An entheogen, according to the Oxford Dictionary is a chemical substance, typically of plant origin, that is ingested to produce a non ordinary state of consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes. Cannabis is more than simply a drug or a plant. It is one of the most historically prevalent entheogens, and its influence throughout history is quite … [Read more...] about Entheogen: Cannabis
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The Tibetan boy who Disappeared 25 Years ago
May 17th, 2020 marked 25 years since Chinese security forces forcefully took away 6-year-old Tibetan boy, Gendhun Choeki Nyima, and his family from a remote town in Tibet, Human Right Watch reports. The missing boy is now 31. Free Tibet, a campaign that aims to end China’s occupation of Tibet and gain international recognition of Tibetan’s right to … [Read more...] about The Tibetan boy who Disappeared 25 Years ago
Religion, Culture and Cannabis
Written By: J. Laura Arman Religiosity is an important predictor of cannabis use, according to the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy and the Department of Sociology at Florida State University. Jonathan Merritt, a well known Christian author on religion, culture and politics, wrote an article for the New York Times on Christianity and cannabis. … [Read more...] about Religion, Culture and Cannabis
Americans’ Fear of Coronavirus is Also Racist
Americans’ Fear of Coronavirus is Also Racist By Samantha Wahl Every few years a new scare plagues the U.S., creating, quite literally, a viral nightmare. Think Mad Cow Disease in 2000, the Bird Flu in 2004, and Ebola in 2014. Whatever the affliction, Americans have a reputation for sounding health scare alarms with speakers pointed at foreign countries. Enter the Wuhan … [Read more...] about Americans’ Fear of Coronavirus is Also Racist
The Digital Dime: 11/15/2019
Visually impaired? Don't have time to read? EmeraldAudio can help! Click the track above to listen to the story. Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. By Samantha … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime: 11/15/2019
