High Hopes for Modern Dating
A recent survey shows that marijuana is increasingly viewed as a “green flag” in dating, with 75% of Americans—and even …
Legally Allowed to Lie: The Dirty Tactics of Anti-Cannabis Groups
There’s a shady effort underway to roll back marijuana legalization, and it’s not coming from local concerned citizens. Instead, out-of-state …
The 40 Day Silence on Marijuana
More than 40 days after President Trump ordered the Department of Justice to fast-track marijuana’s move to Schedule III, the …
Breaking the Hospital Cannabis Ban
In 2026, a surge of “Ryan’s Law” bills has reached legislatures in at least 13 states, including Arizona, New York, …
The ATF’s Major New Standard for Gun Ownership
The ATF is loosening federal restrictions that prevent drug users—including those who consume marijuana—from purchasing or owning firearms. Under the …
Congress Just Axed the Hemp Lifeline
Congressional leadership recently stripped a provision from the latest federal spending bill that would have delayed a looming ban on …
The Big Green Boost in Mississippi Tax Revenue This Year
Mississippi’s medical cannabis program is hitting its stride as it enters its fourth year. More people are signing up than …
The Race to Save the Hemp Industry from a 2026 Death Sentence
Bipartisan lawmakers in both the House and Senate have introduced the Hemp Planting Predictability Act, a legislative effort to delay …
The End of Schedule I: GOP Rep Says It’s Happening
Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, expressed confidence that the Department of Justice will follow through …
Medical Card Alert: One Wrong Move Could Cost You Your Rights
Florida Representative Dean Black has proposed a new bill that would make it illegal to have open containers of cannabis …
Don’t Get Fooled by Schedule III: Your Gummies Are Still Getting Banned
Tennessee’s legal hemp landscape is undergoing a radical transformation as regulatory authority shifts from the Department of Agriculture to the …
DC’s Deadly Double Standard
The Trump administration has relaxed federal dietary guidelines by stripping away specific daily limits on alcohol consumption and omitting previous …
From “Just Say No” to “Just Sign Here”
The DEA, the Department of War, and Discovery Education are pinky-promising that if you stay completely drug-free, you can land …
The Federal Weed Rescheduling Blockade is Officially Dead
Federal lawmakers have officially cleared the path for cannabis rescheduling by stripping a restrictive GOP provision from the 2026 fiscal …
Legalization’s Biggest Roadblock: A 25-Year-Old Law Under Fire
Following the Senate’s confirmation of Sara Carter Bailey as the new “drug czar” on January 6, 2026, Representative Dina Titus …
Bill Barr vs. Marijuana: Prohibitionists Prepare to Block Rescheduling
A leading marijuana prohibition group, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), has hired former Attorney General Bill Barr to challenge federal …
Trump’s Hemp Crackdown Faces Massive Backlash From Consumers
Most cannabis consumers strongly oppose the federal recriminalization of hemp-derived THC included in a spending bill President Trump signed in …
What Happens to Your Dreams When You Quit Weed?
Cannabis can influence sleep by altering the REM phase, where most vivid dreams occur. While it may help people with …
State-Legal Weed Still Hits Federal Wall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule barring companies that earn income from marijuana operations from participating …
You Can Be Sober and Still Get a Marijuana DUI
A new government-funded study finds that marijuana DUI laws in nearly 20 states may be punishing drivers who are not …
“Freedom to Farm”: Tennessee Lawmaker Pushes Homegrown Marijuana
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would allow residents to grow marijuana at home as the 2026 legislative session …
Conservative Nonprofit With MAGA Ties Applauds Marijuana Policy Change
A conservative agriculture nonprofit tied to a pro-Trump PAC is applauding President Donald Trump’s order directing the Justice Department to …
Marijuana Rescheduling Stalled by Justice Department
Marijuana remains federally illegal, even after President Trump’s executive order, largely because the Justice Department has refused to act. The …
Cannabis Downgrade Plan Triggers Capitol Hill Pushback
President Trump’s push to downgrade marijuana under federal law has sparked backlash from congressional Republicans, who are sounding alarms about …
Teen Cannabis Use Hits Historic Lows
Teen marijuana use has fallen to historic lows even as adult-use cannabis has been legalized in 24 states and the …
Cannabis Change is Coming—But Not in Tennessee
Tennessee lawmakers from both parties are calling for updates to the state’s marijuana laws following President Trump’s move to reclassify …
Cannabis and Gun Rights Battle Continues at the Supreme Court
Attorneys general from 19 states and Washington, D.C., including many with legalized adult-use marijuana, are urging the U.S. Supreme Court …
Marijuana Gets Federal Boost, Recreational Still Prohibited
President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the …
Marijuana Could Be Reclassified Under Trump Executive Order
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would move marijuana from a Schedule I to a …
The Seed Ban That Changes Everything
A new provision quietly added to the recent federal spending bill will, for the first time since 2018, restrict the …
States Take Cannabis Seriously—Alcohol, Not So Much
A new government-funded study points out a big inconsistency in how U.S. states handle marijuana versus alcohol. Researchers at the …
DEA and FDA Could Be Powerless Against Hemp THC
Federal agencies may lack the resources to enforce the upcoming hemp-derived THC ban, leaving it unclear whether banned products will …
SCOTUS May Decide the Future of Legal Cannabis
The Cato Institute, a leading libertarian think tank that promotes limited government and individual freedom, is urging the U.S. Supreme …
Flying with Marijuana: What You Need to Know from TSA
Traveling with marijuana on a plane is currently illegal under federal law. TSA security, which operates under federal jurisdiction, does …
High-Stakes Showdown Over Marijuana Laws
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled a private meeting on December 12 to consider whether to take up a case …
Joe Rogan Blasts Congress Over Hemp Ban
Joe Rogan slammed Congress for recriminalizing consumable hemp products, warning that strict THC limits could hurt patients who rely on …
McConnell’s Sneak Attack Will Wipe Out the Hemp Industry
Senator Mitch McConnell quietly added a provision to the federal spending bill that would ban most hemp products by capping …
Rep. Titus Calls Out DOJ Over Marijuana Crackdown
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, is calling out the Justice Department over a sudden change …
The Drug War Is Back — and Your Weed Could Land You Behind Bars
The Trump administration is signaling a return to heavy-handed drug war tactics, directing U.S. attorneys to pursue federal charges even …
Colorado Calls Out DeSantis on His Marijuana Misinformation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is attacking a 2026 marijuana legalization initiative, claiming it fuels the black market and benefits “big …
Architect of Hemp Law Says THC Access Was Intentional, Not a Loophole
Steve Bevan, one of the architects of the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized hemp, says it’s wrong to call the …
Industry Stakeholders Warn of Economic Devastation From Hemp Ban
President Trump signed a government funding bill on Nov. 12 that, while ending the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, …
Federal Ban Threatens Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs
Congress passed a government funding bill that includes a surprise provision banning nearly all hemp-derived consumer products, limiting THC to …
BREAKING: Hemp Legal No More—Trump Signs Ban on THC Products
President Donald Trump has signed a new spending bill that includes a sweeping reversal of his own 2018 Farm Bill, …
Alcohol Giants Team Up to Suppress Intoxicating Hemp Products
Major alcohol industry associations, including the American Distilled Spirits Alliance, Beer Institute, and Wine Institute, are pushing Congress to temporarily …
Gallup Poll Shows Sharp Decline in GOP Cannabis Support
Support for federally legalizing cannabis among Republicans has dropped sharply under President Donald Trump, falling from 55% in 2023 to …
States That Still Criminalize Cannabis Lead the Nation in Arrests
In 2024, marijuana-related arrests far outpaced those for other drugs in states where cannabis possession and use remain illegal. In …
The Truth Behind the DEA’s Fear-Based Marijuana Campaign
