Elon Musk’s ceaseless quest to be considered a Renaissance Man continued apace this week. “Just wrote a song called ‘Don’t doubt yer vibe,’” Musk tweeted out to his 31 million followers on…
Southern University Becomes the First HBC to Enter the CBD Industry
Southern University became the country’s first historically Black college to become involved in the CBD industry. The school announced a new anti-inflammatory product line with Ilera Holistic Healthcare at New Orleans’ H&W…
Marijuana Decriminalization Advances in Virginia State Legislature
Virginia may be a step closer to reducing its draconian punishments for small-time cannabis possession. SB2, which would clear some past cannabis-related offenses from individuals’ records and reduce sentencing possession offenses, passed…
Tennessee Man Lights Up Joint in Court To Protest Marijuana Laws
Out of the mists of confusion and panic that have roiled 2020 heretofore, a hero emerges. Instead of ducking his head, standing up straight, and expressing remorse for his weed during his…
Cleveland City Council Eliminates Penalties for Simple Cannabis Possession
The city council in Cleveland voted on Monday to end all penalties for possession of up to 200 grams, or just over 7 ounces, of cannabis, effectively decriminalizing marijuana in Ohio’s second-largest…
What’s in Your Stash? Julia Jacobson, Aster Farms, California
Julia Jacobson has suffered migraines for years, with one lasting as long as eight days. In 2016, she had a migraine to top all migraines—it lasted six months and came with vomiting…
Big Pharma Exec Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison For Role in Opioid Crisis
“He was already a billionaire when this started, and this made him even richer,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Nathaniel Yeager at big pharma drug dealer John Kapoor’s trial. On Thursday, the Insys…
Chicago Shop Owner Gets Prison Sentence For Selling K2 Laced With Rat Poison
Convenience store owner Fouad Masoud, owner of the King Mini Mart on South Kedzie Avenue on the west side of Chicago, will spend the next seven years in prison for selling K2…
In Light of Legalization, Chicago Housing Authority Revises Policy on Cannabis Use
The board of commissioners of the Chicago Housing Authority voted on Tuesday to approve a new policy to help protect residents from being evicted for using cannabis. The board’s action revises an…
Vermont Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics and Kratom
A Vermont lawmaker wants to relax the laws surrounding psychedelics. In a bill introduced Wednesday, state Rep. Brian Cina took the first step toward decriminalizing psilocybin, peyote, ayahuasca and kratom, with the…