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 Dime. Newest New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Prioritizes Cannabis On Thursday, August 26th, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she will move forward … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/27/2021
Medical Cannabis
The Dime: 8/6/2021
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 Dime. Puerto Rico Signs a Law Protecting Employees who use Medical Cannabis On July 29th, Puerto Rican Gov. Pedro Pierluisi signed the … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/6/2021
Rasta, Reggae and Remedy: Cannabis in Jamaican Culture
Cannabis has a deeply rooted history in Jamaican culture. Photo credit: Envato. In Jamaica, many are commonly seen kneading herb in the palms of their hands, and smoking weed. It is a way of life. However, law enforcement pinned down, manhandled, verbally abused and arrested cannabis users simply for smoking weed on the street corner. Although Jamaica does produce … [Read more...] about Rasta, Reggae and Remedy: Cannabis in Jamaican Culture
A Bedside Battle: Ryan’s Law
Pictured: Ryan Bartell. Photo credit: John Bartell. While 36 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories allow medical cannabis use, the loose assemblage of state laws has resulted in a system riddled with inconsistencies. And despite growing recognition of cannabis’ medicinal benefits, the plant remains illegal as a Schedule 1 drug under federal … [Read more...] about A Bedside Battle: Ryan’s Law
The LGBTQIA+ Community and the Cannabis Movement: a Longstanding Relationship
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