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Can Cannabis Unify Republicans and Democrats?
November 3, 2017
Once upon a time, cannabis was one of the most divisive issues in the nation. Since well before federal prohibition in 1937, cannabis—or “marihuana”—was seen either as a corrupter of young Americans’ moral fiber and a mainline to a life of violent crime or as a beneficial, all-natural antidote to an increasingly commercialized, authoritarian state […]
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entertainment
Who’s a Bigger Pothead, Snoop Dogg or Willie Nelson?
November 1, 2017
For a long time, marijuana use in the U.S. was pretty stigmatized. Being known as a consumer of “the Devil’s lettuce” could tarnish your prestige or reputation. Although there are plenty of famous people who have admitted to smoking pot today, including a few Presidents of the United States, none are better known for their […]
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culture, politics
How Did Cannabis Ever Become Illegal?
October 24, 2017
Nearly everyone now alive in the United States was born in an era of cannabis prohibition, and for some, the shift to legalization has been both exciting and a bit bewildering. But as cannabis enters the mainstream and—as we hope and expect—enjoys full legality soon, that calculus is going to change. More and more Americans […]
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culture
Is It Time to Retire the Term ‘Marijuana'?
October 23, 2017
Way back in the 1990s, around the time of that first, groundbreaking legalization of medical cannabis—thanks, California!—it was common to hear the warning “This isn’t your parents’ marijuana!” This was a bit of caution aimed at smokers returning to the fold: Newer, more carefully cultivated cannabis flower were exponentially more potent than the “street weed” […]
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cannabis, health
Can Cannabis Help Me Stop Snoring?
October 20, 2017
If your deep sleep sounds like a midnight lawnmower, chances are you barely even notice it. It probably doesn’t consciously bother you all that much. You go to bed and wake up like nothing happened. Your partner, however, may have a somewhat different opinion… So, for the sake of your significant other and your own […]
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cannabis
Does Cannabis Make You More Creative?
October 12, 2017
Some of our most celebrated creatives—artists, musicians, writers, and even scientists—swear by cannabis as a tool for driving creative breakthrough and inspiration. Salvador Dali. Bob Marley. Shakespeare. Carl Sagan. In one interview, megastar singer Lady Gaga revealed, “I smoke a lot of pot when I write music.” These icons are far from exceptions. The prevalence […]
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cannabis, health
Top 4 Cannabis Strains for Enhancing Your Hiking Experience
October 12, 2017
There are few experiences in the world better than sitting on top of a large hill overlooking a vast expanse of nature while blazed on your favorite bud. For many people, marijuana is an essential component of any outdoor excursion, and choosing the right strain to bring along can be vital in maximizing the enjoyment […]
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cannabis, health, news
Does Cannabis Use Increase the Risk of Vehicle Crashes?
October 4, 2017
Despite some frustrating speed bumps, the tidal wave of cannabis legalization shows no signs of receding anytime soon, and one of its primary benefits—besides access to safe, high-quality and clean marijuana!—is the flood of research following in its wake. As we’ve reported previously, two recent studies examine the question of what cannabis legalization does for […]
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cannabis, entertainment
What Are the Five Best Instagram Hashtags for Cannabis Enthusiasts to Follow?
October 4, 2017
In recent years, a lively cannabis community has developed on the internet. Across social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit, you can find cannabis lovers of all stripes and colors coming together to share pictures, videos, infographics, coupons and more related to one subject: their love of weed. If you use Instagram, chances are you follow […]
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