The DEA continues to spread misleading information about marijuana, recently highlighting an anti-drug ad campaign from the nonprofit Make America …
Proposed Federal Ban Could Destroy Industry
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is threatening to block government spending legislation if Congress moves forward with a plan to ban …
Retail Cannabis Helps Cut Heavy Drinking
New research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that greater access to cannabis retailers is linked to …
Consumers Losing Options as Alcohol Industry Pushes Biased Rules
Over the past quarter, major liquor companies like Bacardi and Moet Hennessy have stepped up lobbying efforts in Washington to …
Reefer Madness vs. Reality
Marijuana has been part of American life for decades, despite politicians repeatedly painting it as a societal menace. On college …
Why Cannabis Tolerance Isn’t Always a Bad Thing
Cannabis gets a bad reputation for building tolerance. A lot of people start using it and love the effects, only …
Feds vs. States: Supreme Court Faces Marijuana Showdown
A group of Massachusetts marijuana companies is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal marijuana prohibition is even …
Bipartisan Coalition Moves Against Dangerous THC Products
A bipartisan group of 39 attorneys general from 37 states and two U.S. territories is urging Congress to crack down …
U.S. Marijuana Arrest Numbers Are SHOCKING
Despite nationwide legalization in some states, low-level marijuana possession arrests continue to disrupt hundreds of thousands of American lives. In …
Could Your Hair Test Be Lying About Cannabis Use? Experts Say Yes
HARMS, or Harmed Americans for Reform in Medical-Device Safety, is a nonprofit founded by medical and legal experts focused on …
Cannabis Is Back on Trump’s Radar—This Time, It’s Political
President Trump is increasingly seeing cannabis reform as “good politics,” comparing it to the gradual bipartisan acceptance of same-sex marriage …
Dirt Decides Your Cannabis Chemistry
A federally funded study finds that soil quality has a major impact on cannabis chemistry, affecting cannabinoids and terpenes in …
$28 Billion Hemp Industry Could Be Wiped Out by New Ban
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable sent a letter to former President Trump urging him to stop Congress from enacting a proposed …
Marijuana Rescheduling Still Stalled Despite DEA Promises
The DEA says the process to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III remains stalled, despite agency head Terrance …
Courts Continue to Clash Over Marijuana Users’ Second Amendment Rights
Some Republican senators are questioning the federal ban that prevents marijuana users from owning guns, arguing that if people who …
THC Drinks Score a Seat at the Table
Cannabuzz, a Kentucky-based maker of hemp-derived THC beverages, has become the first THC drink company to join the Wine & …
Feds Brand Marijuana a “DEADLY” Drug
Federal officials are branding marijuana a “DEADLY” drug, grouping it with fentanyl, heroin, and meth, and warning that even medical …
Hemp Under Federal Watch
he FDA is now tracking adverse events linked to hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD, reflecting growing attention to the safety of …
Trump Spotlights CBD, Sending Cannabis Stocks Surging
Cannabis stocks surged on Monday after President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social highlighting the potential benefits of …
Christian Morals and Cannabis
A former U.S. Justice Department official, Melvin Otey, and the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) offer different perspectives on …
Snapchat Answers on Alcohol and Delta-8, Blocks Questions About Marijuana
A new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that Snapchat’s AI provides lots of info on Alcohol and …
Cannabis Is Booming (Tennessee Isn’t)
Medical marijuana is spreading across the U.S., with more states raising THC limits, adding new qualifying conditions, and opening more …
He Got Forgiven, They Get Punished
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is calling out Republican Rep. Byron Donalds for hypocrisy over his sponsorship of the DC Crimes …
Marijuana Laws Show a “Trace of Racism”
Rep. James Comer acknowledged that marijuana enforcement carries “a trace of racism,” with black youth facing disproportionately harsh penalties. Critics …
Cannabis Cuts Amphetamine Use
A new international study found that legalizing medical cannabis is linked to lower use of tobacco and amphetamines. Looking at …
Hemp Showdown: Cornbread vs. Tennessee
Cornbread Hemp, a Kentucky-based hemp company, has filed a lawsuit against Tennessee challenging its new hemp law. Earlier this year, …
From Service to Prison: The Cannabis Gap
Veterans advocacy groups are launching a campaign to empower service members to push for federal cannabis reform, highlighting the stories …
Arkansas Dispensaries See Record-Breaking Growth
Arkansas medical marijuana sales are on the rise, with patients spending $193 MILLION at state dispensaries so far this year—up …
GOP Says Forget About Rescheduling Weed
House members are trying to block any federal move to reschedule cannabis—even as Trump hints he might act. Their new …
Federal Agency Skews Cannabis Debate With One-Sided Event
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services …
Rescheduling Marijuana Will “Destroy American Cities”
Ben Carson is raising alarms over a marijuana rescheduling plan—but critics say his warnings are overblown and politically charged. In …
USDA Says Floral Hemp Is Worth $18 a Pound. Reality: $330.
