As legal cannabis consumption continues to rise, we’ve seen an influx of pot-centric plots on both the small screen and in theatres. With shows such as Weeds and Disjointed, in addition to cult films like Pineapple Express and Woodstock, we’ve seen an increasing amount of casual marijuana-usage from a variety of demographics. Sure, we were…
Voters in Michigan legalized the recreational use and sale of cannabis in one of three statewide victories for marijuana policy reform in the midterm elections. Medical marijuana initiatives in Missouri and Utah were also successful on Tuesday, while a measure to legalize recreational pot in North Dakota failed to pass. Michigan’s Proposal 1 passed by…
Phil Pirrone’s been honing his craft for nearly a decade. And we’re not talking about the musical wit expressed through his band JJUUJJUU. We’re talking about his music festival, Desert Daze. For those who’ve never heard of it, it’s an event rooted in intergalactic psychedelia and rock and roll. It brings the opposite vibe of…
Making music videos with your friends is one of those pastimes that nearly everyone has partaken in. You get your clique together, procure a video camera (or smartphone) and proceed to choreograph a routine that rivals the works of Madonna, Michael Jackson and Rebecca Black. Sometimes the video is just a cover of an existing…
Published: Nov 21, 2017, 9:20 am • Updated: Nov 21, 2017, 9:20 am By The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — State officials say they’ve received more than 300 applications to operate 60 dispensaries that will sell medical marijuana. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy said on Monday that it had received 370 applications to operate the…
The Marijuana Justice Act, first introduced by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, is a bill that would legalize cannabis nationally with the intent of reducing the amount of minorities and low-income individuals arrested for minor marijuana possession charges. While many west coast states have legalized recreational marijuana use, and much of the northeast has…
Cannabis has been a pressing issue in Oklahoma lately. Earlier this summer, voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana. Since then, the state has been moving fast to implement the new program. As Oklahoma begins the medical marijuana approval process, issuing its first patient licenses, the state has taken a big step toward making medical…
Seattle is one of America’s principal weed cities. Medical dispensaries have populated this waterfront town for decades (nearly as long as California), and Seattle rivals Denver for having the country’s longest-standing recreational pot scene. It’s also about as natural as any place in America to indulge. The city sits between two ranges of mountains, is…
The Ace of Spades, arguably the most famous playing card in modern history, conjures up many images from the “Motorhead” song of the same name, to the final poker showdown in the 90’s western, Maverick. It also has a reputation as the “Death Card” in most English-speaking countries. However, for those that partake in consuming…
With marijuana legalization imminent, this Canadian town is pushing to ban outdoor smoking. City officials of the town of Hampstead say they plan to ban all forms of smoking in outdoor public places, according to the CBC. Hampstead is on the west end of the island of Montreal, in Quebec. Bill Steinberg, the mayor of…