For the Culture By The Culture. ISSN: 3064-9331.
The MORE Act is back in Congress, aiming to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, expunge federal convictions, and create a fair federal framework. With public support at record highs and billions wasted on prohibition, this bill could finally align federal law with reality and set the stage for true reform across all 50 states.
Politicians whisper “maybe,” the markets jump, and the cannabis community cheers for a win that never comes. The Great Cannabis Con Job exposes the bait-and-switch of rescheduling talk, revealing how it stalls real reform, distracts from federal prohibition, and leaves prisoners behind. This is not progress; it is political theater dressed as change
From Texas to Germany, cannabis legalization laws are riddled with loopholes that keep prohibition alive. Learn how possession limits, local bans, and vague enforcement terms undermine access, protect corporate weed, and fuel the black market. This guide exposes the red flags so you can spot fake legalization before it takes root.
This week’s Reefer Report Card exposes Congress’s hollow promises to vets, New York’s zoning mess, a $10M Michigan grow raid, and DEA raids while rescheduling stalls. We grade the chaos, call out the hypocrisy, and show why cannabis reform still spins in circles.
Despite cannabis legalization in several states, enforcement remains harsh, with users frequently facing fines and arrests for public consumption. Hypocrisy abounds as alcohol consumption is often overlooked. Racial disparities persist in arrests, and the festival atmosphere heavily penalizes cannabis use, leaving users feeling tricked rather than free.
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.
