies share their...

In The Magazine

40 Under 40: Seth Rogen

The actor, writer, producer and director has been regarded as one of Tinseltown’s most notable weed...

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Cannabis Leaders and Politicians to Join Forces in New York

More than 400 influential leaders will convene to discuss New York’s revolutionary cannabis framework as more...

In The Magazine

[Exclusive] Arjan Roskam: An Audience With the King

Arjan Roskam, the legendary Amsterdam-based CEO of Green House Brands, gets candid. He talks about his...