Supreme Court to consider whether people who smoke pot can legally own guns
WASHINGTON (AP) â The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case...
Constitutional Rights or Criminal Prohibition: Why Cannabis Users Shouldn’t Lose Their Second Amendment
The Supreme Court just agreed to hear a case that perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of cannabis prohibition in 2025: United States v. Hemani, which will...
CNY cannabis business cited for illegal sales has new owner and, now, a license
It has a new owner, a new name and new products. And now, for the first time, it has a license. The Dispensary by the...
The Hidden Science Behind Feminized Cannabis Seeds and Why Growers Love Them
Cannabis cultivation has come a long way since the early days of unpredictable harvests and mixed-gender plants. One of the biggest turning points in this...
Why Gen Z is Saying Yes to Cannabis and No to Alcohol in Record Numbers
Why Gen Z Is Choosing Weed Over Booze Gen Z, or the Generation Z that was born between the early 1990âs through the early 2000âs...
Six States Lead Nation in Anti-DEI Legislative Push, New Report Finds
A new policy brief from the University of Southern California reveals that six statesâTexas, Missouri, Tennessee, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Indianaâhave emerged as national leaders in...
Does Cannabis Cause Mental Illness, or Just Expose It?
Despite the numerous studies backing up the significant mental and physical benefits of marijuana, prohibitionists still continue to fuel the fear-mongering factory with clickbaity articles...
New youth non-profit and zoo are first Syracuse recipients of cannabis reinvestment money
Syracuse, NY â A new Syracuse non-profit aimed at youth transitioning out of the criminal justice system was one of four locally who won inaugural...
The DEA’s War on Progress: How an Agency Designed to Fail Keeps Cannabis from Patients
It’s a familiar story by now – well-intentioned researchers submit applications to study cannabis, politicians make promises about reform, and years later, nothing has changed....
University of West Florida Proposes Eliminating Juneteenth as Paid Holiday
File photoThe University of West Florida has put forward a proposal that would remove Juneteenth from its list of eight paid employee holidays, raising concerns...
The DOJ’s Move Against HSIs is a Direct Attack on Equity
I began college as a first-generation, low-income student in Californiaâs community colleges. My parents never had the chance to attend college, and I wasnât sure...
Death Row for Gummies: The Countries That Will Execute You for Cannabis
Jarred Shaw is a 35-year-old American basketball player who helped his team win Indonesia’s 2023 Basketball League championship. He’s also a Texan with Crohn’s diseaseâa...
Stanford University’s Cannabis Warnings for Seniors: Separating Facts from Pharma-Friendly Fiction
When I saw Stanford Medicine’s article about cannabis use in older adults, I expected balanced, evidence-based health guidance. What I got instead was a mixture...
What Are the Best Times of Day to Take Delta 9 Gummies? Top 5 Recommendations for Maximum Effectiveness
People are becoming more curious about the best times to take different cannabis products, and delta 9 gummies are no exception. Many want to know...
THC in Your Blood Doesn’t Mean Your High Behind the Wheel: Unpacking the Latest Driving Study
Right on schedule, here comes another study that’s about to be weaponized by cannabis opponents everywhere. The American College of Surgeons presented research claiming that...
The 20% Solution: How Cannabis Beverages are Quietly Solving Alcohol’s Deadly Problems
I’ll admit it â I’m not a fan of THC beverages. The one time I tried them, the experience wasn’t great. The onset felt weird,...
Banana Kush Strain Information: Flavor, Aroma, and Benefits
Imagine lighting up a joint and being greeted by the scent of ripe bananas and tropical cream. Thatâs the signature experience of Banana Kush! With...
Finally, Real Evidence: How a Standardized Cannabis Extract Is Changing the Chronic Pain Game
After decades of anecdotal evidence, industry hype, and low-quality studies that couldn’t definitively prove cannabis helps with pain, we finally have what researchers are calling...
Higher Education Leaders Reject Trump Administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence”
In the days following the White House’s October 1 invitation to nine institutions to sign a controversial compact with the federal government, college and university...
The ICE Shooter and the Cannabis Scapegoat: Why We Need to Talk About Violence, Not Weed
Here we go again. Another mass shooting, another tragic loss of life, and right on cue, the media starts digging through the shooter’s background looking...
Dr. Felecia M. Nave Named President and CEO of 1890 Universities Foundation
Dr. Felecia M. Nave has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the 1890 Universities Foundation, the organization announced this week. Nave, who assumed...
From Consumer to Cultivator: Why Growing Your Own Cannabis Will Transform Your Relationship with the Plant
From Consumer to Cultivator: Why Growing Your Own Cannabis Will Transform Your Relationship with the Plant Walk into any dispensary today and you’ll be bombarded...
Federal Shutdown Halts Civil Rights Probes, Threatens Research as Higher Ed Braces for Impact
WASHINGTON â As the federal government shutdown entered its first day Wednesday, higher education leaders warned of mounting consequences for students and research institutions, even...
The Nug Bunny’s Fall: When Cannabis Activism Meets Reality
The Nug Bunny’s Fall: When Cannabis Activism Meets Reality Well, well, well. Remember our friend from Lufkin, Texas â the one I dubbed the “Nug...
Delta College President to Depart for National Higher Education Advocacy Role
Dr. Michael Gavin will step down as president of Delta College in January 2026 to lead efforts in building a national coalition focused on defending...
