Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Spreading Idea of Cannabis Access as a Constitutional Right

The trend on reform, globally, is beginning to pick up pointers from successful legal challenges in places like Canada and Mexico as well as Europe– namely that access to cannabis is literally a constitutional right.

source https://hightimes.com/activism/cannabis-access-constitutional-right/

Chicago Cannabis Company Allegedly Involved in Pay-to-Play Scandal

Green Thumb Industries is reportedly under federal investigation...however they maintain that they are not aware of any supposed investigation.

source https://hightimes.com/news/chicago-cannabis-company-allegedly-involved-pay-play-scandal/

Cannabis in Greece: The Nevada of Europe?

New legislation is moving through Parliament that would make it easier to invest in the Greek industry and normalizes the market for patients.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/cannabis-greece-nevada-europe/

Eric Andre Is Healing America Through Pranks

The “Eric Andre Show” star chats about smoking Indicas, his new Netflix movie, “Bad Trip,” cattle prodding the producer Jeff Tremaine, and how coffee is the best drug in the world.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/people/eric-andre-healing-america-through-pranks/

Dedo Verde, BHO y Hazlo Tú Mismo: ¿Quién es Bata Sativa, el Mejor Cultivador Argentino?

"Con una semilla puedo hacer un imperio", afirma Sebastián B., más conocido como Bata Sativa y el mejor cultivador de Argentina, en entrevista con ElPlanteo.com.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/dedo-verde-bho-y-hazlo-tu-mismo-quien-es-bata-sativa-el-mejor-cultivador-argentino/

High Times Greats: Albert Goldman

The celebrity biographer gets his moment in the spotlight in a 1989 interview.

source https://hightimes.com/high-times-greats/albert-goldman/

Study Finds No Evidence Legal Medical Cannabis Increases Youth Marijuana Use

This latest research is consistent with other studies that found no increase in youth cannabis use caused by medical cannabis availability.

source https://hightimes.com/news/study-finds-no-evidence-legal-medical-cannabis-increases-youth-marijuana-use/

The Great German “Generic Dronabinol” Scam

German companies are hawking dronabinol as the generic “cannabis drug” in the domestic pharmaceutical market. Instead, the markups they are building into the supply chain are name brand prices. This is problematic – here is why.

source https://hightimes.com/health/great-german-generic-dronabinol-scam/

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Here’s to Boogie Being the Start of a Prolific Filmmaking Career for Eddie Huang

The chef, TV personality, and self-described "Human Panda" can now add ‘movie director’ to his already impressive resume. Let’s hope it will keep expanding.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/movies/heres-boogie-being-start-prolific-filmmaking-career-eddie-huang/

Justin Boreta Plays His Part In The Music Cycle Of Life

The Glitch Mob member reflects on elevating with psychedelics, his new ambient project, Superposition, and why the best music isn’t made for Spotify algorithms.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/music/justin-boreta-plays-part-music-cycle-life/

Monday, March 22, 2021

Our Academy, Our Dream

How one social equity mentorship program is changing the face of cannabis.

source https://hightimes.com/activism/our-academy-our-dream/

Poland Pushes On: Cannabis Reform Is A Game of Inches

The country just to the east of Germany is moving forward on cannabis reform, but everything is still a massive struggle.

source https://hightimes.com/news/poland-pushes-cannabis-reform-game-inches/

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Te Presentamos a Matca Films: el Argentino que Cautiva al Mundo con sus Fotos de Cannabis

ElPlanteo.com charló con Matías Nicolás Cardozo, a.k.a. Matca Films, fotógrafo cannábico argentino sobre su inspiración, sus pasiones, y el desarrollo de su carrera.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/te-presentamos-a-matca-films-el-argentino-que-cautiva-al-mundo-con-sus-fotos-de-cannabis/

Friday, March 19, 2021

Colorado Senate Passes School Medical Cannabis Bill

A bill that would give children access to their medical cannabis in school is getting closer to becoming a law.

source https://hightimes.com/news/colorado-senate-passes-school-medical-cannabis-bill/

White House Staffers Fired or Pushed to Resign over Past Cannabis Use

The news comes a month after an initial statement that indicated past cannabis use would not disqualify candidates from jobs at the White House.

source https://hightimes.com/news/white-house-staffers-fired-pushed-resign-past-cannabis-use/

House Reintroduces SAFE Banking Act to Protect and Advance Legal Cannabis

House representatives have reintroduced the SAFE Banking Act in a push to allow cannabis businesses to have access to banking services.

source https://hightimes.com/news/house-reintroduces-safe-banking-act-protect-legal-cannabis/

Michigan Cracks Down on Cannabis Banking Through Credit Unions

In the U.S., banks and credit unions are reluctant to work with cannabis businesses because of the federal illegality of cannabis.

source https://hightimes.com/news/michigan/michigan-cracks-down-cannabis-banking-through-credit-unions/

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Arizona Marijuana Taxes Already Top $2 Million This Year

Less than two months after adult-use cannabis went on the shelves, Arizona is seeing huge numbers when it comes to taxes from cannabis sales.

source https://hightimes.com/news/arizona/arizona-marijuana-taxes-already-top-2-million-year/

Prescribing Cannabis: A German Doctor At The Forefront of The Medical Revolution

Few people know Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen outside of the German cannabis industry, but he is a leading voice in the discussion about cannabis acceptance in Europe.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/people/prescribing-cannabis-german-doctor-forefront-medical-revolution/

