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Politics

‘Take the Big Swing’: Kassandra Frederique on Ending Prohibition the Right Way

New York State DPA Director Kassandra Frederique doesn’t believe incrementalism will work with cannabis. Here’s why.

Economics

Jessica VerSteeg Talks Transparency, Touchdowns, Tech & THC

Jessica VerSteeg builds brands, breaks categories and takes on the NFL.

Concentrates

How to Avoid the Bogus Dab Carts Flooding the Illicit Market

Manufacturers of vape cartridges are scrambling as counterfeit products, which may contain toxin-laden and adulterated substances,...

Politics

Analysis Optimistic About Progress in the Asian Cannabis Market

A new report by the British think-tank Prohibition Partners foresees a $5.8 billion cannabis market in...

Economics

The Cannabis Industry Has Lots of Jobs, But Few Are High-Paying

Cannabis legalization means the new pot jobs look like the rest of America, where opportunity is...

Politics

Will a High-Profile Cannabis Raid Spur Myanmar’s Legalization Effort?

A U.S. citizen was among a trio arrested in Myanmar for running a 20-acre cannabis plantation,...

Economics

Buffalo, NY Turns to Cannabis for Post-Industrial Renaissance

A deal with a California-based cannabis company sounds almost too good to be true — and...

Legal

Trump Administration Uses Cannabis Careers to Block Immigrants from U.S. Citizenship

Like he even needed another excuse.

Legal

Los Angeles Prosecutors Clear 54,000 Marijuana Convictions

Dismissing marijuana convictions can help open educational and employment opportunities.

Politics

New Mexico House Votes Yes On Legal Marijuana

Thursday night saw New Mexico’s Cannabis Regulation Act win a close one in the state’s House...

Legal

#MarijuanaJustice Looks to Legalize Pot, Combat Racist Policing in NYC

New York City politicians push for equity as legalization looms in the Empire State.

Politics

Portugal Considers Legal Cannabis, After Years of ‘Depenalization’

Two bills to legalize "recreational" cannabis have been introduced in Portugal, where there’s already a thriving...

Politics

De Blasio Backs Reform: Legal Pot in a New York Minute?

The mayor of America’s most iconic city announced he is backing the legalization of marijuana in...

Joint Opinions

New York’s Andrew Cuomo Wants Marijuana Legalization for All The Wrong Reasons

Rather than challenge powerful interests or make risky political decisions, mainstream centrists are embracing marijuana legalization...

Culture

X-Rated Cannabis-Friendly Art Class Brings People Together

Puff, Pass, Paint hosts another bring-your-own-bud class.

Legal

California Court Tosses Out Strict Local Regs on Homegrown Pot

Some cities in California are still clinging to prohibition.

Politics

Legal Cannabis Wins Big in 2018 Midterms

From statewide races to governorships to congressional seats, the results of the 2018 midterms will likely...

Politics

Cannabis Case Prompts Malaysia To Abolish Death Penalty

Malaysia's surprise announcement that it will move to abolish the death penalty is a breakthrough for...

Culture

Back Pedaling: Inside New York’s Illegal Cannabis Bike Delivery System

New York City’s growing cannabis bike delivery industry is sustainable, convenient, full of life-threatening hazards and...

Culture

Punk Group Screaming Females Trades Mixtapes for Weed

The New Jersey trio shares how they got their name, the efforts they’ve undertaken to get...