We (At least I am) Are Getting Our Shit Together!
On a good day, this message will hit a hundred thousand people, on a bad no one, that’s what happens when you do things on the internet, especially when you’re focused on the progression of one conversation, that’s why your network and reputation is so important, and in a 20 Billion dollar, legal tax-generating industry […]
The Evolution of Blazing Washington into Blazing America Media: The Cannabis Grind
I first met Justin Cohen on a cannabis subreddit and then in the real world at the Seattle Cannabis Freedom March four years ago. In 2019, CLN interviewed Justin right after he launched an in-store cannabis newspaper. Since then cannabis has been deemed essential, several states legalized recreational use, the MORE Act passed partially, Trump […]
A Green Green Story
What’s the going rate to live and do the right thing in America? What’s the going rate for justice and equality for all? As someone who has worked in manufacturing quality assurance for the past 20 years, I ask myself this a lot. My American Dream was to get a decent paying job, possibly own some land, and to be left the fuck alone as I harmlessly consume cannabis in my home; two out of three ain’t bad.
10 Tips to Get Investors into your Cannabis Business
Investment is of major importance for any cannabis entrepreneur. The cannabis industry has seen a major improvement over the last few years in terms of legality and sales. Cannabis has started to gain wider acceptance and has been legalized in a growing number of states, nations, and other jurisdictions for both medicinal and recreational use.
Cannabis Lawsuits Signaling a Maturing Market?
Watch this video on YouTube. One of the main aspects of a healthy market is the ability to mobilize the justice system to protect your business. In this sense, are cannabis lawsuits signalling a maturing market? Recently, Benzinga reported that a CBD Chain could sue Visa for “terrorizing” its business. Reportedly, MNG 2005, Inc. […]
Germany Rejected Marijuana Legalization
Recently, Germany rejected marijuana legalization, proposed in the “German Cannabis Control Bill” by the initiative of the German Green Party. The bill proposed the removal of cannabis from the list of Scheduled drugs on its Narcotics Act (the Betäubungsmittelgesetz or BtMG), and to regulate cannabis in a similar way to alcohol, with adults from 18 […]
Jack Herer’s Unreleased “The Most High”
Jack Herer’s story is that of passion, love, and freedom. He inspired and enlightened millions through “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” and by helping fight for the release of the once hidden “Hemp For Victory”. He lived a robust and glorious life and his end was no different. During his final days, he had a […]
Stay Home and Light One Up On 4/20: The Online Edition
Something cannabis consumers are used to is adapting to changing surroundings; the present COVID-19 pandemic has made us adapt once again. Events are a thing of the past, at least until next year, and people feel comfortable being around others again. I will miss this year’s hugs and handshakes, but in the name of not […]
Black Cannabis History Month
I waited until the last of the month to post this, mostly to reflect that the established cannabis industry has missed an opportunity this month to celebrate Black history which is American history and in some parts cannabis history. The lack of black cannabis history articles and posts is shameful for an industry where laws […]
420 Mommy a.k.a Serra Frank’s Adentures in Idaho’s Courts System
Serra Frank has been a longtime Freedom Fighter. She’s seen the ups and downs of activism and still fights. Not only does she still fight, but she left a “legal” State to continue spreading the knowledge and love of cannabis presently in her home state of Idaho. With special permission, here’s Serra’s story taken from […]