In 2008, Fate Winslow was arrested and sentenced to life in prison for selling $20 of cannabis to undercover officers. Twelve years later, he is being freed, thanks to the Innocence Project, a nonprofit organization committed to exonerating those who are wrongfully convicted. According to reports, Winslow, who was homeless at the time, was approached by an undercover … [Read more...] about Fate Winslow Released from Prison After Being Sentenced to Life for Weed in 2008
Archives for December 2020
PROHIBITION HITS DIFFERENT IN GEORGIA
The War on Drugs has been a failure on multiple levels. Cannabis Prohibition has failed by the simple measure of how much unregulated cannabis is still available almost 50 years after President Nixon declared drug abuse to be “public enemy number one.” Cannabis is currently a Schedule I drug, meaning it is supposed to have no medicinal value and a high potential for abuse. … [Read more...] about PROHIBITION HITS DIFFERENT IN GEORGIA
Festive Winter Strains to Light up the Holiday Season
Winter is the perfect season to cuddle up on the couch for days on end. For the consumers who are anything like us over at the Emerald, they’re probably adding a cup of hot cocoa and a joint to that mix. Here’s our list of festive winter strains to help light things up this holiday season. Permafrost Bred by Rogue Buds, Permafrost is a 70-30 sativa-dominant hybrid created … [Read more...] about Festive Winter Strains to Light up the Holiday Season
I Tried Healing my Aches and Pains with Relief, Energy and Mood
Relief, Energy, Mood: REM for short. This California-based brand wants to help you heal your aches and pains the old fashioned way. They’re committed to providing organic, cruelty-free CBD products that target your daily discomforts through natural healing. It’s all about enlightening the senses, as they say, to prioritize your relief, energy and mood: their favorite three … [Read more...] about I Tried Healing my Aches and Pains with Relief, Energy and Mood
SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS
CANNABIS-INFUSED EDIBLES have a hard-earned reputation for being overwhelmingly strong and sweet. While more and more Americans are improving their health by cutting back on sugar and adding a micro-dose of cannabis to their daily regime, it’s still challenging to find healthy and affordable savory edibles. If you’re starting to experiment with edibles, using a store-bought, … [Read more...] about SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS