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Legal

Study: Marijuana Legalization in Canada Could Improve Border Security

If Mexico and the United States ever had any trouble with drugs along those two countries’...

Legal

Pardons Coming for Hundreds of Thousands of Canadians

Anyone with a low-level marijuana offense can only apply for a pardon after a clean, 5-year...

Economics

U.S. Banks’ Marijuana Problem

A Bank of America manager was fired and a Florida politician’s account was closed over links...

Industry Events

New York’s CannaGather Meetup Fosters the City’s Infant Cannabis Industry

Educational event for the cannabis industry in NYC shows investors are thirsty for change.

Economics

California Has Started Seriously Considering a Public Cannabis Bank

It’s been well-documented that cannabis companies have trouble accessing the banking system, thanks to federal prohibition....

Medical

New Study Suggests Cannabis Helps Fight Depression

A new study shows cannabis rich in CBD is reducing symptoms of depression.

Politics

California Crash Highlights Controversy Around Cannabis-Impaired Driving

A deadly five-car pile-up on a Bay Area freeway brings into sharp focus the questions around...

Politics

Seattle Plans to Clear Cannabis Convictions

The city of Seattle has filed a motion to vacate hundreds of marijuana convictions going back...

Edibles

The Strange Patchwork of Edibles Regulations

“Just say no” to canna-custard pie — but only in some states.

Grow

Cheech’s Private Stash of Cannabis Products Will Always Be Good

Putting his four decades of expertise to good use, Cheech Marin has teamed up with Nevada-based...

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Florida Nursing Homes Are Prohibiting Medical Cannabis

In senior-laden Florida, cannabis in nursing homes is frequently banned because of federal prohibition, which contradicts...

Economics

Agate Dreams & Native American Empowerment in the Cannabis Industry

The Suquamish Tribe wrestled with the federal government and Native American stereotypes to open one of...

Cannabis

Pot Grower Seeks ‘Farm’ Classification to Avoid Odor Penalties

Odor complaints are leading Washington cannabis cultivator Green Freedom to seek “official” classification as a farm...

Culture

The 12 Days of Kushmas: 9 Ladies Leading

For the ninth day of Kushmas, my true love informed me about nine women (or groups...

Legal

Illegal Pot Grows Caught Using ‘Indentured Servants’

Police discovered over 50 Chinese nationals working on a pot farm in Washington, many of whom...

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DUI Tests Inadmissible in Pot Cases, Court Says

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a ruling that will help protect against false impaired-driving convictions...

Culture

Despite Legalization, Teen Pot Use Down

Pro-cannabis advocates weigh in on how the results of this annual federal survey silence prohibitionists and...

Cannabis

New Genetics: The Gold Seal of Approval

Ron Goldman has product tested some of the best strains you've never heard of.

Culture

West Coast Wanderings: Seattle Through A Smoky Lens

A scattershot exploration of Seattle, Washington taken in from a vantage point as high as the...

Legal

5 Questions About ‘Weed DUI’ Answered

Many people assume chemical testing for THC is as simple and reliable as testing for blood...