NCAA to Revise Drug Testing Policy
The NCAA (that organization that manages all aspects of collegiate sporting) announced that it has a plan in place to reevaluate the way they go about testing student athletes for recreational drug use.
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People who exemplify the cannabis culture and/or heroes of the struggle to end prohibition
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Snoop Dogg Aims to Raise $25M for Cannabis Startups
Snoop Dogg (a.k.a. Snoop Lion) is putting together a fund specifically to aid in weed startup companies.
2 Chainz vs. Nancy Grace: Fight!
Recently, Nancy Grace invited famous rapper, 2 Chainz, on her show to discuss marijuana.
Cheryl Shuman: Queen of Cannabis or Controversy?
One one hand, Shuman is spreading the word about cannabis and reaching a wide audience. On the other, what is the message and image she is putting out there?
My Favorite Strains for an Active Lifestyle
A more diverse cannabis consumer profile is emerging — cyclists, fishermen, skiers and snowboarders, kayakers, hikers, runners, flow artists, dancers, yogis, gymnasts and people who enjoy a light stroll down a guided path.
Miley Cyrus Smokes Weed on Stage During Miami Performance
Former Disney child star and singer Miley Cyrus started this December off right, when she smoked weed on stage during a performance at the Raleigh Hotel.
Interview: Tommy Chong on Dancing With the Stars, Smoke Swipe and More
Tommy Chong recently had a go on Dancing With the Stars, and got to show off his dance moves. I had the pleasure of speaking with him about his experience on the show...
Official Bob Marley Cannabis Brand 'Marley Natural' Announced
The iconic legend, prophet and activist Bob Marley has been a symbol of peace, love and justice for almost six decades and now his family is teaming up with a private equity firm in Seattle to make his image a symbol for a new brand of cannabis.
Woody Harrelson Hosts "Saturday Night Live" Full of Cannabis Jokes
While Saturday Night Live has always had a fair share of great bits on marijuana dating way back, this latest episode certainly showed that it's moving more into the mainstream.
NFL and Cannabis: Quasi-Freepass and Why Players Use MJ
If we peel back the onion a bit on cannabis and see why players seem to seek it out, I think it can paint a fair image of weed while still keeping league reputation in tact.
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Official Bob Marley Marijuana Is Coming
Bob Marley, the late reggae superstar whose name is virtually synonymous with pot, will soon have his own marijuana label. Marley’s family has joined with Privateer Holdings, a private equity firm focused on marijuana products, to develop Marley Natural brand weed. Marley Natural will offer “heirloom Jamaican cannabis strains,” ...
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Tommy Chong on "Dancing With the Stars" Is Selling Weed to My Mom
"Tommy Chong is in the semi-finals! I think he’s the oldest contestant to make it this far," my mother said breathlessly over the phone earlier this week. "You’d never know he’s a smoker." She’s right. He is the oldest dancer to progress this far, and he doesn't seem to be out of breath on stage.
Marvin Washington, Retired NFL Star, Stumps for Cannabis
Since his days on the gridiron, Washington has become a financial consultant to NBA and NFL players. He's also a very outspoken supporter of medical cannabis, specifically the NFL's stance on the herb.
Lil Jon and Rock the Vote Present #TURNOUTFORWHAT
Rock the Vote's latest campaign involves a video that, quite frankly, was more amazing than I could have ever anticipated. It just kept getting better and better as I watched, and even took up the cause of legalization.
Maureen Dowd Meets Willie Nelson, Her Marijuana "Miyagi"
I was mildly amused to see that Dowd had a chance to redeem herself, when none other than the "patron saint" of pot himself, Willie Nelson, invited Dowd to join him for a toke on his tour bus. Hip enough to understand that refusing such an offer would be downright foolish, Dowd accepted and met Nelson, who as she wrote, she hoped would be her "Marijuana Miyagi."
Padre's Cabrera Arrested for Marijuana DUI
Recently, San Diego Padre's shortstop, Everth Cabrera, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana. Really, this story is less about the MLB's stance on drugs and more about the strangely vague details of the arrest.
Alcohol Still Gets a Free Pass in the NFL
It's still a major gripe of mine with the NFL, and pro sports in general: alcohol gets a free pass, regardless of how much havoc it wreaks.
Best Substance Emmy Goes to Cannabis
Those looking for more evidence that cannabis is going mainstream need seek no further than the Emmy awards. More than a few pot-friendly comments were made at the awards show.