Enter to Win 2 Passes to Southwest Cannabis Conference in Phoenix!
Enter to win a drawing for 2 free tickets to the 2nd Annual Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center Oct 14-16
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Black Sheep, A Purple Heart & Courage to Thrive
A cannabis healer and Purple Heart recipient discuss overcoming PTSD and other demons of war with medical marijuana and helping other veterans cope
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Pot Patients’ Federal Cease-Fire Extended
Medical marijuana patients, caregivers and their providers can breath a little easier until election day. On Friday, Congress extended its cease-fire on medical marijuana, as part of a broader budget extension until after the Nov. 8 election, reports indicate. The so-called Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment was in danger of sunsetting Friday, if lawmakers failed to agree on…
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Could Maryland pause the medical marijuana program until racial issues are resolved?
The president of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus said Thursday that the group is committed to introducing emergency legislation to pause the state’s medical marijuana program until questions surrounding racial disparities in the awarding of growing licenses are resolved. “This is an urgent issue,” said Del. Cheryl Glenn, D-Baltimore, who is president of the group.…
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Charlo Greene Faces More Than 50 Years In Prison
Charlo Greene Speaks at Seattle Hempfest in 2015/Photo by Gracie Malley You remember Charlo Greene. Even if you don’t know her by name, you’ll recall the former Alaska television news reporter’s memorable sign-off in 2014, when the owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club announced her plans to quit the news game and go full-tilt towards…
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7 Amazing Ways Cannabis Affects Your Body
What are the basic effects of consuming cannabis? From red eyes to the munchies, you might experience some bodily changes after using the herb. But, what actually causes red eyes and the munchies? We’ve outlined the most basic facts below on how cannabis affects your body. 1. Cannabis modulates neurotransmitters Chemicals in your brain called…
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The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) this week released its 2016 congressional scorecard on marijuana policy. Twenty U.S. representatives and two senators received an ‘A’ grade, indicating that “this member has publicly declared his/her support for the legalization and regulation of marijuana for adults,” according to NORML (see the full list…
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What Exactly Is CBD & Endocannabinoid Dysfunction?
Does cannabis seem like a wonder drug to you? Each week, it seems like there are new claims about the herb’s medical benefits. Well, to help shed some light on how cannabinoids actually work, Dr. Ethan Russo sat down with Project CBD for an interview. Watch this neurologist explain CBD and endocannabinoid dysfunction in the…
DetailsCalifornia Irons Out New Medical Marijuana Regulations
Gathered in an an upper floor room in Oakland’s Elithu M. Harris State Building Monday the most powerful person in the current California cannabis climate, the state’s first marijuana Czar Lori Ajax, offers a rundown of the afternoon’s agenda. As the head of the newly formed Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation (BMCR), Ajax is hitting…
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New Documentary Explores Women Power Behind Cannabis
In her new documentary “Mary Janes: The Women of Weed”, director Windy Borman profiles the female gajapraneurs addressing the complex issues in the cannabis movement. From racial disparities in marijuana arrests to cannabis’ classification as a Schedule I drug, this diverse group of women plays an active role in these debates. Borman even gives them…
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Marijuana tourism still confounds legalized states
The cannabis industry presents a tricky proposition for tourism officials in legal recreational marijuana states. One one hand, the market is growing fast and it’s quite unique — not every state can lay claim to the ability for adults to walk into a store and legally buy pre-rolled joints, edibles and other cannabis products. On…
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This pro-legalization business magnate is Hillary Clinton’s biggest billionaire backer
Business magnate George Soros, one of the largest contributors of funding for marijuana legalization efforts around the globe, is the biggest billionaire backer for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, Bloomberg reported this week. Soros, the hedge fund manager, investor and activist, was the largest contributor among Bloomberg Billionaires Index members to the Democratic nominee’s campaign, according…
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