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Senator Bernie Sanders captures enthusiasm and electricity. Former mayor Pete Buttigieg gives us a dose of nostalgia and charisma, which is reminiscent...

Hawaii Says Aloha to Decriminalization

06 Feb 2020

Ted Corless

Experience the high life in Hawaii? The Aloha State, known for its world-renowned honeymoon and vacation destination, has beautiful islands, lush flora,...

Is Florida Friendly to Cannabis Consumers?

11 Dec 2019

Ted Corless

For cannabis consumers who are either full-time residents, snowbirds or just visiting the Sunshine State for a tropical vacation this holiday season,...

Hemp Gets Green Light From USDA

07 Nov 2019

Ted Corless

I heart hemp. New U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) interim rules clarify how hemp plants should be monitored under federal law, including...

High Hopes: 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates on the Marijuana Question

14 Oct 2019

Ted Corless

Support full legalization? Seek to decriminalize? Leave it to the states to decide? In the U.S., marijuana legalization is slowly churning out...

Despite Modern Efforts to Legalize, Marijuana Remains a Gateway to Mass Incarcerations

07 Oct 2019

Ted Corless

U.S. police are making an increasing number of cannabis arrests each year. It is legal to consume cannabis in some form in...

Florida Republicans Prepare to Stand Tall Against Public Desire for Recreational Cannabis

18 Sep 2019

Ted Corless

If the Florida GOP continues to have its way, Florida recreational cannabis will go to pot, leaving the other states of our...

It’s a Drag: Overcoming Biases in LGBTQ and Cannabis Communities

11 Sep 2019

Ted Corless

I came across an Out magazine article that literally leapt off the page. It comes at a time of sweeping anti-LGBTQ and...

Is Finance Getting on Board With Cannabis Legalization?

09 Sep 2019

Ted Corless

Since marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, federally-regulated banks cannot serve cannabis businesses even in states where cannabis is legal, like...