The novel coronavirus pandemic is catalyzing research into cannabis consumption trends. As a result, scientists are now more interested in the plant, it’s users, and industry operators than ever before. Ivy League Sets Sights on the Industry and Cannabis' Effect on COVID-19 This May, the Cannabis Community Care and Research Network (C3RN) launched two … [Read more...] about Where There’s Smoke: Multiple Studies Examine Cannabis Use Amid COVID-19
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Cannabis Banking Bill Passes in House of Representatives
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act has passed the House of Representatives by a comfortable margin of 321-103. The bill H.R. 1595, sponsored by Congressman Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., allows banks to do business with cannabis-related businesses without fear of repercussions. "I want to thank all my colleagues who have listened to me talk about the need to … [Read more...] about Cannabis Banking Bill Passes in House of Representatives
Jim Belushi: From Screen to Green
I’m a hands-on guy—I dig the soil We could have called this article “Oregon’s Funny Farmer,” because Jim Belushi is funny and a farmer, but we didn’t want to seem disrespectful. Growing cannabis is no joke. Frankly, neither is comedic acting. Ask Belushi—he’ll tell you. Although he makes his work look easy, this man takes comedy and farming very seriously. In fact, he … [Read more...] about Jim Belushi: From Screen to Green
Today’s Art, Yesterday’s Paraphernalia: Remembering Operation Pipe Dreams
“Jason had no idea his arrest was apart of the nationwide until Tommy Chong, who would become the trophy of the operation, reached out to him.” In 2003, hundreds of businesses and homes were raided across the nation in what was code named “Operation Pipe Dreams.” The operation targeted large-scale pipe and bong distributors. Most remember it for the arrest and conviction of … [Read more...] about Today’s Art, Yesterday’s Paraphernalia: Remembering Operation Pipe Dreams
Around the Campfire
Writers for the Emerald Magazine are occasionally sent out on missions to complete assignments based off firsthand experience from one of our editors. Occasionally, we (in this case, I) may do a cold call to a potential interviewee, in this case, it was to Campfire Cannabis based out of Portland, Oregon -- my home turf. I’ve always enjoyed seeing how our neighbors to the north … [Read more...] about Around the Campfire
