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Economics

Cannabis Industry Is Fastest Growing Job Market

It was once believed that marijuana smokers would end up becoming the largest welfare-sucking tribe of...

Politics

Weed-Fueled Workers of the World, Unite! New Pot Employment Rights Bill Introduced to Congress

New legislation introduced in the House of Representatives is being hailed by advocates as a critical...

Industry Events

Debates Over Big Cannabusiness Dominate the SXSW Conversation

One highlight of the annual super-festival included a protest against the appearance of former U.S. House...

Legal

Buying CBD Online? It’s Probably Hemp-Derived — And It’s Not Exactly Legal

The conventional wisdom is that CBD is now legal, pursuant to the federal Farm Bill enacted...

Politics

Computerized Cannabis Conviction Expungement: San Francisco Leads the Way

San Francisco has teamed with a software company to automate the process of conviction expungement —...

Joint Opinions

Indiana Governor Will Smoke Weed But Won’t Legalize It

In a classic example of politics as usual, a former frat guy turned head of state...

Culture

Starbucks is the Coffee Chain Most Likely to Enter Cannabis Market

Coming soon… Starbuds?

Politics

RBG & The Supreme Court Strike a Major Blow Against Drug War — Sort Of

Ruling limits states’ use of asset forfeiture, but widely abused practice will continue.

Medical

Dr. Sue Sisley’s PTSD Medical Marijuana Research Is Complete

Study considering the ability of cannabis to treat PTSD has concluded.

Economics

Could Congress Actually Pass a Marijuana Banking Bill?

Ask Mitch McConnell and the Senate — once the House actually introduces a bill.

Politics

California to Send National Guard to Raid Pot Farms

Troops will be removed from President Donald Trump’s border fiasco to head north and destroy unlicensed...

Legal

Legislation Promoting Veteran Access to Medical Marijuana Filed in Congress

VA doctors are currently prohibited from recommending medical marijuana for their patients, even for serious conditions...

Politics

El Chapo Found Guilty, But Prohibition-Fueled Violence Rages On

Notorious narco-lord "El Chapo" Guzmán was just convicted by a federal jury in New York. But Guzmán...

Politics

Pot Lobbyists Have Taken Over Washington, D.C. — For Better or Worse

The cannabis industry has wised up to the power of lobbying — but it remains to...

Culture

Traditional Classrooms Add Cannabis to the Curriculum

U.S. mainstream schools move slowly to fill the massive marijuana knowledge gap.

Culture

Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Will Not Ruin Your Life

Unraveling the “contact high.”

Economics

Cannabis Jobs Pay More Than National Salary Average

The cultivation and sale of marijuana are some of the fastest growing businesses sectors in the...

Culture

Super Bowl Hates MMJ, But Caters to Cannabis Users

Think of the snacks!

Culture

Denver Releases PSA Series to Deter Youth Marijuana Use

Series of videos embraces stoner tropes to speak to the youth.

Economics

Super Bowl Still Not Ready For Marijuana

CBS rejects ad for medical marijuana.