On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris became the first major presidential candidate to endorse the federal legalization of cannabis, pledging to ensure “the safe cultivation, distribution and possession of recreational marijuana is the law of the land.” Though many states have legalized cannabis and its marijuana extracts, the drug still remains illegal at the federal … [Read more...] about Harris pledges to federally legalize marijuana to bolster Black communities. Will it work?
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In cannabis, veritas?
Wine connoisseurs have a term for the way the soil, wind, weather, and even culture of a place impact the taste and experience of a glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir: terroir. It was while filming a documentary about the fight over the legalization of medical cannabis that Rebecca Richman Cohen ’07, a lecturer at Harvard Law School and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, first learned … [Read more...] about In cannabis, veritas?
Up in smoke: D.C. officials crackdown on unlicensed marijuana “gift shops”
Like many SFS graduates, Caroline Crandall (SFS ’15) worked in consulting—until last year, when she moved into a new market: medical marijuana. Crandall co-owns Green Theory, a newly licensed medical marijuana retailer in the Palisades neighborhood of D.C., with her husband. He initially operated two unlicensed cannabis businesses, including a delivery service. “It’s more … [Read more...] about Up in smoke: D.C. officials crackdown on unlicensed marijuana “gift shops”
Willie Nelson Endorses Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Country music icon and Texas native Willie Nelson last week endorsed a Dallas ballot measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis, saying that it is “long past time to end the criminalization of weed.” Nelson’s comments came in a statement supporting Proposition R, a Dallas ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana that will appear on the November general … [Read more...] about Willie Nelson Endorses Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
THCA Moonrocks Review
One thing that’s clear is that THCA flower isn’t going anywhere any time soon. In short, THCA flower is raw hemp flower, which is legal, but it’s been cultivated to produce high levels of THCA, which is THC’s raw precursor. Basically, THCA flower and marijuana flower are chemically identical, and it’s just a sort of legal loophole that isn’t looking like it’s going to change in … [Read more...] about THCA Moonrocks Review
Donald Trump Headlines Pro-Cannabis Legalization Ad in Florida
The sponsor behind Florida’s adult-use cannabis legalization measure released an advertisement Oct. 16 featuring Donald Trump supporting Amendment 3. The ad, called “Good,” highlights the GOP presidential candidate saying in an early September social media post that “As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3,” a constitutional ballot measure that needs a 60% … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Headlines Pro-Cannabis Legalization Ad in Florida
Higher Collective opens Bridgeport dispensary, the company’s sixth in CT
BRIDGEPORT — Higher Collective cannabis dispensary held its grand opening this past weekend, becoming just the second such establishment to open in Connecticut's largest city since state officials legalized recreational marijuana in 2021. The site at 3369 Fairfield Ave. is in the Black Rock section of town by the Fairfield border and a former nursery/landscaping business. City … [Read more...] about Higher Collective opens Bridgeport dispensary, the company’s sixth in CT
New laws prime NH’s medical marijuana program for expansion
New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program is poised for expansion as the result of three new laws that recently went into effect, including one that allows medical providers to certify patients to use the drug for any debilitating condition or symptom. Matt Simon, a spokesman for GraniteLeaf Cannabis, said Monday the expanded ability to certify people under House Bill 1278 … [Read more...] about New laws prime NH’s medical marijuana program for expansion
Fact Check: Is Anyone Going to Jail for Smoking Weed?
Vice President Kamala Harris is doubling her outreach to the Black community — a critical Democratic voting bloc that appears to be somewhat hesitant about her candidacy — by presenting a platform that includes highlighting her stance on marijuana legalization. In an interview Tuesday with radio host and author Charlamagne Tha God aimed at boosting support among Black men, … [Read more...] about Fact Check: Is Anyone Going to Jail for Smoking Weed?
Curaleaf offers politically-inspired marijuana strains named after presidential candidates
PHOENIX - A chain of marijuana dispensaries in Arizona is offering election-themed strains of marijuana representing the Democratic, Republican, and Green Party candidates for president. Curaleaf, the dispensary, calls it their 'Toke the Vote' campaign. The election is now three weeks away. "This is a fun industry and we tried to have as much fun as possible with this from an … [Read more...] about Curaleaf offers politically-inspired marijuana strains named after presidential candidates