El Iván de Quilmes, el Tatuador Más Argentino de Todos

ElPlanteo.com entrevista a El Iván de Quilmes, el tatuador y skater del conurbano cuyos tatuajes reflejan la identidad argentina como ningún otro.

source https://hightimes.com/espanol/el-ivan-de-quilmes-el-tatuador-mas-argentino-de-todos/

Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls: The New Spanish Civil War Over Cannabis

Spain is on the cutting edge of not only domestic reform, but much wider European change right now... and in a fundamental way.

source https://hightimes.com/news/world/new-spanish-civil-war-over-cannabis/

Grouplove Feels The Freedom Of Vulnerability

The band discusses the unlocking power of cannabis, their surprise new album, “This Is This,” and how the darkness within us is beautiful.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/grouplove-feels-freedom-vulnerability/

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Mexico Publishes Approved Cannabis Regulations

The president of Mexico is expected to sign off on cannabis legalization. These will be the rules and regulations if he does.

source https://hightimes.com/news/mexico-publishes-approved-cannabis-regulations/

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Hawaii Senate Approves Measures to Legalize Cannabis

Two bills to reform cannabis law in Hawaii have cleared the Senate. But will they have a chance in the House?

source https://hightimes.com/news/hawaii/hawaii-senate-approves-measures-legalize-cannabis/

Cannabis Rx: A Look into A Pioneering German Pharmacy

Lux99, near Cologne is an innovative German cannabis apotheke—one of the earliest cannabis speciality pharmacies in the country. Meet the founder.

source https://hightimes.com/health/medical-marijuana/cannabis-rx-look-pioneering-german-pharmacy/

Monday, March 8, 2021

The Great GMP Debate–What Actually Counts as Certified Medical Cannabis Around the World

There are many models now afoot in different regions of the world to create a regulated cannabis infrastructure that works—but there are large gaps and differences depending on where you are.

source https://hightimes.com/news/world/great-gmp-debate-actually-counts-certified-medical-cannabis/

Virginia Congressman Urges Governor To Veto Cannabis Legalization Bill

Congressman Bob Good has penned a letter in which he urges Governor Northam to think of the children before signing a cannabis legalization bill.

source https://hightimes.com/news/virginia/virginia-congressman-urges-governor-veto-cannabis-legalization-bill/

Friday, March 5, 2021

New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension

Current or past cannabis consumption does not appear to be an independent factor in hypertension, according to newly published research.

source https://hightimes.com/news/research-marijuana-not-associated-hypertension/

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Alabama Senate Panel Passes Bill To End Jail Time For Pot Possession

A measure that would significantly reform cannabis policy in Alabama is now up for consideration by the full State Senate.

source https://hightimes.com/news/alabama-senate-panel-passes-bill-end-jail-time-pot-possession/

Director of Silk Road Tiller Russell Is Fascinated By The Good, Bad, And Everything In Between

The acclaimed writer/director of “Night Stalker” discusses weed, filmmaking, his new movie “Silk Road,” and the blending of documentaries and movies whenever possible.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/movies/director-silk-road-tiller-russell-fascinated-good-bad-everything-in-between/

NAACP Claims New Jersey Cannabis Panel Illegal Without Black Men

Critics have been pointing out that although Black men have historically been disproportionately targeted in the War on Drugs, there are no Black men on New Jersey's new Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

source https://hightimes.com/news/new-jersey/naacp-claims-new-jersey-cannabis-panel-illegal-without-black-men/

Stoner Mom Fashion For Caregivers Who Want That Extra Sparkle In Their Wardrobes

With the rising acceptance of cannabis, especially among parents who consume, there are more ways than ever to show your love for the herb.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/stoner-mom-fashion-caregivers-who-want-extra-sparkle-wardrobes/

For The Love Of Acting With Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry, the “Top Gear America” host and regular on CBS’ “The Unicorn” chats about performing, cars, and dad weed.

source https://hightimes.com/culture/love-acting-with-rob-corddry/

New Vaporizer Shipping Bans Impact Industry

The “Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act" may pose a problem for the legal cannabis industry.

source https://hightimes.com/news/new-vaporizer-shipping-bans-impact-industry/

Malta Is on The Verge of Allowing Home Grown Cannabis

The arrest of a couple in a hotel room on Valentine’s Day on drug trafficking charges seems to be the final impetus the island nation needed to take the recreational step.

source https://hightimes.com/news/world/malta-verge-allowing-home-grown-cannabis/

High Times Greats: Laraine Newman

A 1978 interview with the sexy, skinny, spaced-out icon of early 'Saturday Night Live.'

source https://hightimes.com/high-times-greats/laraine-newman/

Monday, March 1, 2021

Kanabo Knocks It Out of The Park With London IPO

The Israeli medical vape manufacturer packed a punch as it debuted on the London Stock Exchange, setting it up for European expansion. What does this mean for other firms?

source https://hightimes.com/business/kanabo-knocks-out-park-london-ipo/

Virginia Lawmakers Vote Yes On Marijuana Legalization

Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis. Now, the bill heads to the governor's desk.

source https://hightimes.com/news/virginia/virginia-lawmakers-vote-yes-marijuana-legalization/