Written by Rita Thompson Photo by @Artbyjaneshea Cat's outta the bag: stoners like art. For some, a trip to the art museum while stoned offers a chill environment to ease stress and check out some pretty pictures. For others, like renowned visionary artists, Alex Grey, cannabis is a creative tool that allows for inspiration, and release from the aesthetic … [Read more...] about 5 Instagram Artists to Enjoy While Stoned
Archives for May 2020
We Reviewed Z’s Life Essentials, the Rolling Paper Brand Created by College Student Izaak Cohen
Quarantine is inducing boredom, stress, and worse in residents in many states throughout the nation. And with no end in sight, I, for one, have been rolling joints like there's no tomorrow. (No, really. Who do I think I am?) Fittingly so, I’ve also been trying out lots of new brands of rolling papers. Over the course of my rolling ventures, one brand in particular stood out … [Read more...] about We Reviewed Z’s Life Essentials, the Rolling Paper Brand Created by College Student Izaak Cohen
The Dime: 5/29/2020
By Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Virginia Hops on the Decriminalization Bandwagon Throw your hands in the air Virginians! And yes, wave ‘em … [Read more...] about The Dime: 5/29/2020
Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
Written by Rita Thompson For those who haven’t paid much mind to the presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee's stance on weed, it’s changed quite a bit over the years. Looking Back at Biden’s Vice Presidency While serving as Vice President in 2010 back, Joe Biden held strong in his position as a cannabis-critic. In a December 2010 interview with ABC News, Biden … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
Honoring Ahmaud Arbery, “Exercising While Black Shouldn’t be a Death Sentence”
Written by Rita Thompson Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed by two white men on Feb. 23rd, 2020, while taking his Sunday morning jog in Brunswick, Ga. His death occurred just three days before the anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death in Sanford, Florida. A Modern-Day Lynching Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper explained to CNN that her son had gone for a run. Arbery … [Read more...] about Honoring Ahmaud Arbery, “Exercising While Black Shouldn’t be a Death Sentence”