By Samantha Wahl 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. Study Suggests Cannabis Could Cause Fake Memories We all know that cannabis can make people forget things. … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime: 2/14/2020
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Sex Can Sell Cannabis (and Legalization)
Welcome to THE HOT BOX, the Emerald's monthly column where TEDx talker, Ariel Sobel, gets heated about sex, cannabis—and basically anything else that would make your grandma spit up her Ensure Nutrition shake at the table! The winner of the Bluecat Screenplay Competition, Sobel is a grassroots activist against sexual and gender-based violence whose work been highlighted in … [Read more...] about Sex Can Sell Cannabis (and Legalization)
New Jobs Report Finds Cannabis Industry is “America’s Single Greatest Job Creation Engine”
Cannabis is the nation’s number one job producer. So far, the industry has created nearly a quarter of a million jobs in America, according to a newly released 2020 Jobs Report by Leafly. The annual report—now in its fourth year—finds that the industry supports 243, 700 full-time jobs as of early 2020. More than 33,000 of those jobs were added in 2019 alone. … [Read more...] about New Jobs Report Finds Cannabis Industry is “America’s Single Greatest Job Creation Engine”
A High-End Event: 2020 Oscar Swag Bags To Include Vape Pens and $10k Edible Tasting
By: Rita Thompson It’s Oscar Sunday—and with the contents of this year's swag bags, don’t be surprised if the nominees are looking particularly euphoric! Every year, the independent marketing company, Distinctive Assets provides Oscar nominees with luxurious, over the top goodie bags. Known as the “Everyone Wins” swag-bags, every nominee in the top five categories: best … [Read more...] about A High-End Event: 2020 Oscar Swag Bags To Include Vape Pens and $10k Edible Tasting
Whoopi Goldberg’s Cannabis Company Shuts Down: “I am Very Proud of What we Have Accomplished”
By Rita Thompson The medical cannabis company co-founded by actor and author, Whoopi Goldberg, is going up in smoke. Whoopi and Maya stepped into the industry four years ago. Their goal–to provide medical cannabis to women suffering from menstrual pain. The company took a stand against professionals who coil at the mention of menstruation and androcentric leaders who … [Read more...] about Whoopi Goldberg’s Cannabis Company Shuts Down: “I am Very Proud of What we Have Accomplished”
