For the Culture By The Culture
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.
Colorado just lost $20 million in cannabis sales, and it’s not a fluke. From hemp loopholes to collapsing tourism, this feature investigates what’s really behind the budget cuts and how the cracks in Colorado’s cannabis economy could foreshadow a national unraveling. If the “gold standard” of legalization is struggling, what does that mean for everyone else?
Florence Mirsky’s racial outburst in Beverly Hills wasn’t just a viral moment — it ripped the mask off a sanitized, influencer-driven version of the cannabis industry. As backlash spreads, brands are distancing, communities are speaking out, and the question remains: Who’s really representing the culture?
New Mexico's cannabis industry remains troubled despite increased enforcement efforts and regulatory changes. Legal businesses struggle against illegal sales and preferential treatment for larger operators. Issues such as oversaturation and regional disparities persist, with critics emphasizing the need for fair enforcement. The state's unique cannabis model is at risk without timely reforms.
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
The $444 billion cannabis industry is coming—but not for you. While legacy growers and independent brands fight for survival, Big Tobacco, Big Pharma, and Wall Street are staking their claim. Who wins, who loses, and what the future of weed really looks like. Spoiler: It’s not as green as they promised.
