Another study, another misleading headline. The media is at it again, twisting nuanced cannabis research into fear-mongering clickbait. Here’s what The Independent got wrong—and why this keeps happening
Fear-Mongering 101: The Media’s Weed Problem
DIY Weed Growing: Skip the Dispensary, Cultivate at Home
The legal weed market was supposed to be a win for cannabis consumers, but instead, it’s pricing them out. With dispensaries charging insane markups for weak flower, more people are skipping the middleman and growing their own fire. Homegrown cannabis is fresher, stronger, and way cheaper. Ready to ditch dispensary prices? Here’s why you should start growing now.
Idaho’s Weed Fine: Punishing Vets, Ignoring Justice
Idaho lawmakers just passed a bill imposing a mandatory $300 fine for marijuana possession, proving their commitment to outdated policies over real progress. While veterans suffer and economic opportunities slip away, the state clings to prohibitionist nonsense. This isn’t about safety—it’s about control.
Indiana, Where Weed Bills Go to Die
Indiana lawmakers keep killing cannabis bills while turning a blind eye to alcohol-related deaths and DUIs. With neighboring states cashing in on legalization, Hoosiers are left behind in a puritanical, outdated system. Will Indiana finally wake up, or keep pretending it’s 1950?
If George Washington Grew Weed, Why Can’t You?
George Washington grew weed—or at least, what the government would call weed today. So why can’t you? The same country that puts his face on the money still locks people up for growing the same plant he did. The hypocrisy is off the charts, and we’re diving into why America’s prohibitionist policies are a broken relic of the past.
Paradise in the Crossfire
The Hawaii Cannabis Expo showcased the ongoing battle for cannabis reform, featuring advocates like cancer survivor Hansel Aquino, who share transformative experiences with cannabis. Despite resistance from law enforcement and bureaucratic hurdles, public support is growing. The movement seeks to dismantle stigma and outdated laws while addressing the thriving black market.
