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Edibles

Despite Breathless Reporting, There Is No Marijuana Edibles Death Spiral

Irresponsible journalism and deliberate manipulation of data shine a light on a crisis that doesn’t exist.

Politics

Police Play ‘Catch and Release’ With Cannabis Offenders: Roadblocks to Progress in Maryland

Maryland’s attempts at progress in cannabis policy have met with resistance, both from the police and...

In The Magazine

Q&A: The Hybrid Vigor of Gogol Bordello

Gogol Bordello frontman Eugene Hütz talks about headlining the Emerald Cup, his hopes for the future...

Books

Action Bronson’s ‘Stoned Beyond Belief’ Is an Ode to Herb

In his new book, “Stoned Beyond Belief,” rapper Action Bronson offers a vivid mishmash of stories...

Medical

Leading Drug Expert Remains Skeptical About MMJ’s Power to Curb Opioid Use… And Maybe She Should

Let’s be careful before we try to put a bandaid on a bullet wound, people.

Joint Opinions

How Marijuana Legalization Keeps Law Enforcement Honest

Analysis shows fruitless police searches are reduced and trust in police is increased when cannabis is...

Economics

Marijuana Legalization Means a Buyer’s Market

Even cheap cannabis may carry a high cost.

Politics

What Are Donald Trump’s Plans for CBD?

More importantly: What does Norman Sharpless, the new FDA chief plan to do about regulating America’s...

Joint Opinions

Medicare for All Must Include Cannabis Coverage

Even in states that have legalized the medicinal use of cannabis, the insurance industry is not...

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...

Joint Opinions

In Defense of the Underground Marijuana Market

A thriving underground market is an analysis and a critique. It is not automatically a bad...

Hemp

Cannabis Now Launches SXSW’s First ‘Official Event’ Featuring Hemp and CBD

This year’s iteration of one of the nations biggest festivals, South by Southwest, will feature a...

Politics

FDA Chief Resigns, Leaves CBD Purveyors in the Lurch

FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb has suddenly announced that he is stepping down, leaving lots of unfinished...

Legal

Oklahoma Attempts to Advance Industrial Hemp

State lawmakers want a bigger and better industrial hemp industry in the Sooner State — where...

Medical

NHL Alumni to Study Medical Marijuana For Brain Injuries

Organization wants to learn more about how cannabis may be able to benefit players.

Legal

Even Where It’s Legal, Weed in the Workplace Remains in Flux

Work policies surrounding cannabis use for employees in off hours lag behind.

Culture

Starbucks is the Coffee Chain Most Likely to Enter Cannabis Market

Coming soon… Starbuds?

Medical

Wisconsin Governor Pledges to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Tony Evers announced his intentions to legalize medical marijuana as a part of an upcoming budget...

Politics

Congress Members Demand FDA Clarification on CBD

Following the crackdown on CBD-infused foods and beverages by local authorities, Capitol Hill lawmakers formally called...

Economics

From Flow Kana to MedMen, Big Cannabis Gets a Big Cash Influx

Some of the best-known cannabis businesses — Harborside, Flow Kana, Apothecarium and MedMen — have struck...