A hemp economist is calling out the USDA for seriously undervaluing the U.S. floral hemp market—the plants grown specifically for …
Everyday Americans Still at Risk if Marijuana Isn’t Fully Legalized
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is pushing President Trump to fully legalize marijuana, not just reschedule it. His administration is …
Cannabis May Lower Your Bar Tab (Unless You Live In TN)
NOTE: Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows adult drinking rates decreased in every state …
Cannabis Shows Promise Against Opioid Withdrawal Pain
A recent case report found that cannabis may help ease opioid withdrawal symptoms. Researchers from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins …
DOD Expands Drug Testing and Psychedelics Are Included
The Department of Defense is adding psilocin—the active compound in psilocybin mushrooms—to the list of substances tested for in the …
THC Ban Dead in Texas, Hemp Industry Breathes Easy
Texas hemp businesses have dodged a third attempt at a THC ban, as Senate Republicans led by Lt. Gov. Dan …
Why Adults Are Choosing Riskier Delta-8 Instead of Legal Marijuana
Adults in states where cannabis is illegal are twice as likely to use unregulated delta-8 THC products, with 11% reporting …
The Surprising Substance That Increases Unplanned Pregnancy Risk
A study published in Addiction found that alcohol use, but not cannabis use, is linked to higher rates of unwanted …
Court Rules: Feds Must Prove Danger Before Taking Guns
A federal appeals court has ruled that the government must prove marijuana users “pose a risk of future danger” to …
Colorado Cannabis Industry Surpasses $3 BILLION in TAX REVENUE
Since recreational sales began in 2014, Colorado has collected more than $3 billion in marijuana taxes and fees, according to …
CBD Could Protect Your Brain
A new study is showing that CBD could help keep the brain sharp as we get older. In the research, …
Congress Reintroduces Bill to Legalize Marijuana Nationwide
Congress is back at the cannabis debate with the MORE Act, a bill that could finally legalize marijuana at the …
Mother of Four Detained Over 20-Year-Old Marijuana Conviction
Jemmy Jimenez Rosa, a lawful U.S. resident for more than 30 years, was detained by ICE at Boston’s Logan Airport …
Cannabinoids Offer New Hope for Faster Skin Healing
Twice-daily topical application of hemp seed oil has been shown to accelerate wound healing in animal studies, outperforming conventional treatments …
Psilocybin Shows Promise in Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
New research suggests that psilocybin, the main compound in psychedelic mushrooms, could help people recover from traumatic brain injury (TBI) …
The Unexpected Role of Cannabis in Reducing Overdoses
Research shows that places with licensed cannabis dispensaries tend to have fewer opioid-related deaths than areas without legal marijuana access …
Anti-Marijuana Groups Pressure Trump to Keep Cannabis in Schedule I
A coalition of anti-marijuana, law enforcement, and religious groups led by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) is pressuring Donald Trump …
Could This Republican Plan Stop the THC Hemp Ban?
GOP Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is circulating a draft bill to regulate consumable hemp products, offering a middle ground to …
Schedule III Marijuana May Not Be What You Think
What Schedule III Will Not Do: Doesn’t legalize marijuana – State-legal sales still technically violate federal law. No interstate commerce …
Catholics Speak Out Against Marijuana Rescheduling Plan
President Donald Trump has suggested rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which could reduce federal penalties and allow …
CBD Shows Potential for Alcohol Use Disorder
A new federally funded study from UC San Diego found that CBD may help people with alcohol use disorder by …
