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Joint Opinions

Will Obamacare Cover Medical Marijuana Purchases?

Photo by: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Twenty states and Washington D.C. now have legalized medical marijuana. Some...

Legal

Obama Administration Expands Mandatory Sentencing Reform

The Justice Department is expanding its recent mandatory sentencing reform. Last month, Attorney General Eric Holder...

Legal

DEA Wants President Obama to Crack Down on Cannabis

Former DEA head Peter Bensinger and the seven other DEA top heads slammed the Obama administration...

Politics

Marijuana Not A Priority For Obama

Obama States the Obvious Today, major newspapers are exulting in Obama’s announcement, to be aired by...

In History

Presidents’ Day: (In)hale to the Chiefs

A cannabis timeline featuring America’s most plant-friendly presidents.

Culture

OG Outlaws Come Into View

While cannabis legalization has inevitably changed our culture and way of doing business, Nikki Lastreto of...

In The Magazine

The Pioneer

Breaking boundaries is second nature to dispensary owner Wanda James.

In The Magazine

Emily Eizen, Cannabis Artist

Why using her creative platform to highlight the plant and just causes matters to the California...

Politics

Cannabis Prisoner Luke Scarmazzo Released

A federal judge has issued a compassionate release order for Luke Scarmazzo, who was sentenced to...

In The Magazine

Hall of Fame: Steve DeAngelo

The cannabis advocate and author was dubbed “the father of the legal industry” by the former...

Politics

Five States to Vote on Cannabis Legalization Measures

As the November midterm elections near, the campaigns for reform are busy rallying voters for support.

Politics

President Biden ‘Working On’ Releasing Cannabis Prisoners

President Joseph Biden says his administration is “working on” releasing federal marijuana prisoners. But he still...

Legal

Why More Cannabis Arrests Are Good for Legalization

The DEA reported an increase in marijuana arrests and seizures last year—which is what the legal...

Legal

Will the Supreme Court Legalize Cannabis?

A cannabis company CEO says he’ll sue the federal government to overturn cannabis prohibition. What are...

Culture

Growing Pot is Your Patriotic Duty

Clammy mists clung bitterly to the rolling hills of a brisk autumn morning, but the panting...

Strains

Patriotic Pot: 10 Strains For the Fourth Of July

It’s that time of year again, where we pull out the fireworks, fire up the barbeque...

Politics

Bernie Beats Biden on Pot

With the Democratic horserace having narrowed into a two-man contest, cannabis voters appear to face a...

Legal

Feds Request Records From Weedmaps

Weedmaps has been subpoenaed by the federal government.

Economics

Forget The Layoffs: Cannabis Industry Still Huge Job Creator

Leafly jobs report hones in on the numbers of workers in the marijuana industry.

Economics

The Rise of the Themed Dispensary

Where do you draw the line between gimmick and a unique one-off user experience that would...