President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he plans to nominate William Barr, a Republican lawyer and former Justice Department official, to replace ousted Attorney General Jeff Sessions. What would that mean for cannabis? Barr has already served once as US attorney general, from 1991 to 1993, during which he earned a reputation as a […]
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When I travel, I appreciate seeing how other cultures treat cannabis and how local attitudes and traditions affect the experience. Obviously, this is much more enjoyable in cannabis friendly locations. I had the opportunity to spend some time adventuring through the south of Spain, and I was excited to learn of their somewhat progressive cannabis […]
Canopy Growth Corporation announced on Thursday that it has acquired Storz & Bickel in a €145 million ($220 million CAD) deal. The German company, maker of the Volcano, is globally recognized as a leader in the design and manufacturing of medically approved vaporizers. RELATED STORY The Volcano: A History of the World’s Most Iconic Cannabis Vaporizer “S&B […]
[embedded content] On the air in Britain since 1960, the world’s longest running television soap opera is closing in on 10,000 episodes. In a 1993 episode arc, a senior citizen named Sylvia bought a few weed brownies to deal with her arthritis, and then started sharing them with fellow geriatrics. Over the course of time, […]
Merry Cannabismas, happy Chronikkuh, and a very special Bongzaa to you and yours! Now that cannabis is legal, the green Christmas jokes practically write themselves. But culture change is serious business, and winning your weed a permanent place next to the wine will take more than marching into the family holiday party with spliffs a’ […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A pair of advocacy groups in Utah sued Thursday to block a compromise agreement legalizing medical marijuana, accusing the Mormon church of unconstitutional domination and interference in a process that led to the gutting of a measure approved by voters. The lawsuit alleges the revised initiative creates overwhelming obstacles for […]
What’s the hardest part about buying cannabis? I’ll answer that for you: knowing which strains and products will provide your desired effects. For so long, the consumer experience has revolved around buying sativas for daytime energetic highs and indicas for nighttime sleepy highs, but as our cannabis knowledge evolves, we’re learning this isn’t the most […]
It all started with pasta sauce. Emily Bitze didn’t have any, so she created a Facebook group, added her friends, and asked if anyone had any she could trade for. And so bartering hub Bunz Trading Zone was born. The premise was simple: offer something you have to swap or name something you’re in search […]
This year’s Emerald Cup couldn’t come at a better time. After weeks of suffering from some of the worst wildfires in US history, Californians from Arcata to San Diego will congregate on the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif., for the self-described “largest, most respected, organic, outdoor, cannabis competition in the world.” This year […]
Gold Leaf Gardens is a top-shelf Washington state cannabis garden with sustainable growing standards that extend beyond your average “organic” produce. Free of pesticides and grown in biodynamic, living soil, Gold Leaf’s cannabis flower has become a fan favorite in the state. (Be sure to sample their White Tahoe Cookies, Purple Punch, and Peppermint Cookies—an […]
