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Governor Greg Abbott’s surprise veto of SB 3 handed a rare loss to Texas prohibitionists, keeping hemp-derived THC products legal, for now. But Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already plotting revenge. This report breaks down the politics, the power struggle, and what the veto really means for cannabis in Texas. The war on weed isn’t over. It just changed shape.
From Hearst’s racist headlines to DEA funded junk science, cannabis has been framed, smeared, and scapegoated for over a century. This feature exposes how lies became law, how fear fueled policy, and how the truth got buried under headlines. It's not just history, it’s a damn indictment.
Jarred Shaw is facing execution in Indonesia for allegedly importing THC gummies. This hard-edged feature exposes the brutal disconnect between American cannabis normalization and global drug laws, where edibles can mean death. A raw look at the price of ignorance across borders.
Legacy growers fought for legalization, only to be pushed aside by the system they helped create. This feature exposes how red tape, taxes, and policy failures are locking out the real pioneers while corporate weed cashes in. It’s not just exclusion—it’s cultural erasure. And if we’re not careful, the soul of cannabis will vanish under glossy branding and mediocre bud.
May isn’t just a month of planting. It’s a season of rebellion. This cover story digs into the deep roots of cannabis activism, labor, and legacy. From May Day to World Bee Day, we explore the voices and movements that shaped cannabis culture long before legalization. Because rebellion isn’t a moment—it’s the soil this industry grew from.
The cannabis industry is expected to pump $123.6 billion into the U.S. economy in 2025. That’s not just growth—it’s a cultural reckoning. Built by the same community they tried to erase, this number doesn’t just shut down critics. It buries them.
