From the Archives: African Khat (1978)
By A. Craig Copetas and Gary Putka Khat: the cocaine of Africa—the mint green leaf of the shrub Catha edulis—is a way of life in the new nation of Djibouti and the ancient land of Yemen. Grown on large farms resembling old-world tea plantations in Ethiopia’s rainy and embattled southeastern Harrar Province, its rough, bushy…
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Investigation Finds Pesticides in California Licensed Vapes
An investigation into the safety of cannabis products for sale on the shelves of licensed California pot dispensaries has revealed unsafe levels of pesticides that exceed state limits for marijuana or federal standards for tobacco products. The investigation, which was carried out by the Los Angeles Times in collaboration with cannabis news outlet WeedWeek, found…
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North Carolina Legislators Build Regulations for Hemp-Derived Consumables
On June 12, the North Carolina House Judiciary Committee discussed House Bill 563, which would implement a new law banning the sale of hemp-derived consumables to anyone under 17 years of age (unless consent is offered by a parent or guardian). One of the bill’s primary sponsors, Rep. Jeff McNeely, told the committee how his…
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Massachusetts Cannabis Agency Approves Transfer of Cannabis to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket
Residents of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, the islands off the coast of Massachusetts, recently spoke up about the need to permit medical cannabis to be transported across the waters of the Vineyard Sound. Currently, that waterway falls under federal jurisdiction, and the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has a rule in place that prevents cannabis from…
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore To Issue Mass Pardon of 175,000 Cannabis Convictions
A blanket pardon of cannabis-related conviction will help to clean up some of the mess impacting the state of Maryland due to cannabis laws that disproportionately affect communities of color. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday that he will be issuing pardons for over 175,000 cannabis convictions, in an executive order. “I’m ecstatic that we…
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Odor Alone No Grounds for Warrantless Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Court Rules
Police across the country continue to pull drivers over for one reason, then choose to search their vehicle for an entirely different reason—if it smells like pot. But it isn’t holding up in court as justification for probable cause. A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling, one of several ruling affirming the decision, suggests police in the…
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La Superestrella del XXX Cherie DeVille Habla Sobre Drogas: Marihuana, Hongos y ‘Comic Cougar Convo’
Nota por Hernán Panessi publicada originalmente en El Planteo. Más artículos por El Planteo en High Times en Español. Síguenos en Instagram (@El_Planteo) y Twitter (@ElPlanteo). El espacio, el fitness, el miedo, la tecnología… el Apocalipsis. Desde el misterioso guiso de tropos en el que suelen revolcarse el comediante Jeff Leach y la actriz pornográfica Cherie DeVille suelen brotar…
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House Republicans Strike Cannabis Banking Provisions From Funding Bill
GOP lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives this week removed legislative provisions to protect banks that serve cannabis businesses from a federal funding bill after resistance from fellow Republicans. The legislation was removed from the financial services and general government bill that provides annual funding for the Treasury Department and federal payments for the…
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German Police Encourage British Football Fans to Smoke Pot Instead of Downing Pints
Anything is better than an invasion of arrogant, drunken football fans from England—including cannabis—at least according to German police who spoke out on the matter recently, as a major sporting event transforms the area. UEFA Euro 2024 will take place in Germany from June 14 until July 14, and fans from all parts of Europe…
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The American Medical Association Voted To Approve Drug Decriminalization
The American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support drug decriminalization recently on June 12. During the AMA’s annual House of Delegates meeting that was held in Chicago, Illinois, said MD/PhD candidate Ryan Englander. “The war on drugs is quite reminiscent of the phrase, ‘The beatings will continue until morale improves,’” Englander said. “We have tried…
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