Josh Jardine

Social equity” is a frequently used term that isn’t always defined the same way. Because I, for one, welcome our new AI overlords, an AI-generated definition posits that “social equity is the principle of fairness and justice in how society allocates resources and opportunities. It aims to ensure that everyone has access to the same […]

Arguably the worst part of using cannabis is when the effect, often from an edible, greatly exceeds your intentions, moving you into a temporary state doctors call “being high AF.” Although it doesn’t inflict any permanent damage, too much THC can result in effects ranging from uncomfortable to terrifying. Aside from an IV of Valium, […]

It’s 2025, let’s look at some predictions for the year ahead in cannabis. Trump Is Going to Fully Legalize Cannabis Whenever we elect a new president, talk of how “this president is going to take bold action and free the weed” starts up, like some stoner Linus fruitlessly waiting for the Great Pumpkin. That’s no […]

There exists a divide between those who value “organically” produced goods, versus those who favor “conventionally” produced versions. Complicating matters, what one person considers “organic” may differ greatly from another, and standards vary between the nonprofits and businesses that certify what is, or is not, organic. The reasons for selecting organic options include fewer pesticides, […]

This month marks 10 years since Oregon passed Measure 91, which created our Adult Use cannabis program. Since then, the state has grown, sold, taxed and consumed a tremendous amount of cannabis (including edibles, vaporizers and other canna products.) While there are valid arguments that in doing so the state decimated its long-running Oregon Medical […]

There are numerous topics that are historically divisive, of which people have very strong feelings — politics, religion, reproductive rights — and to that list you can add unions. This November, Oregonians will be asked to vote on Ballot Measure 119, which moves Oregon toward unionization of cannabis workers. This measure is made more complex […]

Cannabis Rescheduling Delayed Until Post Election Despite the hopes of many, including our own soon-retiring Cannabis Crusader, Rep. Earl Bluenenhauer, cannabis will not see a rescheduling prior to the election. The Drug Enforcement Administration announced that it would be holding a hearing on December 2 of this year. This comes after a public comment period […]

“Magic” mushrooms have once again been in the news recently, and it hasn’t been for the best of reasons. For regular readers, it may have a sense of deja vu, as it parallels a cannabis-related news cycle with disturbing similarities. While sparking one up is always a good idea before diving in, feel free to […]

This summer, many of you will be enjoying weekends packed with camping, cookouts and, let’s not kid ourselves, cannabis. This isn’t a bad thing. If your summer plans involve becoming one with the couch while getting hiiiiiigh, salute, and you should partake however you see fit. Haul that OG Graffix out, do knife hits off […]

With all the attention paid recently to the seemingly inevitable rescheduling of cannabis, it’s easy to have missed a less well covered legislative move regarding hemp. This relates to the Farm Bill, which is important even for non-farmers. It’s the bill that effectively legalized CBD, as it “authorized the production of hemp and removed hemp […]