As the nation faces a second surge in coronavirus cases, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to avoid travel and gatherings for the holiday. While it might not feel like the most traditional of times for everyone spending the day at home, adding a few “baked” goods to the menu can go a long way. Thus, the Emerald has put … [Read more...] about 5 Recipes for the Perfect Stay-at-Home Danksgiving
Virginia Governor Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization
Six months after approving decriminalization, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans on November 16th to introduce adult-use cannabis legalization to the state’s General Assembly this January. The time has come to legalize marijuana in our Commonwealth, and Virginia will get this right.https://t.co/cmfqiAhW56— Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) November 16, … [Read more...] about Virginia Governor Announces Support for Cannabis Legalization
Oregon Becomes First State to Legalize Psilocybin Mushrooms
After becoming the first state to decriminalize cannabis in 1973, Oregon has now legalized the therapeutic use of psilocybin products. While cities like Denver have already decriminalized the substance, Oregon is the first state to legalize the “magic mushrooms” for supervised use. Measure 109, which passed by 56.12% of the vote, will allow anyone age 21 or older who … [Read more...] about Oregon Becomes First State to Legalize Psilocybin Mushrooms
Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize Drugs Including Heroin and LSD
In 2018, more than 50 years after Nixon declared the War on Drugs, nearly 1.7 million people were arrested for drug law violations, reports the FBI. In 2017, Black Americans made up 27% of arrests for drug law violations across the U.S., despite making up just 13.4% of the population. To account for the long-lasting effects of criminalization, Oregon became the first … [Read more...] about Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize Drugs Including Heroin and LSD
Jerry Garcia is Finally Getting his own Cannabis Line
In an effort to honor the legacy of one of the most well-known stoners in history, Holistic Industries and the Jerry Garcia Family have officially introduced the Jerry Garcia Cannabis Collection. Legalization Spreads Multiple states have legalized cannabis during election week, including New Jersey, Arizona and South Dakota. Prior to these changes, legends like … [Read more...] about Jerry Garcia is Finally Getting his own Cannabis Line