Democratic lawmakers on Monday urged U.S. President Joe Biden to ensure that his administration's "historic work... to undo the damage of federal marijuana policy" would not end with the steps already taken over the past three years, calling on the president to "deprioritize" marijuana prosecutions before his term ends in January. Led by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and Sen. … [Read more...] about Democrats Call On Biden to Limit Marijuana Prosecutions Before End of Term
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Jay-Z Reportedly Ended Relationship With Cannabis Company Before $575 Million Loss
Contrary to the popular belief that Jay-Z ’s cannabis brand Monogram is tied to The Parent Company amid the latter’s massive failure, the hip-hop legend and his company haven’t been linked to the latter for the last couple of years. TMZ reports that a source revealed “Jay-Z stepped away years ago and it just went up in a mess.” They’ve been officially separated since December … [Read more...] about Jay-Z Reportedly Ended Relationship With Cannabis Company Before $575 Million Loss
New York hemp retailers caught in crossfire of enforcement loophole
Several state-licensed hemp retailers say police improperly seized thousands of dollars of legal cannabis products from their shelves or padlocked their stores this summer in raids intended to crack down on illicit marijuana sales. The state Supreme Court is expected to make a decision in their civil suit against the state Office of Cannabis Management by the end of the year. … [Read more...] about New York hemp retailers caught in crossfire of enforcement loophole
The War on Weed: Clinging to Prohibition in the Age of Legalization
It’s 2024, and while the smell of legal weed drifts freely through much of the U.S., a handful of states are still clinging to prohibition like it’s 1937 and Reefer Madness just hit theaters. This isn’t about medical marijuana laws with a wink and a nod or states that allow CBD oils but shun THC. No, this is about the hardliners—the states where getting caught with a joint can … [Read more...] about The War on Weed: Clinging to Prohibition in the Age of Legalization
Court documents in cannabis lottery lawsuits show how one large company drew attention of state regulators
When Minnesota’s recreational marijuana bill was being written in 2023 and revised in 2024, it was established by sponsors on a few basic policy pillars. It would replace as much as possible an illegal market with a legal, regulated and taxed market; it would stress social equity to help those most harmed by illegality to benefit by legality; and it would try to foster a … [Read more...] about Court documents in cannabis lottery lawsuits show how one large company drew attention of state regulators
‘A conversation-starter’: Marijuana in Jewish life, both ancient and modern, is focus of new museum exhibit
You wouldn’t think it, but the venerable ancestors weren’t averse to sampling the delights of marijuana. Indeed, as “Kosher Kush,” a new exhibit at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU concludes, some seeds and herbs mentioned in the Bible, Talmud and other religious texts were likely cannabis.From then to now, the exhibit looks at how cannabis was and is used by Jewish … [Read more...] about ‘A conversation-starter’: Marijuana in Jewish life, both ancient and modern, is focus of new museum exhibit
Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Study Finds
Using cannabis may cause changes in the human body's epigenome, a study of over 1,000 adults suggests. The epigenome functions like a set of switches, activating or deactivating genes to change how our bodies function. "We observed associations between cumulative marijuana use and multiple epigenetic markers across time," explained epidemiologist Lifang Hou from Northwestern … [Read more...] about Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Study Finds
The Netflix bout behind him, Mike Tyson will meet with fans in Miami. Here are details
Mike Tyson is dusting himself off from losing to Jake Paul during their Nov. 15 bout watched by millions on Netflix. The 58-year-old boxing legend is now turning his attention to his other ventures, namely his cannabis business, TYSON 2.0. Iron Mike will be making an appearance on Saturday at the MÜV dispensary in North Miami to celebrate the launch of such products as Mike … [Read more...] about The Netflix bout behind him, Mike Tyson will meet with fans in Miami. Here are details
Podcast: Cannabis and Severe Mental Health Disorders
elcome to Entanglements. In this episode, hosts Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild ask: Is cannabis safe for people with severe mental health disorders? The emerging science that probes at this question has been particularly invoked amid legalization and decriminalization efforts. To dig in, our hosts invited two experts with differing opinions to share their points of view, in … [Read more...] about Podcast: Cannabis and Severe Mental Health Disorders
Students learn about the dangers of cannabis
With the prevalence of college students smoking, it is important for students to be aware of the risks that come with taking a puff. Students were able to gain insight on the highs and lows of cannabis during an informative session held in Neff Hall. Hosted by resident advisers Nicholas Lastrina, Kisha Francois and Nicholas Bulat, the session featured discussions on the risks … [Read more...] about Students learn about the dangers of cannabis
