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ICE raids tore through California’s cannabis farms, leaving a trail of arrests, trauma, and one worker dead. With helicopters, tear gas, and rubber bullets, federal agents sent a chilling message to growers and immigrant laborers alike. This hard-edged feature unpacks the chaos, the hypocrisy, and the cost of cultivating legal weed in prohibition’s shadow.
Counterfeit cannabis is flooding legal and gray markets worldwide. Toxic THC vapes, fake edibles disguised as candy, and hemp sprayed with synthetic cannabinoids are putting consumers at risk. This investigative report exposes how counterfeit weed products are endangering public health, destroying trust in the cannabis industry, and exploiting legal loopholes while regulators fall behind.
Weed culture didn’t just happen; it was built in smoke-filled rooms, protest rallies, and courtroom battles. From 420’s origin to corporate takeovers that nearly killed it, these are the moments that shaped cannabis history. Discover how legends like Jack Herer, Steve Hager, and the Waldos created a movement bigger than any strain.
Delta-8 THC is everywhere, from gas stations to gummies, but the legal high might not last. Pot Culture digs into the hemp loophole that birthed this billion-dollar industry, the lawsuits, the bans, and the federal crackdown looming on the horizon. If you think delta-8 is safe and legal, think again. Regulators are circling, and the market’s days are numbered.
Steve Hager transformed High Times from a chaotic drug tabloid into a spiritual and cultural force for cannabis. Discover how he created the Cannabis Cup, popularized 420, and built the foundation of modern cannabis culture in this deep dive into his legacy.
The DEA stalls cannabis rescheduling, federal agents raid a legal California grow, and Pennsylvania lawmakers push for bipartisan legalization. VA doctors may soon recommend cannabis, and Los Angeles debates taxes and licenses. Pot Culture Magazine grades the week’s chaos in Reefer Report Card Vol. 05.
