Cannabis Politics

From Reefer Madness to the commercialization of weed.

A Salute to South Africa's 'Dagga' Advocate

By Bill Weinberg on 2020-07-06

Project CBD mourns the death of Julian Stobbs.

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Hemp Farming While Black

By Bill Weinberg on 2020-06-15

Can rural African Americans overcome centuries of oppression to forge a new agrarianism with cannabis?

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Are CBD Contracts Legally Enforceable?

By Jim Prochnow on 2020-05-31

A leading food policy attorney weighs in on a controversial legal issue.

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Oceania: Cannabis Beckons in a Restive Region

By Bill Weinberg on 2020-05-20

Climate change and cannabis commerce point to a green future.

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Endocannabinoids & Endocrine Disruptors

By Nate Seltenrich on 2020-05-11

Do chemical pollutants wreak havoc by impairing the endocannabinoid system?

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What Will the Cannabis Economy Mean for Africa?

By Bill Weinberg on 2020-04-20

A growing number of African countries are hoping that the cannabis industry will be a ticket out of poverty. But will traditional farmers benefit from an agro-export cannabis economy?

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The Many Gifts of Cultivating Cannabis

By Melinda Misuraca on 2020-04-15

Cultivating a CBD-rich cannabis garden is a form of "nature therapy" that can improve mood, cognition, and immune function. The less we interact with nature, the more our health suffers.

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