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Culture

Dennis Peron: A Cannabis Folk Hero Who Never Sold Out

Dennis Peron’s legacy is seen anywhere marijuana is legal. As one of the primary forces behind...

Economics

Pot is Producing Jobs and Revenue in States Where It’s Legal

With enhanced enforcement of federal cannabis laws looming on the horizon, states currently experiencing massive revenue...

Politics

Officials in Legal Pot States Vow to Fight Federal Crackdown

Remarks by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer signaling increased federal enforcement of drug laws have...

Economics

Nevada Plans July Pot Sales Despite Warning of US Crackdown

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada still plans to launch recreational marijuana sales in July despite...

Culture

For Your Cannsideration: Top Pot for the Oscars

The 2017 Academy Awards will be announced this weekend, and that means celebrating Hollywood's cream of...

Economics

NORML: Stop Firing Workers Who Choose Weed

A grassroots coalition led by cannabis decriminalization pioneer NORML is fighting to prevent employment discrimination against...

Cannabis

Willie Nelson: An Outlaw Country Cannabis Icon

Legendary singer discusses his relationship with marijuana and the origins of songs like ‘Roll Me Up...

Politics

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Kicks Off

In the face of legal uncertainty surrounding the future of federal enforcement of drug laws in...

Books

Book Review: ‘Cannabis and Spirituality’

In this collection of essays, editor Stephen Gray gives a platform to a wide range of...

Politics

Christie’s Lunch with Trump Fuels Appointment Speculation

During the 2016 GOP Presidential Primary, then-candidate Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey made no bones about...

Economics

Craft the Rules for America’s Largest Marijuana Marketplace

The agency tasked with outlining the regulatory particulars of California's legal cannabis industry is looking for volunteers,...

Joint Opinions

Sessions Sworn in: Drug Warrior Now Runs the Justice Department

Jeff Sessions is now attorney general here's what we can expect next.

Culture

Bob Marley’s Youngest Son Jumps Into Legal Cannabis

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley puts his name on a recreational dispensary in Colorado and partners with...

Economics

Plutonium Slightly More Regulated than Cannabis in Texas

Regulations on cannabis in Texas are so severe that one lawmaker joked it's more regulated than...

Politics

SCOTUS Pick Aware of IRS Issues, Sessions Closer to Leading War on Pot

In a today’s vote that went along party lines as expected, Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III...

Current Events

The Devil’s Lettuce: Unpacking an Anti-Cannabis Crusade

With the legislative successes of cannabis decriminalization riding a still-building wave of pro-pot public opinion nationwide, encounters with...

Politics

Travel Guru Rick Steves Combats War on Drugs With ACLU Donation

Longtime cannabis activist and GOAT travel expert Rick Steves raises $50K for the American Civil Liberties...

Joint Opinions

Women in Cannabis Have Twice as Much to Lose

The Women's March on Washington and sister marches in more than 500 cities mobilized over 3 million people...

Legal

Guidelines Give More Clemency for Crack than Cannabis

Former president Obama released more prisoners through pardon and clemency than any other U.S. president in...

Economics

Colorado Gov. Proposes 50% Cannabis Tax Increase

Colorado has made headlines nationwide for its rapid accumulation of cannabis tax revenue. But the state's...