Someone check the calendar in the New York Times newsroom, because NORML is officially calling them out for recycling the exact same pearl-clutching cannabis freakout they first ran in 1978. In a fiery new op-ed, NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano took the paper of record to task for its latest round of alarmist headlines, which essentially boil down to two well-worn tropes: … [Read more...] about New York Needs a Toke: NORML Calls Out The New York Times’ 50-Year Weed Panic
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September 11th: Honoring, Remembering, and Never Forgetting
Every year when September 11th arrives, everything slows down. The usual noise of daily routines, industry updates, and everyday conversations takes a back seat to quiet reflection. We pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken far too soon at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Twenty-five years later, the grief remains real … [Read more...] about September 11th: Honoring, Remembering, and Never Forgetting
Top 3 Weed Deals of the Day
This is something we're going to start running of Friday's so everyone can go into the weekend getting the best deals possible. But since I got this all together this morning, I thought I'd post it and everyone can go get their best deal today. Best prices on an 8th in Connecticut. Bongs Away!!! Top 3 Cheapest 1/8s (3.5g) 1. Curaleaf (Hartford / Stamford) – $18.00 2. … [Read more...] about Top 3 Weed Deals of the Day
Why Your Teen Is Probably Borigly Too Sober for “The Talk”
Let’s face it. You’ve been sweating bullets over this. You paced around the kitchen, practiced your best stern-but-loving face in the mirror, and prepped a whole lecture on the dangers of the Devil’s Lettuce. You were ready to dive headfirst into the classic, awkward, sweat-inducing Rite of Parental Passage: The Weed Talk.Well, take a deep breath and put down the powerpoint … [Read more...] about Why Your Teen Is Probably Borigly Too Sober for “The Talk”
Major Cannabis Companies Face Sweeping Class-Action Lawsuits
A groundbreaking series of class-action lawsuits have been filed against some of the largest U.S. cannabis operators, accusing them of prioritizing profits over public health by falsely marketing recreational marijuana as a medical cure-all while suppressing information about its potential dangers. The legal actions, which are drawing comparisons to the historic lawsuits … [Read more...] about Major Cannabis Companies Face Sweeping Class-Action Lawsuits
¿Dónde Está La Weed? Curaleaf Finally Says ‘Hola’ to Spanish Speakers
Walking into a dispensary can be intimidating, but imagine doing it when you can't read the menu or communicate with the budtender. To fix this, cannabis giant Curaleaf is tearing down the language barrier by rolling out a comprehensive Spanish-language experience across its dispensaries. This includes a fully bilingual app and website, translated in-store kiosks, printed … [Read more...] about ¿Dónde Está La Weed? Curaleaf Finally Says ‘Hola’ to Spanish Speakers
Planes, Trains, and Mary Jane: Transportation Bosses Freak Out Over Weed Rescheduling
If you thought the federal government’s push to reschedule marijuana was going to be a smooth ride, you clearly haven't spoken to the people in charge of our highways and airspace. A massive coalition of transportation and safety organizations, spearheaded by the American Trucking Associations, is officially sounding the alarm. In a letter sent to top federal … [Read more...] about Planes, Trains, and Mary Jane: Transportation Bosses Freak Out Over Weed Rescheduling
Rhode Island Regulators Push to Unfreeze Cannabis Business Licenses Following Rule Changes
Rhode Island cannabis officials are asking a federal judge to lift a temporary block on retail marijuana licenses, following the state's decision to officially scrap its controversial residency requirements. The Residency Roadblock Resolved In April, a federal injunction halted Rhode Island’s retail license lottery and suspended all application reviews. The court order … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Regulators Push to Unfreeze Cannabis Business Licenses Following Rule Changes
Medical Marijuana Laws May Be Helping Workers Miss Fewer Days on the Job
Here’s a stat that might surprise a few skeptics: states with legal medical marijuana programs are seeing fewer employees calling out sick.A new study suggests that medical cannabis legalization is linked to a 6.9% drop in workplace absenteeism, with the biggest improvements showing up in physically demanding jobs like manufacturing, agriculture, and construction.Researchers … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana Laws May Be Helping Workers Miss Fewer Days on the Job
Rhode Island Has a New Cannabis Boss. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The good news? Rhode Island has someone in the driver's seat again. The bad news? The road ahead still has a few potholes. For cannabis consumers, patients, and businesses, the hope is simple: less bureaucracy, clearer rules, and a system that actually works for the people it's supposed to serve. We'll see if Rhode Island can turn that hope into reality. Rhode … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Has a New Cannabis Boss. Now Comes the Hard Part.
