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Florida Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Approved for November 2024 Ballot

The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled that the challenges from Attorney General Ashley Moody are invalid, and that Amendment 3 will be put on the…

Active-Duty U.S. Airman, Inspired by Aaron Bushnell, on Hunger Strike Outside White House over Gaza

Democracy Now! speaks with an active-duty soldier in the U.S. Air Force on hunger strike to demand an immediate ceasefire…

Legendary Pot Activist John Sinclair Dead at 82, OR Governor Signs Bill to Recriminalize Drug Possession, More… (4/2/24)

Legendary Pot Activist John Sinclair Dead at 82, OR Governor Signs Bill to Recriminalize Drug Possession, More… (4/2/24) Hawaii activists are pressing for action ahead…

Colorado Bill Banning Social Media MJ, Drug Posts Raises Constitutional Concerns

While lawmakers have recently updated a new piece of legislation that would ban social media users from positively mentioning or promoting cannabis and other drugs,…

Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications

PARDON is requesting more money to fund additional staff members to address incoming cannabis pardon applications. The post Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds…

"Dying Slowly While the World Is Watching": Bethlehem Reverend on Israel's War on Palestinian Christians

As Christians around the world celebrated Easter Sunday, Palestinian Christians from the occupied West Bank were prevented from reaching Jerusalem…

Germany legalizes cannabis for personal use

Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts.

The Grand History of Cannabis

Artist Mossy Giant teams up with Spanish social club La Creme Gracia to illustrate the chronicle of cannabis throughout time. The post The Grand History…

Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill To Legalize Cannabis Sales

Virginia’s governor has vetoed legislation to authorize licensed pot sales and another bill allowing for resentencing of past pot convictions. The post Virginia Governor Vetoes…

Assange Extradition Delayed: British MP Jeremy Corbyn on U.K. Court Seeking More Assurances from U.S.

The British High Court in London has put the extradition of Julian Assange on hold until the United States provides…

Protesters Disrupt Record $25 Million Biden Fundraiser in NYC as Thousands March Against Gaza War

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the largest one-night fundraiser in presidential campaign history on Thursday. The event at Radio City Music Hall…

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Prods AG on Marijuana Policy Guidance, VA Governor Vetoes Legal Weed Commerce, More… (3/29/24)

Congressional Cannabis Caucus Prods AG on Marijuana Policy Guidance, VA Governor Vetoes Legal Weed Commerce, More… (3/29/24) Complementary psychedelic task force bills are moving in…

Researchers Find New Way To Measure Potency of Mushrooms

A potential game-changer has emerged in the world of mushrooms. The post Researchers Find New Way To Measure Potency of Mushrooms appeared first on High…

Republican Senators Say Cannabis Rescheduling Violates International Treaties

Three Republican senators are calling on the DEA to reject a Biden administration proposal to reschedule marijuana under federal drug laws. The post Republican Senators…

Pew Survey Finds 9 in 10 Americans Support Pot Legalization

More research proves it’s time to legalize. The post Pew Survey Finds 9 in 10 Americans Support Pot Legalization appeared first on High Times.

"The Worst of What Humanity Is Capable Of": Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan on What She Saw in Gaza

Almost six months into Israel’s assault, Gaza’s health sector has been completely decimated. Before October 7, Gaza had 36 hospitals….

Three GOP Senators Oppose Rescheduling Pot, WI Governor Signs Xylazine Test Strip Bill, More… (3/28/24)

Three GOP Senators Oppose Rescheduling Pot, WI Governor Signs Xylazine Test Strip Bill, More… (3/28/24) New Hampshire’s path to marijuana legalization just got twistier, Kansas…

Arizona Weed Sales Topped $1.4 Billion Last Year

Sales of licensed weed in Arizona have exceeded $1 billion per year over the last three years. The post Arizona Weed Sales Topped $1.4 Billion…

California Cops Return Weed From Raid

Two business owners in California last week had nearly $1,000,000 worth of weed returned to them after it was seized in a raid in September.…

Gavin Rossdale Shows How Celebrity Weed Features Should Be Done

High Times took Bush Frontman Gavin Rossdale on a mini-tour of New York City’s licensed and unlicensed hot spots. The post Gavin Rossdale Shows How…

Restaurant Denies Service to Rapper for Smelling Like Pot, Sparking National Debate in South Africa

