A first-ever bill to federally decriminalize possession of currently illicit drugs—and incentivize states to follow suit—is being introduced in Congress. The measure, which will be filed later this week, is timed to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s declaration of a war on drugs that has contributed to mass incarceration, disproportionately impacted …

With the pace of COVID jabs slowing across the United States, Washington state has announced an incentive for the unvaccinated to get their shots: free cannabis. The state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) said on Monday they are temporarily allowing retailers to participate in a “Joints for Jabs” promotion, where adults who receive a shot at …

Amazon will no longer test most job applicants for marijuana use in the latest sign of America’s changing relationship with pot. Amazon, the second-largest private employer in the U.S., also says it now backs legalizing marijuana nationwide. “In the past, like many employers, we’ve disqualified people from working at Amazon if they tested positive for …

While the use of cannabis has sparked a debate globally, its legalisation in India, for cultivation nonetheless, has also raised hopes and eyebrows. Announcing the decision during the recent budget session of the assembly, chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said, “The cannabis produced in the state is of high quality and there is potential to …

The world has been taken by surprise by the COVID-19 pandemic. While some are calling it the 3rd world war, others believe it to be nature’s response to our continued exploitation of Earth’s natural resources. However, something that’s common for all is the global lockdown and social distancing. It is easy to feel isolated and …

With the pressure on E-commerce stores beginning to ease, India’s small and medium businesses in almost every industry should see an increase in activity. Although the government had allowed E-commerce stores to continue delivery, only essential items were allowed to be moved, and the delivery of all other products withheld. However, the lack of clarity …

Lebanon is about to take a historic step for the Arab World. The Lebanese parliament legalized cannabis farming for medicinal use on Tuesday, a potentially lucrative export for an economy in dire need of foreign currency as it grapples with a paralyzing financial crisis. Although growing the plant is illegal in Lebanon, cannabis has long …

It is with great sadness that we announce that Charlotte Figi, the namesake and inspiration behind the acclaimed CBD strain Charlotte’s Web, passed away yesterday at age 13. Charlotte and her twin sister Chase were born on October 18, 2006 in Colorado. Charlotte had a seizure when she was three years old and was subsequently …