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Strains

Phylos Bioscience Sparks Outrage Over New Breeding Program Announcement

With Phylos Bioscience’s recent announcement that they are launching an in-house breeding program, many growers who...

Culture

Cannabis Now’s Ultimate Guide to 420

Whether you’ve been loyally observing the holiday for years or you’re a newcomer to the festivities,...

Industry Events

Where to Celebrate 420 Across America This Year

420 has arrived and it’s time to celebrate properly. Here’s our list of where to celebrate...

In History

When New York City Led On Marijuana Reform

Cities are the laboratories of democracy. Cities host 420 rallies, cities decriminalize cannabis and once upon...

Industry Events

National Cannabis Policy Summit Looks to Define the Future of Cannabis

On the eve of 420, a National Cannabis Policy Summit will convene in the nation's capital,...

In The Magazine

Dear Dabby… How Do I Live My Best 420?

Suggestions for how to get the party cracking on pot’s most hallowed holiday.

Legal

New Mexico Decriminalizes Cannabis, Updates Medical Program

New Mexico's governor signed into law a cannabis decriminalization measure, as well as another bill that...

Joint Opinions

The Joys & Tribulations of Being a Cannabis Pioneer

Farmer Nikki Lastreto sends us her latest in the battle between veteran cannabis farmers and the...

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.

Culture

RIP: Legendary Dutch Breeder Nevil Schoenmakers Dies at 62

The cannabis world says farewell to a legend, as famed Amsterdam breeder Nevil Schoenmakers has passed...

Legal

Los Angeles Prosecutors Clear 54,000 Marijuana Convictions

Dismissing marijuana convictions can help open educational and employment opportunities.

Joint Opinions

Some Cannabis Users Want to Make Weed Illegal Again

Legal cannabis is making some people nostalgic for the ways of the past.

Industry Events

The Godfather of Cannabis is Keynote Speaker at ICBC Berlin

Medical cannabis pioneer Dr. Raphael Mechoulam is the prominent keynote speaker at the International Cannabis Business...

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...

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 —...

Culture

Speak Life: Damian Marley Confronts the Cannabis Industry’s New Demons

In an interview with Cannabis Now, Damian Marley reveals how he thinks the cannabis industry has...

Politics

Bernie Sanders Enters Presidential Race Crowded With Pro-Cannabis Candidates

Bernie is back to fight for the cannabis vote in his quest to take the White...

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

Louisiana’s First Medicinal Harvest Clears Inspection, But Delays Are Not Over

After an agonizing wait for many patients, Louisiana's first medical marijuana harvest has just cleared inspection...

Culture

Oscars Attendees Get Gifted Pot-Free Edibles, Vouchers for Infused Treats

The stars will have to bring their own — or throw a pot pregame — if...