Legalize It. Educate It. Celebrate It.
Cannabis legalization promised to make things right for communities devastated by the War on Drugs. But the social equity programs meant to deliver on that promise are riddled with barriers that keep small operators and formerly incarcerated people on the outside looking in — while big money moves right in through the front door.
Legal cannabis was supposed to put underground growers out of business. In some places, it's working. In others, the illicit market is stubbornly surviving — and the reasons why tell us a lot about what legalization actually looks like in practice. We dig into the economics, the pricing wars, and the complicated fate of the people who were growing long before dispensaries existed.
Across the country, a quiet revolution is rewriting the consequences of cannabis prohibition — one expunged record at a time. From California to Illinois, states are finally acknowledging that locking people up for weed was a mistake worth correcting. Here's what's happening, who it's helping, and how you might be able to take advantage of it.
Across America, a quiet revolution is happening in retirement communities, suburban living rooms, and doctor's waiting rooms — older adults are discovering cannabis for chronic pain, arthritis, and sleepless nights, often without any guidance from their physicians. The fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users is over 65, and the medical community is struggling to keep up. Here's what seniors need to know, and why the conversation is long overdue.
Legal cannabis businesses across the US are raking in billions in sales — yet most can't open a basic checking account. The federal government's refusal to reschedule cannabis has created a financial no-man's-land where entrepreneurs operate armed with cash, creativity, and a whole lot of frustration. Here's what's really going on, and why it has to change.
Millions of Americans rely on medical cannabis to manage everything from chronic pain to PTSD, yet insurance companies still treat it like a dirty word. Here's the real deal on what patients are facing in 2024 — and the practical moves you can make to protect your wallet and your health.
Legalization is spreading fast, but your employer's drug testing policy might not care. As more states protect workers who use cannabis off the clock, the rules are getting complicated — and knowing where you stand could save your job.