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The Good and the Bad in Pot Bills in Salem

My columns with the fewest number of “likes” are ones that deal with cannabis policy
Josh Jardine

However, the least sexy/funny topics—such as bills pertaining to how we produce, sell and consume cannabis in Oregon—are of far greater importance than my take on the new OG Purple Ghost Rider Cookie Kush. (“It tasted of pot, and I felt high.”) So let’s talk about two bills: SB1057, which just became law, and HB2198, […]

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Living with a Cannabis Columnist

Or life as a canna-widow… kind of.
Josh Jardine

She’s baaaack! We like our cannabis columnist’s girlfriend’s writing so much that we had to bring you another one this week. Enjoy, canna-lovelies! As my boyfriend recovers from his newest self-designed cannabis challenge, AKA “How Many Marijuana Gummies Can I Fit in My Mouth at One Time?”  (Answer: 28, and also, why babe? Why?), I’ve […]

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Can You Spot the Fake Review?

You’ve heard of fake news. But what about fake reviews? Test your cannabis knowledge here
Josh Jardine

As I’ve mentioned in previous columns, I receive a fairly large number of items for review. And no, not all of them are cannabis products. (Begging the question, what the HELL, Oregon cannabis community?) So this week, we are going to knock out reviews for a bevy of items, with the understanding that one of […]

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Going to the Moon

What this about Moon Rocks?
Josh Jardine

“Hey Josh,” a reader recently wrote me, “I have a birthday coming up, and I’d like to indulge myself. I keep reading about a cannabis product called “Moon Rocks.” What are they, where can I buy them and can I make my own?” Happy Birthday, and yes, you can buy/make moon rocks, but be prepared […]

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Moms Get High Too

Josh Jardine

This column comes out during the week of Mother’s Day. For many of you, the only connection between cannabis and that holiday will be reading this column and recalling the numerous times you got stoned in high school and were 100 percent certain your sweet mom had no idea, because you hid it so well. […]

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Topical Treat

Don’t expect to get high, but topicals can be beneficial medicinals in a pinch
Josh Jardine

I produced an event last week called “Toke Talks,” and while I used the magic that is social media (#pleasecometomyeventorIwilldie), I also recognize that not every single person with an interest in cannabis is on Facebook or Instagram. While I’m no Luddite, some people actually get their information through analog channels—and few things are as […]

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Cannabis and the Resistance

Josh Jardine

Since November, I’ve had some issues getting this column turned in. It’s not writer’s block, nor is it because there isn’t anything happening in the world of cannabis. In fact, I get more press releases and updates about new cannabis products, events, legislative activity and research than I can keep track of most weeks. No, […]

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Why do we celebrate 4/20?

Mind: Prepare to be blown
Josh Jardine

Even the most challenged Mathlete amongst you knows that this week we celebrate 4/20, aka Stoner Christmas. But why 4/20? What mystical connection does this have to cannabis? Grab a mop to clean up your mind, because I’m about to blow it. What 4/20 is not: It’s not the following bullshit. I’m not sure how […]

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You Want a Cannabis News Roundup?

Cause that’s what we have today, and we aren’t doing any substitutions.
Josh Jardine

Take a number, we’ll call you when your canna news is ready. Green and White all over Maryland has had a rocky start getting its medical cannabis program up and running. Although approved in 2013, the program stalled after requiring that the only growers allowed to grow and distribute cannabis be academic centers. After no […]

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Here’s my fever-induced canna rant

Josh Jardine

Despite being surrounded by numerous friends who fell victim to the flu going around, I had managed to stay healthy since March of last year, never even getting a cold. “Probably because I take really great care of myself,” I smugly announced whenever the subject came up. The universe apparently took my smugness as a […]

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