Sometimes the clearest sign that a law has outlived reality is who shows up to challenge it. In a case now headed to the Supreme Court, NORML and the National Rifle Association are effectively on the same side, opposing a federal rule that can turn marijuana users into prohibited gun owners, even when they are… Keep Reading
Just like the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput in Gulliver’s Travels—surprising, endearing, and sometimes a little unsettling for their miniature size—there’s a real-world way to encounter such beings without leaving your home. Don’t believe it? Ask the communities of Yunnan, Papua New Guinea, or the Northern Cordillera of the Philippines. They’ve spent decades reporting the same… Keep Reading
Just as humans look beyond traditional medicine, sometimes turning to ancient plant-based remedies like cannabis, the little fluffies who share our homes may also benefit from these treatments. A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that dogs who receive CBD supplements over long periods show a notable reduction in aggressive behaviors compared… Keep Reading
Just like in coffee, wine, or tea, the aroma of cannabis can define product quality, sometimes even more than THC itself. And yes, among those aroma profiles you’ll find fruity, citrus, earthy notes… and even descriptors like vomit/fecal. That’s what researchers from Oregon State University (OSU), together with a panel of trained sensory specialists, presented… Keep Reading
It’s not a Pixar movie, though it could be. Natural pest control for cannabis sometimes feels like a scene straight out of Pokémon. Ladybugs, wasps, centipedes, mantises. Tiny creatures with one big mission: protect your weed. While conventional agriculture relies on chemicals to fight pests, those poisons trash biodiversity and can leave behind nasties that… Keep Reading
Dedicated to my imaginary friends Hoppy Soppy and Monster Scooter. My therapist Peter-Tuesdays-At-Noon (and sometimes Peter-Fridays-At-Nine) said I need a healthier work/life balance. He suggested taking Sundays off, and doing whatever I want. I asked him, “Could I write about it?” He said, “That’s work.” I said, “No, it’s fun.” He said, “If you must.”… Keep Reading
Sometimes, you have to take it to the streets, literally. At least that’s the approach Australian cannabis activists Will Stolk and Alec Zammitt take when trying to generate awareness around the flaws in Australia’s current weed regulations. Stolk and Zammitt have been helping make cannabis a hot topic of discussion in Australia for the past… Keep Reading
Sometimes I wonder how many of the people I know have ever killed someone. I’m not talking about murder. I mean, how many of them have run someone over, or left a baby in a car, or accidentally given Grandma the wrong medication. It must be a big number. After all, heaps of people die… Keep Reading
Sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones you stumble upon without even looking for in the first place. That was the case for Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, the filmmakers behind Weed the People, a new documentary about families navigating the cannabis world in an effort to treat their cancer-stricken children. “This documentary came… Keep Reading
