Written by Rita Thompson Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-VT, has always advocated for cannabis—this time, placing legality at the forefront of his campaign. At a Texas rally on Friday, Feb. 14, Sanders promised to federally legalize cannabis within his first 100 days in office. He also unveiled a plan to expunge criminal records of those … [Read more...] about Prepare to Feel The Bern: Sanders Promises to Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order
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Tourists Could Be Banned From Amsterdam’s Famous Coffee Shops
Photo by: Maria DiPietro Written by Rita Thompson Amsterdam could be banning tourists from their cannabis-friendly coffee shops in an effort to improve locals' quality of life. Tourism Taking Over Currently home to 1.1 million people, the city attracts almost 17 times their population in visitors per year. The main attraction for many being the city’s famous … [Read more...] about Tourists Could Be Banned From Amsterdam’s Famous Coffee Shops
Bud Over Beer: College Binge-Drinking Decreases in States With Legal Cannabis
By Rita Thompson As benefits of the flower continue to blossom, college students in legal states are trading in beer for bud. College Students, Consumption Habits, and Legal and Non-Legal Markets According to a recent Oregon State University (OSU) study, colleges in states with legal adult-use cannabis markets are seeing increased consumption of the plant, but … [Read more...] about Bud Over Beer: College Binge-Drinking Decreases in States With Legal Cannabis
Higher-Education: Colorado College to Offer Degree in Cannabis Studies
Written By: Rita Thompson According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, cannabis sales have reached more than than $6.56 billion between 2014-2019. Seeing the rapid emergence and growth of the cannabis industry, colleges across the country are hopping on the pineapple express. The University of Maryland and University of Northern Michigan already have … [Read more...] about Higher-Education: Colorado College to Offer Degree in Cannabis Studies
Do This High: Learn how the Heart Become the Symbol of Love
The ancient Greeks believed in at least eight different forms of love, including: romantic, familiar, enduring, self-love—and more. Despite the various forms of affection, the heart shape connotes them all. The heart is perhaps the most iconic, enduring ideograph in human history. But, how did it come to epitomize love? There are a few different theories as to how that … [Read more...] about Do This High: Learn how the Heart Become the Symbol of Love
