Rap duo, Run the Jewels, first entered the cannabis industry back in July 2020 with the release of their branded strain, “OOH LaLa.” Now, while more states turn to legalization as prohibition continues to disproportionately affect communities of color, one half of the duo, Killer Mike, is making his voice heard regarding the need for reform. In a recent … [Read more...] about Rapper Killer Mike Challenges President Elect Joe Biden to Cannabis Reform
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Jay-Z Launches Cannabis Brand, Monogram
Hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Jay-Z has officially debuted his cannabis line, Monogram, with the launch of its website and Instagram page. While we’re still unsure of exactly what product Monogram will offer, the site’s homepage displays the message: “Monogram marks a new chapter in cannabis defined by dignity, care, and consistency. It is a collective effort to bring you … [Read more...] about Jay-Z Launches Cannabis Brand, Monogram
House Votes to Protect State-to-State Cannabis Laws
As of 2020, cannabis is a federally illegal drug remaining classified by the Controlled Substance Act alongside heroin and LSD as a Schedule I controlled substance. Thus, despite some form of legalization existing in 47 states across the U.S., the federal government continues to hold power over state cannabis laws. The Blumenauer-McClintock-Norton-Lee Amendment On … [Read more...] about House Votes to Protect State-to-State Cannabis Laws
Justice for Sean Worsley: Why and How to Help the Veteran Facing 5 Years in Prison for Medical Cannabis
Imagine this: one minute, you’re stopping for gas, turning up the radio, minding your own business. In the blink of an eye, you’re on your way to jail and your life has changed forever. This was reality for Sean Worsely, a disabled veteran from Arizona who was arrested and charged with five years in prison for driving through Alabama with medical cannabis in … [Read more...] about Justice for Sean Worsley: Why and How to Help the Veteran Facing 5 Years in Prison for Medical Cannabis
What the Black Lives Matter Protests Have Accomplished in Just Two Weeks
It’s been just over three weeks since [former] police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of, and killed, George Floyd on May 25th, 2020. As anger and hurt continue to grow, protests are going strong across the U.S. and the rest of the world over the loss of George Floyd and countless other Black lives. Many are quick to deem protests nothing more than “absolute chaos.” … [Read more...] about What the Black Lives Matter Protests Have Accomplished in Just Two Weeks
