Federal lawmakers quietly inserted language into a budget bill that could criminalize countless cannabis seeds based solely on the THC profile of the parent plant. The move threatens growers, breeders, medical cultivators, and the genetic diversity that built modern cannabis culture. This seismic shift puts control of the plant’s future in the hands of federal agencies, not the people who preserved it.
LOOK WHO JUST FIGURED OUT CANNABIS BEATS BOOZE
The New York Times has finally admitted that legal cannabis is eating into alcohol consumption across the country, after years of fear mongering that painted the plant as a public threat. Anyone inside weed culture saw this shift long before the paper caught on. As people replace booze with a calmer, less punishing option, the old narrative collapses and the Times scrambles to catch up
Tainted Dreams: Colorado Kicks Out Midnight Drops
Colorado regulators just banned Midnight Drops after reports linked the cannabis sleep aid to liver injuries. Nuka Enterprises and affiliates were fined $400,000 and booted from the state, but loopholes may allow their return. This is not about the plant. It is about corporate shortcuts, weak oversight, and the way scandals weaponize prohibitionist narratives against cannabis culture.
Delta-8: When Hemp Went Rogue
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.
Joint Custody: Why Parents Are Still Hiding Their Weed Use
It’s 2025 and parents are still hiding their weed like it’s a crime—even in states where it’s legal. From PTA paranoia to custody fears, the stigma is alive and well. We unpack the double standards, the culture clash with alcohol, and why honesty about weed and parenting is still radical. This is the high-functioning rebellion no one talks about.
The ‘Ash Test’ Isn’t Enough: 5 Better Ways to Know Your Weed’s Clean
White ash is not the gold standard—it's just a stoner myth. This article breaks down five better ways to tell if your bud is clean, high-quality, and safe to smoke. From smell to burn behavior to smoking methods, we’re showing you how to ditch the hype and upgrade your standards.