4,000-square-foot industrial space tucked away in a West Berkeley neighborhood, a team of glass blowers is hard at work. In one corner, a young man named Sam is repairing a piece of laboratory glassware used for cannabis distillation, the bright orange flames from his lathe dancing just inches from his face. In another, a woman […]
In a video tweeted Saturday, which is known as the annual holiday for stoners, the ice cream brand pointed out that when it comes to pot, those who profit and those who are punished don’t tend to look alike. In a statement released Friday, Ben & Jerry’s also urged lawmakers to “provide provide pardons/amnesty to […]
Illinois could legalize recreational marijuana by January 1, 2020, thanks to a new bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted as central to criminal justice reform. The proposed legislation announced by Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers Saturday would allow people 21 and over to purchase recreational marijuana at a licensed dispensary in Illinois, which currently has a statewide […]
Doctors in the UK have refused to prescribe Teagan THC, a psychoactive compound found in cannabis. But Mrs Appleby believes the drug will help reduce her daughter’s symptoms. She bought a three-month supply of THC and Cannabidiol (CBD), using money raised through crowdfunding, at a pharmacy in The Hague. “I’m absolutely gutted,” she said after […]
420 BLAZEIT SEND TWETE !!!Image: vicky leta / mashable art team It’s 4/20 baby!!! It’s Saturday, you’re lit, brain perfectly calibrated to toasted, sparking your joy, blowing smoke rings so on point it feels criminal not to share on your Instagram story. But something stops you from posting. And it probably sounds like the voice […]
The Democratic field for the President Donald Trump in the general election, the presidential hopefuls are trying to stand out on the issues. HuffPost asked readers to share what they would ask a presidential candidate, given the chance. In dozens of replies, readers touched on a variety of issues — from health care to LGBTQ […]
“We are working hard across government to ensure we get these medicines to those who need them.” Mrs Appleby, from Aylesham, Kent, said it was “really good news” and she would collect the drugs in London tomorrow. She hopes it will give her daughter a “new lease of life”. Teagan has a rare chromosomal disorder […]
Edible cannabis products, like brownies and THC-infused candies, are often seen as a bit of giggly harmless fun. However, while still notably safer than alcohol use, these friendly-looking snacks can also come with dangers if not used responsibly. In fact, new research suggests that edibles may be more dangerous than smokable or vaped cannabis, at least […]
Humanity just can’t make up its mind about cannabis. For thousands of years, humans have used the stuff as medicine or to travel on spiritual quests. That, though, didn’t quite suit the British, who banned cannabis in colonial India. Then in the 20th century, the United States government declared war on marijuana, and most of […]
In policy, academic, and urban planning circles, know that they hear your grousing about traffic and roll their eyes. Yep, traffic is bad. It drives you nuts. It’s not good for the environment: All that idling! But in the US, those pragmatic wonks have been pitching the same solution for decades. You just won’t listen. […]