Rapper Emtee, along with artists Uncle Vinny and Yungseruno, were denied service at a restaurant in South Africa for smelling like weed and having tattoos.…

"We Don't Need More Detention Centers, More Border Patrol": Fernando García on SB4 & New Spending Law

An immigration battle continues on the border between Texas and Mexico, as Texas’s state government increases its militarization of the…

It's Official: Germany Has Legalized Marijuana as of April 1, and More… (3/27/24)

It’s Official: Germany Has Legalized Marijuana as of April 1, and More… (3/27/24) A Kansas bill to reform civil asset forfeiture goes to the governor,…

Minnesota Bill Doubles Home Grow Plant Count for MMJ Patients

A bill pending in the Minnesota legislature would let medical marijuana patients grow twice as many cannabis plants as the law that legalized recreational pot…

Mexican President Says Country Won’t Combat Cartels on Orders From U.S.

The president of Mexico issued a defiant message to the United States last week, saying that the country will not fight the powerful drug cartels…

Cannabis Cultivator Fees Waived in New York Until 2026

Three years after adult-use cannabis was signed in New York, the Cannabis Control Board is addressing the needs of struggling farmers. The post Cannabis Cultivator…

Ex-U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for Violating Ceasefire Resolution

We speak with former top U.N. human rights official Craig Mokhiber after the Security Council voted Monday on a resolution…

House GOP Policy Panel Says Reject Pot Banking Bill, MN Drug Residue Decrim Bill Advances, More… (3/26/24)

House GOP Policy Panel Says Reject Pot Banking Bill, MN Drug Residue Decrim Bill Advances, More… (3/26/24) Hawaii’s marijuana legalization bill advances but faces dimming…

Diddy’s Homes Raided by Homeland Security as Feds Close in on Alleged Human Trafficking Crimes

Two homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs were raided by federal law enforcement officers as the human trafficking case heats up. The post Diddy’s Homes…

Switzerland Shares First Data on ‘ZüriCan’ Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Study

The adult-use cannabis pilot program in Switzerland is alive and well, and the country has shared its first batch of initial insights surrounding consumer trends,…

As Israel Blocks More U.N. Aid, Gaza Is on the Brink of "Most Intense Famine" Since WW2

In Gaza, millions of Palestinians are starving after five months of U.S.-backed attacks by Israel, while Israel continues to prevent…

Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary

Former politician Scott Rudder is owner and operator of a new dispensary in Riverside, New Jersey. The post Former Mayor, Assemblyman Opens New Jersey Dispensary…

False Dosage Labels on 96% of Tested Amazon Hemp Products, Many With No Hemp or CBD

Under Amazon’s current regulations, CBD product sales are not technically allowed, though that doesn’t stop suppliers from selling them anyway. A new analysis shows that…

Annual Fluoride Awareness Week Update

As every year during our annual Fluoride Awareness Week, Fluoride Action Network (FAN) founder Dr. Paul Connett is here to…

Headlines for March 19, 2024

Famine in Northern Gaza Imminent; U.N., EU Blast "Man-Made" Hunger Crisis by Israel and U.S. Gazans Say Israel's Assault on…

Trying to Grow Pot Right is a Real Fight [FEATURE]

Trying to Grow Pot Right is a Real Fight [FEATURE] Mom-and-pop legal marijuana farmers trying to grow in the most Earth-friendly fashion face many obstacles,…

U.S. Said It Was Calling for a Gaza Ceasefire, But Its U.N. Resolution Didn't Say That: Phyllis Bennis

At the U.N. Security Council, China and Russia have vetoed a U.S. draft resolution on the war in Gaza. The…

Germany Legalizes Marijuana, CDC Releases Drug Overdose Report, More… (3/22/24)

Germany Legalizes Marijuana, CDC Releases Drug Overdose Report, More… (3/22/24) An initiative campaign to legalize weed in Arkansas takes its first steps, the Idaho Senate…

SoCal City, Costa Mesa, Officials Consider Sweeping New Rules for Dispensaries

The city council in Costa Mesa, California had a long night on Tuesday. The post SoCal City, Costa Mesa, Officials Consider Sweeping New Rules for…

State Attorneys General Ask Congress To Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products

The attorneys general of 21 states have called on congressional leaders to regulate intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 THC. The post State Attorneys General…