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The Drug War

A History of Marijuana Prohibition Fueled by Fear and Prejudice

March 14, 2025 | The Drug War
In the early 20th century, a new moral crusade took root in Texas against a little-known intoxicant: marijuana. Local headlines warned of a “native Mexican herb which causes the smoker to crave murder” . Preachers, politicians, and press alike painted cannabis as a menace lurking in immigrant com…
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Top Ten Prohibitionist Lies

March 7, 2025 | Legislative, The Drug War
The March 3 hearing showcased the best anti-THC talking points from the 1970’s, 80’s and beyond. Like a hit parade of bogus tunes, here’s the Top Ten Prohibitionist Lies 1. “Marijuana is a Gateway Drug” • Falsehood: Using marijuana leads people to use harder drugs like heroin or meth. • Reality: …
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Drug Warrior Mentality Meets Hemp

September 17, 2024 | The Drug War
Recent statements by Collin County law enforcement officials regarding THCa products derived from hemp reveal the lingering influence of an outdated “drug warrior” mentality – a relic of the War on Drugs era that continues to skew perceptions of hemp and its derivatives.
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DEA’s Stance on Delta-8 THC Derived from CBD:

August 23, 2023 | The Drug War
The DEA’s viewpoint on delta-8 THC derived from CBD has been a topic of debate and concern within the hemp industry. A recently uncovered email provides fresh insights, suggesting that when derived from CBD, delta-8 THC is regarded as a controlled substance by the agency.With the federal le…
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Ricky Ross & Kevin Booth: The Drug War

August 3, 2021 | The Drug War
Some days, you sit back and realize how all of your hard work has paid off.  Some days, you may have the privilege of talking shop with a man whose work you’ve admired for over 20 years.  I had the pleasure of interviewing these two men, and then the very next day, Mr. Tommy Chong.&nbsp…
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LEAFLY

A journey through landrace cannabis in LA: From Mendocino to…
– Lindsay MaHarry

After basking in the terpene-rich atmosphere of The Madrones—a weed […]

Leafly’s top 8 feminized seeds of 2025
– Leafly Staff

Find the best feminized seeds of 2025. Leafly selected feminized […]

Shop military discounts and veteran-owned dispensaries this Memorial Day
– Leafly Staff

This Memorial Day, honor America’s heroes by choosing to shop […]

Cannabis Industry Journal

STIIIZY Expands by Opening 44th Retail Store
– Rick Biros

The STIIIZY Hawthorne grand opening marks the company’s ninth retail store […]

Positioning Cannabis Companies for Success in 2025: Navigating Risks and…
– Rick Biros

The cannabis sector faces a multifaceted landscape marked by economic challenges, […]

Hemp Today

Germany issues tax stamps for hemp flowers in major industry…
– HempToday®

In a long-awaited shift that signals growing legal acceptance of […]

Australia eases rules on hemp in animal nutrition, clears path…
– HempToday®

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has revised […]

Cottonized hemp fibers could help reshape the natural textiles market,…
– HempToday®

A new research breakthrough reframes hemp fiber not as a […]

Ganjapreneur

Texas Lawmakers Pass Total Ban on THC
– Graham Abbott

The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday passed Senate Bill […]

Oregon Passes Bill to Allow Cannabis Product Samples Between Companies
– Graham Abbott

The Oregon House of Representatives voted 40-10 on Monday to […]

Minnesota Ends Criminal Penalties for Bong Water
– TG Branfalt

A judiciary and public safety bill signed by Minnesota Gov. […]