How a 52-year-old first-time grower turned trial and error into a show-stopping harvest The first time I zipped open my grow tent, I didn’t just see a plant. I saw proof. Proof that a 52-year-old guy from Cincinnati—born and raised—could still learn something new. Proof that cannabis doesn’t belong only to corporations, legacy farms, or… Keep Reading
From tip fatigue to tip theft, the humble dispensary tip jar has become a window into some of the cannabis industry’s biggest unresolved labor questions. It’s just a jar on a counter, but the tip jar at the dispensary has a way of making things complicated. Some consumers happily toss a few dollars in appreciation… Keep Reading
An investigation into the infrastructure, incentives, and revenue streams behind prohibition advocacy — using professional writer Alex Berenson’s career as a case study in how misinformation survives evidence. Key Takeaways Six years after Alex Berenson’s predictions of cannabis-driven crime and psychosis epidemics, the data show neither materialized. Being wrong has not ended his media career… Keep Reading
Thirty years into the transition to regulated cannabis markets, teen use and ease of access are at or near the lowest levels ever recorded. It’s prohibition — not legalization — that put kids most at risk. This is an op-ed contribution from Adam J. Smith, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project. The views expressed… Keep Reading
Walk into almost any smoke shop in America, and you’ll likely find it. Sitting near the register or burning quietly in the background, Smoke Odor Exterminator has become a subtle but consistent presence in the culture. From rental cars to hotel rooms to apartments, it’s the kind of product people rely on when it actually… Keep Reading
Ali and Muha Garawi built Muha Meds from a $15,000 startup into one of cannabis’s most dominant brands — without outside money, without losing the culture and without losing each other. “A lot of people wait for the right moment or for some perfect circumstance,” says Muha Garawi, “but when you have a background like… Keep Reading
The Proper Smoke Network is taking High Rollers off the screen and into a six-hour live event with a $160,000 bracket, live finals, a major glass auction and a room built for people who care how weed actually smokes. On April 25, the Proper Smoke Network is hosting the High Rollers Live Show, a six-hour… Keep Reading
Proper Doinks is taking High Rollers off the screen and into a six-hour live event with a $160,000 bracket, live finals, a major glass auction and a room built for people who care how weed actually smokes. On April 25, Proper Doinks is throwing the High Rollers Live Show, a six-hour livestreamed event built for… Keep Reading
Author Ed Rosenthal traces how international pressure criminalized a plant long woven into Indian life, and why he believes it is time to bring ganja back under regulation. Follow Ed on Instagram. Introduction: Returning to India With Purpose When I first visited India in 1981, cannabis cultivation was still legal in certain regions. During that… Keep Reading
For millions of people living in the United States, buying cannabis can be as simple as walking into a licensed store. In many states, marijuana is legal for recreational or medical use and is sold openly through regulated businesses. Yet for non-U.S. citizens residing in the country, the consequences of cannabis use can be severe.… Keep Reading
