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In History

Faces of Cannabis History: 3 Legendary Voices of Reason

It’s easy to focus on the many rising stars of the cannabis world today, but it’s...

Economics

California Controversies Over ‘Social Equity’ Licenses

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

Economics

Illinois Notches Record-Breaking Cannabis Sales in June

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and historic levels of unemployment, Illinois cannabis retailers saw...

Current Events

The Cannabis Industry and the Black Lives Matter Uprising

Protests have spread across the U.S. in response to the death of George Floyd at the...

Culture

What Are Marijuana Users Listening to When They Are High?

Reggae isn’t number one when it comes to listening to music while high.

Culture

NUG Grows Cannabis & Communities

From vertical integration to award-winning cultivars, it’s easy to see why NUG are pioneers and innovators...

Politics

Bernie Beats Biden on Pot

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

In History

Sister Somayah Kambui: An Early Visionary of Cannabis Equity

Sister Somayah Kambui spent her life working toward "cannabis equity" — a term not yet coined...

Economics

How Much Cannabis Each State Sold in First Month of Legal Sales

Out of the 9 states that have launched legal cannabis marketplaces, which state earned the most...

Politics

Jay-Z Sues Mississippi Over Prison Violence Impacting Pot Prisoners

Mississippi has some of the harshest cannabis laws in the country, and pot convictions are contributing...

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...

In History

Legendary Emerald Triangle Freedom Fighter B.E. Smith Dies at 72

The Trinity County grower, who did time in federal prison for openly cultivating cannabis under California's...

Culture

The Decade in Weed Hype

The past 10 years have been good for cannabis consumers.

Joint Opinions

Should Cops Run Cannabis Shops?

Once a weed-hater, former Toronto police chief Julian Fantino is behind a would-be cannabis superstore in...

Politics

The 5 Biggest Moments in Cannabis Politics in 2019

After a year like this one, 2020 will likely include big changes in cannabis laws worldwide.

Culture

Mckayla Wilkes Is Running for Congress, and Yes, She’s Been Arrested for Weed

A candidate for the House of Representatives is doing what no national political candidate before her...

Industry Events

A Much-Needed Morale Boost for California Cannabis at the 2019 Emerald Cup

It wasn’t quite group therapy, but the premier outdoor cannabis competition provided a venue for California’s...

Economics

Cookies Oakland Is the New Heart of Oaksterdam

Arguably the most iconic cannabis brand of the decade is expanding close to its San Francisco...

Politics

Massachusetts Sold $393 Million Worth of Legal Pot in First Year

Experts take a look at the numbers to see how the Massachusetts cannabis industry fared overall...

Economics

NorCal Cannabis Company is Growing with Integrity

NorCal Cannabis Company is growing the company’s ecosystem, from production to retail, branding, delivery and beyond.