Amongst the densely rich landscape of cannabis culture, the blunt, an enduring symbol of cannabis, has entranced and enveloped many smokers young and old. The weighted delivery of rolling a blunt and lighting it up. The camaraderie of passing it around. The deep high accented by the buzz of tobacco. The many songs to play while burning. The essence of what a … [Read more...] about The Origin Story of the Blunt
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President Joe Biden Nominates Transgender Cannabis Advocate, Dr. Rachel Levine, as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
President Joe Biden’s stance on cannabis has waived quite a bit since referring to the plant as a gateway drug back in 2010. While the newly inaugurated President stands strong in his support for medical cannabis, his ongoing opposition to recreational use raises concerns for advocates hoping for federal legalization. Trailblazer and Activist, Dr. Rachel … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden Nominates Transgender Cannabis Advocate, Dr. Rachel Levine, as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Pot for Shots: Activists and Dispensaries are Offering Free Cannabis to Encourage Vaccinations
Many Americans are counting their blessings as the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines brings hope for the beginning of the end of the pandemic. The goal of the vaccine is to create herd immunity to the disease. Many, however, are hesitant to take it. According to a poll by the Associated Press, only half of U.S. citizens say they want the shot. Experts estimate … [Read more...] about Pot for Shots: Activists and Dispensaries are Offering Free Cannabis to Encourage Vaccinations
UFC Will no Longer Punish Fighters for Smoking Cannabis
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), a nonprofit whose goal is the advancement of clean sports, will no longer penalize Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athletes who test positive for cannabis. Prior to the change, which retroactively began Jan. 1st, officials tested athletes for cannabis prior to fights using a threshold system. Test results showing THC levels … [Read more...] about UFC Will no Longer Punish Fighters for Smoking Cannabis
New Regulations Prove key for Mexico’s Goal of Building the World’s Largest Legal Cannabis Market
After officially gaining approval from President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico’s Ministry of Health published rules on Tuesday, Jan. 12th to regulate the use of medical cannabis. The regulations set up quality control and manufacturing standards, and allow pharmaceutical companies to conduct medical research on the plant. Mexican officials believe the new rules will … [Read more...] about New Regulations Prove key for Mexico’s Goal of Building the World’s Largest Legal Cannabis Market
