Regulated cannabis programs have created jobs, increased tax revenue, positively impacted the opioid crisis, and through expungement programs, ever so slightly reduced the impact the War on Drugs has taken upon communities—primarily communities of color. It’s not perfect, but it’s doing more good than harm, and is a huge step up from nationwide prohibition. Yet, […]
Josh Jardine
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What Musicians Consume
Musicians and cannabis
go hand in hand. We asked a few of them
what they partake in
History shows that cannabis gained widespread awareness thanks to jazz musicians from New Orleans who shared it while touring. It even spawned an entire genre of music based around cannabis, known as “Viper Jazz,” named so because of the snake-like hissing sound of someone toking on a joint. Louis Armstrong even endorsed cannabis, saying, “One […]
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Cannabis Headlines Nationwide
News you may have missed while doing your “pot weed.” NFL Player quits while smoking a joint Dallas Cowboy defensive end David Irving went onto Instagram Live this month to announce he was quitting the league at age 25. He then verbally took the NFL out behind the woodshed and beat it mercilessly with a […]
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Know Your Grow
Craft cannabis profile: Peak Extracts
Oregon’s cannabis industry is in a major state of flux. Oversupply, plummeting prices and widespread consolidation are a boon for consumers—but those issues can overshadow the value of supporting Oregon “craft cannabis.” This isn’t a crucial consideration for consumers who simply want the lowest-possible price. No one should be shamed because of a limited budget—especially […]
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Weed Pusher; Pill Pusher
“They sell drugs in the hood but the man he move the medicine/He’ll prescribe you Augmen for everything.” The Roots, “Rising Down” With rapidly expanding recreational cannabis programs here and abroad, it’s surprising when cannabis growers, dispensaries or brands are equated with “drug pushers.” People who do this have never been a part of any […]
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The Oversupply Headache
Oregon produces more cannabis than we consume, causing endless consternation for regulatory and law enforcement agencies. This oversupply has resulted in threats from the state’s attorney general that authorities needed to step up their enforcement and efforts to deal with it before he does. It’s also sent prices plunging, dropping 50 percent last year, with […]
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Canada’s Legalization, Four Months In
Let’s check in again with how Canada is doing with its national legalization of cannabis, just four months in. It’s the largest cannabis legalization program ever undertaken, and even though Americans do terribly in learning from other countries (or from history, or in school), perhaps we can buck that trend and take away some insight […]
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Prohibition Arguments Cannalyzed: On Mexico Smuggling
Happy 2019, everyone! Let’s kick off the New Year with another installment of our series “Prohibition Arguments, Cannalyzed,” in which we examine arguments used by those who are anti-cannabis. This week, a favorite often cited by those who sport MAGA hats. Argument: “If you legalize cannabis, it just helps the criminal gangs like MIA smuggle […]
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A Cannabis Year in Review
Whereas a cannabis columnist looks back at the industry
As 2018 draws to a close, let’s follow up on some stories, assess where the cannabis industry stands—both Oregon’s and on a national scale—and what we might expect in the new year. Attorney General elf fired: Nation rejoices In January, Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memorandum, which had offered states a semblance of protection from […]
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High Returns: Investing in Cannabis Stocks
People frequently ask me about investing in cannabis stock. My response is on par with asking a dog their take on the intricacies of German biodynamic farming: near zero comprehension, evidenced by a tilting of the head and possibly licking the face of the person asking the question. (This ensures I am only ever asked […]
