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In New Mexico, there is currently a battle being waged. Fronted by two mothers, Lindsey Sledge and Tisha Brick, whose children had to be taken off school grounds to take their medical marijuana, they are pushing for state legislators to change laws to allow their children and others to be allowed to take them on grounds. Photo/istock/keeweeboy
Over the past several years, many reports and projections predicted that jobs in the cannabis industry would outnumber those in the tech industry in the state of Oregon. A year later, we can see that those projections were indeed true. photo/istock/Catalin205
We like to think of the democratic party as the ones who will save the country from the archaic, foolish anti marijuana laws that have long plagued our country, but closer inspection shows this might not be the case.
For a long time, there seemed to be very limited tourist destinations where weed smoking was a selling point. That has started to change in the wake of legalization in the U.S., as several states have or are planning to have marijuana-themed tourist attractions and activities. Photo/istock/eldadcarin
American adults are known for turning in long working hours, taking lots of overtime, and using little vacation time compared with other first world countries. Now, a company named Zzz Natural is aiming to be the first cannabis-based company to combat sleep disorder. photo/istock/fizkes
Smoking alone is all well and good, but it is best enjoyed as a shared experience. To that end, house parties and other social events centered around cannabis have been crafted by many of our entrepreneurial minded members for us to enjoy. photo/istock/rez-art
The midterm elections are just over a week away and marijuana is a prominent issue in many states. photo/istock/Tzogia Kappatou
There’s no place more fitting to open the country’s first marijuana themed museum than Sin City itself. This week, the long awaited opening of Cannabition took place in Las Vegas, and while no one will be allowed to smoke up indoors, it still provides a quality experience for those looking to celebrate the art, history, and culture of cannabis. Photo/istock/it:HighGradeRoots
In the States, more than half the country has legalized medical cannabis in some form, and 9 states have legal recreational use. Thanks to a combination of smart voters, science, and legislators who are brave enough to challenge the old ways, these changes all contribute to eroding the perception of cannabis. Photo/istock/wildpixel
When Canada become the first industrialized nation to legalize marijuana last month, economists everywhere predicted a quickening of decriminalization across the western world. It didn’t take long for that prediction to come true, as Great Britain is now allowing doctors to prescribe medical cannabis to patients in need. photo/istock/Rex_Wholster
As the cannabis industry continues to thrive, the market of cannabis products diversifies. There are dozens upon dozens of cannabis products available, and the American entrepreneurial spirit ensures that innovation will add more in the coming years. photo/istock/HighGradeRoots
NFL fans remember Tiki Barber, who played ten seasons with the New York Giants and retired in 2007 as the team’s all time rushing and receiving leader. His latest business endeavor is taking him to new highs, as he and partner Kevin Shin announced the formation of Grove Group Management, which will focus on helping businesses navigate the waters of the legal cannabis industry photo/istock/takoburito
One of the most important events in the history of cannabis culture is here - the day a major Western nation grants full legalization at the federal level to marijuana. As of October 17th, Canada has officially become the 2nd country in the world to legalize marijuana, and the effects of this historic event will be felt all around the world. Photo/istock/AlexLMX
There’s a lot of overlap between the cannabis community and the gaming community. Chances are that cannabis enthusiasts you know play video games at least casually. Now, game developer Devolver Digital has released a trailer for their upcoming tycoon-sim offshoot about starting and growing your own cannabis business appropriately titled Weedcraft Inc.
A major victory has been scored in the legalization movement in South Africa this week, as the nation’s top court legalized cannabis consumption in private residences, upholding a lower court ruling that decided it was “unconstitutional and therefore invalid” to criminalize it. photo/istock/PromesaArtStudio
Last week, I took a look at the inevitable corporatizing of cannabis culture once it is decriminalized at the federal level. As someone who values individuality and personal agency, I’ve always felt that corporatizing represents conformity at the expense of self. photo/istock/eldadcarin
In Santa Rosa county a judge ruled in favor of 5-year old Brooke Adams, whose family was fighting for the right for her to take cannabis-based medicine for seizures. photo/istock/LightFieldStudios
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We recently covered the 4 states with cannabis initiatives on the ballot for the midterms - Michigan, North Dakota, Utah, and Missouri - but not the candidates who could shape the status of cannabis. Today, we’ll take a closer look at 4 of the pro-marijuana candidates, 2 from those states and 2 from others, who ran on election day.
As the ‘green wave’ sweeps over the country and barriers to a legal cannabis market continue to crumble, the marijuana industry is faced with a problem - how should these stores look? This might not seem like a big deal at first glance, but the viability of the industry relies partly on its aesthetics. photo/Isotock/RUBEN RAMOS
By now we’ve all heard the news about Canada legalizing pot for medical and recreational use, but a warning should be issued to those thinking it will be easy to take a trip up north to score some. Northern border control has not changed and will actually be somewhat tougher in the wake of Canada’s legalization. photo/istock/sequential5
Right now, marijuana is restricted by the WHO at the highest level, just like it is here in the States. However, with the recent wave of marijuana reforms sweeping western nations, including full legalization by Canada, the WHO may be track to declassify it and lift the current restrictions. photo/istock/mseidelch
On October 17th, Canada will be the first industrialized nation to fully legalize marijuana sales and use for its citizens. While the federal governments and state rights differ plenty between the two neighbors, there are enough similarities that Canada’s blueprint could be used in the U.S. to a degree. There are a lot of components to look at - what products are available, how the government will regulate it, and distribution across state lines- to name a few. Photo/istock/The-Vagabond
As the rules and regulations for a legal cannabis industry fall into place in California, one of the most contentious issues continues to be the location of cannabis farms in rural areas.
Medical cannabis is grown at huge facilities that are regulated by the government. They grow quantities for the masses and supply local dispensaries with a consistent product, but is the quality any good? photo/istock/tvirbickis
