For many, a cannabis conviction can lead to disenfranchisement or loss of the right to vote. Photo credit: Sharaf Maksumov. The age-old “stoner” stereotypes have evolved from the silly TV personalities we know, such as Slater from Dazed and Confused, or Smokey from Friday. But the majority of today’s cannabis consumers are average Americans; many of which are full-time … [Read more...] about Cannabis Convictions and Losing the Right to Vote
Social Equity
International Jewish Cannabis Association Highlights Sacred Intersection of Cannabis and Judaism
Jewish community members speaking to the IJCA. Photograph courtesy of Batya Frank-Messenger. The International Jewish Cannabis Association (IJCA) is on a mission to educate their community about the sacred history of cannabis that is rooted within Judaism. Batya Frank- Messenger is the National Director of the IJCA. She specifies how the association prioritizes … [Read more...] about International Jewish Cannabis Association Highlights Sacred Intersection of Cannabis and Judaism
“We are Still Here;” Indigenous Woman Reclaims Native Land to Grow Cannabis
Lindsey Renner posing with her cannabis crops at Native Humboldt Farms. Photo taken by her daughter, Isabella Renner. Native Humboldt Farms, a cannabis cultivation company based in Humboldt County, California understands the importance of empowering Native Americans as an Indigenous-owned business. Founder and CEO Lindsey Renner is an Indigenous woman aiming to pay homage to … [Read more...] about “We are Still Here;” Indigenous Woman Reclaims Native Land to Grow Cannabis
Oyate Herbals Combines Native American Philosophies With CBD to Heal
Tammie Lowell poses with her Oyate Herbals products. Photo courtesy of Tammie Lowell. Indigenous Americans pride themselves on connecting with their environment as a means to help others. Tammie Lowell, founder of Oyate Herbals, is a Native American woman from the Lakota Nation who sheds light on the benefits of natural medicine. She believes that using herbal … [Read more...] about Oyate Herbals Combines Native American Philosophies With CBD to Heal
13 Veteran-Owned Cannabis Companies and Organizations to Support Right Now
Despite overwhelming support, the VA still does not recommend cannabis use for vets. Photo credit: Bumble Dee. There are more than 19 million veterans in America, according to PEW Research. Nearly 13% of these veterans experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to a 2017 study in the PLoS One journal. However, some find that a third of all veterans … [Read more...] about 13 Veteran-Owned Cannabis Companies and Organizations to Support Right Now