Buyer Beware on Schedule 3 – Descheduling or Bust: Why Half-Measures Won’t Cut It for Cannabis Reform
Descheduling or Bust: Why Half-Measures Won’t Cut It for Cannabis Reform I’ve learned to stop trying to predict the cannabis policy landscape. Every time I...
Senators Introduce Legislation to Establish First Federal Protections for College Athletes
A group of Democratic senators introduced legislation Monday that would grant college athletes their first federal rights and protections while reshaping how universities negotiate media...
What is Delta-9 THC?
Delta-9 THC, often simply called THC, is the most well-known and widely used cannabinoid in cannabis. It is responsible for the plantâs psychoactive effects and...
How California Finally Learned What Every Cannabis Advocate Has Been Screaming about for Years
I Hate Being Right: How California Finally Learned What Every Cannabis Advocate Has Been Screaming for Years Sometimes being right sucks, especially when you’ve been...
Why We Need Hip Hop in Higher Education: How Do We Confront the Representation Crisis?
Higher education is experiencing a troubling âcrisis of confidence.â Many of us feel the dissonance between what education claims to be and the direction in...
Banking on Change: How Cannabis Financial Services Are Quietly Evolving Under Federal Prohibition
While everyone’s been watching the political theater around cannabis rescheduling and state-by-state legalization battles, something quietly revolutionary has been happening in the financial sector. Banks...
Laugh Your Way into an Insurance Career: The Jokes That Define Each Role
By Roger Lear The insurance industry offers excellent job opportunities, yet many people are unaware of its existence. I have been around insurance professionals for...
5 Powerful, Overlooked Strategies To Get a Job in a Soft Job Market in Orlando
By Roger Lear Orlando has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the county. However, when the job market slows down, many job seekers feel stuck,...
Reefer Madness 2.0: Examining the Latest Cannabis Fertility Scare and What the Science Actually Says
Here we go again. Just when you think we’ve moved past the era of sensationalized cannabis research designed to terrify the public, along comes another...
AAUP Report: Trump Administration ‘Weaponizing’ Title VI Against Higher Education
The American Association of University Professors released a scathing report Monday accusing the Trump administration of using civil rights law to undermine academic freedom and...
Cannabis vs. Caffeine: Which Is Better For Energy?
Weed Vs. Caffeine: Which Is Better For Energy Mix Both For Even Better Experience! Traditionally, a cup of coffeeâor tea for someâis the preferred way...
Plant Medicines and the Self: Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
For tens of thousands of years, humans have turned to plant medicines as gateways to understanding the deeper mysteries of consciousness and existence. From the...
Texas A&M President Steps Down After Political Campaign Targets Academic Freedom
Texas A&M University President Dr. Mark A. Welsh III announced his resignation Thursday following intense political pressure from state Republican leaders over a viral confrontation...
The DEA’s Regulatory Cannabis Shell Game: Why Clear Rules Are the Enemy of Bureaucratic Power
For seven years, MMJ BioPharma has been trapped in what can only be described as regulatory purgatory. They’ve jumped through every hoop the DEA has...
Skittles (Zkittlez) Seeds Info 2025: Origin, Cultivation, & Effects
Among the many cannabis strains that have won the hearts of enthusiasts, Skittles (often spelled Zkittlez) holds a special place. Known for its candy-like sweetness...
Don’t Want to Smoke Your Cannabis? – Here are the Safest Ways to Consume THC into Your Body
What Are The Safest Ways To Consume Marijuana If You Prefer Not To Smoke Smoking may be the most popular way of medicating with weed,...
Busting the Myth That Water Filtration in Cannabis Consumption Makes Smoking Weed Safer
The Big Bong Theory: Busting the Myth of Water Filtration in Cannabis Consumption For as long as I can remember, there’s been an almost religious...
3 Things Young Cannabis Users Get Wrong about Weed – Advice from the OG Stoners
What Young Stoners Get Wrong About Weed: Cannabis Wisdom from Two Decades of Cannabis Evolution After over twenty years of cannabis consumption, I’ve watched my...
The Pendulum Swings from Woke to Holy – How Cannabis Users Must Navigate the New Religious Revival
Ganja Theory: The Pendulum Swings from Woke to Holy – How Cannabis Users Must Navigate the New Religious Revival The Sacred and the Stoned: When...
The Social Story of Cannabis – The Narrative to Hook a President into Doing the Right Thing
The Social Story of Cannabis While cannabis in its essence is just a plant, attached to it are perspectives and internal narratives that shape our...
Best Treatments for Eating Disorders? – New Study Cites Psychedelics and Cannabis as Best Options
New Study Cites Psychedelics And Cannabis As Best Treatments For Eating Disorders Eating disorders still affect approximately 5% of the population, most especially affecting young...
How Legal Hemp Accidentally Broke the War on Weed: When Cops Can’t Tell the Difference
Sometimes the best victories against prohibition come not from grand gestures, but from bureaucratic oversights that slowly unravel the entire system. That’s exactly what’s happening...
Leading vs. Inspiring
Leading often implies that we are in the position to do so. A formalized place from which we direct others toward a goal. That position...
New Federal Study Proves That Cannabis Treats Anxiety and Depression – The Push for Schedule 3 That Was Needed?
Historically speaking, much of cannabis research that has been funded by the US federal government has yielded results that leaned towards finding negative outcomes, instead...
Will AI Replace HR in Insurance? The Future of Human Resources in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceÂ
By Roger Lear You may have heard, but artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every aspect of the insurance industry. From underwriting to claims adjusting, processes...