2018 New York City Pride March. Photo Credit: ABC News. A Tragic Beginning The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Agender (LGBTQIA+) community is tied to cannabis as a result of the AIDS crisis. Before the immune disorder that ravaged the U.S. even had its name, it had affected 335 people and killed 136. Since it initially seemed to … [Read more...] about The LGBTQIA+ Community and the Cannabis Movement: a Longstanding Relationship
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The Imprint of Cannabis in Israel and Palestine
The cannabis market is booming in the U.S. as 36 states and counting have some form of legal cannabis. Across the world, citizens of Israel and Palestine are hoping to expand access to the plant as well. Cannabis use in the Middle East dates back to ancient times. In Jerusalem, historians have found archeological sites containing cannabis, reports the Smithsonian … [Read more...] about The Imprint of Cannabis in Israel and Palestine
Cannabis: an Ancient Remedy
While the exact history of cannabis is incomplete, historians trace its use back thousands of years to cultural rituals. Some religious factions even used the plant as medicine. From treating female weakness, to ordaining priests and achieving higher levels of happiness, humans have used the ancient remedy to better their minds and bodies for centuries. Ancient Chinese … [Read more...] about Cannabis: an Ancient Remedy
The History of Cannabis: a Timeline of one Plant Throughout the Years
From ancient Egyptians, to Vikings, and into the modern day, humans have consumed cannabis to get high and as medicine since at least 500 B.C. One plant has traveled throughout the world with quite a fight as lawmakers try to prevent their citizens from roaming freely with cannabis. Now, that is changing. Here is a look into the history of cannabis and the roadblocks it … [Read more...] about The History of Cannabis: a Timeline of one Plant Throughout the Years
