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Culture

Japan Among the Worst Places to Have Weed

The penalties for growing cannabis in Japan could be up to seven years in prison.

Legal

Spain’s ‘Grandma Marijuana’ Fights the Power

Fernanda de la Figuera has been sentenced to nine months in prison for growing cannabis in...

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

Peddler’s Licenses & Co-Ops: Chicago Brainstorms Ways to Make Cannabis More Equitable

A month into legal cannabis in Illinois, Chicago is considering various experimental models for cannabis cultivation...

Industry Events

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on Federal Cannabis Reform Policies and the War on Drugs

Presidential hopeful Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) will be speaking via Skype at the upcoming International Cannabis...

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...

Legal

Cannabis’s Unlikely Friend in the Fight for Reform: The Courts

As recent rulings in Mexico and Italy demonstrate, cannabis reform can sometimes be enacted through court...

Culture

Murderer Won’t Stand Trial Because ‘Cannabis Use’ Caused Psychosis, Court Rules

This is what it looks like when reefer madness wins in court.

Legal

Illinois Kicks off Legalization the Right Way, With Pardons

More important than $3.2 million in sales on Jan. 1? 11,000 expungements the night before.

Politics

3 Worrying Cannabis Trends to Watch in 2020

Political space for cannabis is generally on the upswing, but there are some intersecting trends that...

Culture

The Decade in Weed Hype

The past 10 years have been good for cannabis consumers.

Culture

How to Give Weed Away for Free

Pre-roll, edible, or vape cartridge: cannabis is a compelling stocking-stuffer packed with holiday cheer. But is...

Industry Events

The Best Strains of the Emerald Cup 2019

We reveal the cultivators and strains that stood out among the crowded field of the best...

Medical

Brazil Allows Import of THC Products, But Only Cultivation of Hemp

Brazil's limited medical marijuana program is taking a step forward with new regulations announced this month...

Economics

Corporate vs. Campesino Cannabis on Eve of Legalization in Mexico

There is a discomforting sense that Mexico is perpetually on the eve of cannabis legalization, as...

Legal

Police Struggle to Recruit Informants Because of Pot Legalization

Cops used to flip low-level “offenders” busted with cannabis to become snitches. Now, with weed legal,...

Politics

U.S. Student Held in Russian Jail For a Month Over Medical Marijuana Possession

An American college student is currently locked in a 300-year-old Russian jail after attempting to exit...

Medical

Only 3 U.S. States Have No Medical Marijuana

What’s up with Idaho, Nebraska and South Dakota?

Legal

Need Legal Advice? Michael E. Cindrich, APC Could Help You

The Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich, APC has considerable experience representing cannabis businesses and consumers...

In The Magazine

Dear Dabby… How To Win Weed Friends & Influence People

Advice on navigating the canna-sphere for the dankest possible connections.