Restaurant workers comprise a good portion of the millions who have filed for unemployment since COVID-19 shut down entire swaths of the U.S. economy. It also looks like an unsure future as to when, exactly, that sector of the...
The political pendulum is decidedly swinging in favor of marijuana legalization. Four states and the District of Columbia now allow legal weed while another 33 permit medical cannabis.
But plenty of folks still aren't on board the reform train. They...
Carl Sagan - The High Astronomer
Carl Sagan, the near-celebrity of astronomy and physics, was one of the most brilliant thinkers of the 20th century. Sagan died in 1996, but his work in various science fields and communication are still...
Cannabis dispensaries across Illinois were expected to open on January 1, 2020, when the state’s prohibition was lifted. Stores were allowed to open as early as 6AM on New Year’s Day, although a shortage could still occur. That’s not...
Snoop Dogg is many things. He's a rap impresario and a foundational figure in modern hip-hop. He's a not-all-that-terrible actor. He knows how to play his public image to maximum effect. And damn is the dude a pothead.
No one...
If you’ve been using cannabis for a while, you’re likely familiar with the most prominent cannabinoids in cannabis: THC and CBD. But did you know that cannabis contains over 100 other minor cannabinoids that all promote different effects within...
It has become the modern-day bogeyman of marijuana reform: "Big Weed." This is the label attached to a perceived threat posed by large corporations that want a share of the legal cannabis market.
The worry is that these companies will...
Before one can answer the very important question asking whether or not marijuana addiction is currently on the rise, the whole idea of “addiction,” needs to be clearly defined. When someone most commonly thinks of addiction or...
We’re in the midst of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and large social gatherings are out of the picture in most places around the world. At least, physical gatherings are on hold for safety’s sake. Instead, we’re...
A consequence of cannabis being illegal at the Federal level is that jobs involving the Feds will involve scrutiny of one’s past drug history. For some, cannabis use has precluded a life in the military, with policies punishing troops...
