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How Medicare For All Could Dramatically Boost Access To Medical Marijuana. Two major talking points among Democratic presidential candidates ahead of the 2020 Election has been universal health care and marijuana reform. But those two issues could have more in common than you think. According to one cannabis CEO, opening medicare for all could “dramatically” … Read the rest
10 Pop Icons You Probably Didn’t Know Were Marijuana Fans. While some celebrities like Cheech & Chong and Snoop Dogg are well known stoners, here’s a list of other noteworthy figures whose cannabis use hasn’t been as well publicized.
This famous ice cream duo admit to … Read the rest
While Dan Crenshaw isn’t an opponent of marijuana legalization, his policy decisions aren’t helping anyone either. When Joe Rogan hosts a politician on his podcast, you should expect the topic of marijuana legalization will come up at least once. Such was the case when Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), a former NAVY Seal, joined the podcast.… Read the rest
Backlash against Equinox and SoulCycle fitness clubs reverberated across social media last week as consumers voiced disapproval of billionaire owner Stephen Ross’s $250,000-per-ticket Hamptons fundraiser for President Donald Trump.
Ross, a fellow New York real-estate tycoon, is chairman and founder of Related Companies, and owner of the Miami Dolphins. Related Companies is parent company … Read the rest
The Trump administration on Monday announced that it would change the way the Endangered Species Act is applied, significantly weakening the nation’s bedrock conservation law and making it harder to protect wildlife from the multiple threats posed by climate change.
The new rules would make it easier to remove a species from the endangered list … Read the rest
Billy Ray Cyrus was forced to cut marijuana lyric from ‘Old Town Road’ verse. Unsurprisingly, rapper Lil Nas X has a pretty hilarious social media presence. A recent Tweet of his was no exception: “it’s crazy how any baby born after march has not lived in a world where old town road wasn’t number … Read the rest
Jay-Z Is Now The Chief Brand Strategist For Cannabis Brand Caliva. Rap’s first billionaire is showing no signs of slowing down in the myriad businesses that gave him that title. Now, Jay-Z has partnered with California cannabis brand Caliva, and the partnership doesn’t appear to be a simple endorsement deal. Instead, Jay has taken on … Read the rest
Why Central Banks Need to Step Up on Global Warming. In October 2012, the global financial system got its first taste of the effects of climate change when Hurricane Sandy roared through lower Manhattan, shutting down Wall Street. Amid the blackout, the power remained on in the tower containing the headquarters of Goldman Sachs, offering
The chairman of the influential House Judiciary Committee authored a message to NORML’s email list on Monday—a notable signal of how the cannabis legalization movement has entered the mainstream corridors of power on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), who last month filed legislation to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and begin repairing … Read the rest
A guide to eco-friendly travel. Travel has a lot of benefits. It breaks up our routine, makes us more physically active, and encourages us to try new things. In fact, a 2014 study found that experiences such as traveling make us happier than just buying stuff.
The downside? Carbon emissions related to tourism have been