Category Archives: cannabis legalization

3 Signs We’re Living in the Darkest Timeline – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

Five myths about a state-run cannabis industry. Because the debate between having a state-run vs. privately-owned cannabis industry is riddled with fallacies. State-owned vs. privately-owned cannabis companies. What’s the difference? Is one more advantageous than the other? Are state-run (or government-owned) farms and stores more concerned for the public than those pesky “for-profit” dispensaries? Let’s […]

Five Myths About a State-Run Cannabis Industry – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

Five myths about a state-run cannabis industry. Because the debate between having a state-run vs. privately-owned cannabis industry is riddled with fallacies. State-owned vs. privately-owned cannabis companies. What’s the difference? Is one more advantageous than the other? Are state-run (or government-owned) farms and stores more concerned for the public than those pesky “for-profit” dispensaries? Let’s […]

Taxpayer-Funded Drugs – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

When people say “safe supply,” they mean taxpayer-funded drugs. A recent investigative piece in the National Post inspired lively debate about it in the House of Commons.  But, as Noam Chomsky wrote, “The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that […]

The Highs and Lows of New York’s Cannabis Industry Rollout

Recreational cannabis is now legal in New York. Theoretically, you can go into a dispensary and buy some cannabis and smoke/eat/drink/ingest it, or even open up your own cannabis business. There’s just one problem: there’s an indefinite license freeze going on right now, so nobody knows when new licenses will be rolled out. This article […]

High Standards at New York’s MJ Unpacked

Amid the haste and intensity of New York City, MJ Unpacked delivered a well organized, insightful showcase of brands and thought leaders. Inspiring conversations segued gracefully into networking opportunities. Exhibitors were thoughtfully arranged, subtly guiding 2,458 attendees from one area of interest to the next. All three days of the vent were consistently busy and […]

Patients Will be the Biggest Winners of European Legalization

Adult-use cannabis legalization has garnered significant attention to start this decade in Europe, and rightfully so. The effort to legalize cannabis for adult use is not new on the continent. However, the momentum for legalization in Europe is greater now than ever before. In Malta, adult-use legalization is already a reality. This month, regulators will […]

How a Brand’s Battle for Freedom Inspired a Mission for Change

Cannabis culture has long been steeped in advocacy. Between fighting for reform, championing environmental causes, and righting the wrongs of the war on drugs, activism is in our roots. History aside, cannabis consumers are also inherently empathic, demonstrating higher levels of moral decision-making versus non-consumers. Additionally, key demographics like Gen Z and millennials are also […]

VCBC Launches Constitutional Challenge Against B.C. Government – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

The B.C. government will soon be using a strengthened Civil Forfeiture Act to put a nail in the coffin of B.C. Bud cannabis farmers. B.C. Bud is the colloquial term for thousands of underground cannabis farmers, vendors, and other related cannabis service providers. Before legalization, these people were engaging in civil disobedience. If Canada ever […]

CannaTravel – Singapore: Pros and Cons – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

The news that Germany backtracked on all its plans for a regulated cannabis market in light of not getting EU approval, was a bit of a blow. However, another EU country has its own plans. The Czech Republic is talking about a regulated market, and might now be the first country in the EU to […]

Did Florida Just Legalize Cannabis? – Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana

The B.C. government will soon be using a strengthened Civil Forfeiture Act to put a nail in the coffin of B.C. Bud cannabis farmers. B.C. Bud is the colloquial term for thousands of underground cannabis farmers, vendors, and other related cannabis service providers. Before legalization, these people were engaging in civil disobedience. If Canada ever […]