A new medical cannabis dispensary on South Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans is labeled "controversial" in a corridor already saturated with alcohol and tobacco sales. This piece examines how zoning laws, stigma, and selective moral outrage continue to frame cannabis as a threat while more harmful substances remain normalized.
The Legalization Mirage
Legalization looks complete on paper, yet millions still live in counties where dispensaries are banned by local officials who override voter will. The result is a fragmented system built on loopholes, selective caution, and zoning tricks that keep access out of reach. The legal map looks full, but the real world tells a different story.
Blazed and Buried: Why Cannabis Burial Pods Are a Real Thing Now
The cannabis burial pod is no longer a meme; it is a marketed product. From THC-themed urns to eco-friendly grow kits made from your ashes, the green death movement is cashing in. But is it spiritual innovation, late-stage capitalism, or both? Pot Culture digs into the legality, science, and surreal branding behind this morbid cannabis trend.
From Strip to Stash: Cannabis Tourism and Green Zones in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, the city of lights and indulgence, is poised to reinvent cannabis tourism with its proposed Green Zones. These cannabis-friendly areas could attract a new wave of visitors while reshaping the city's appeal.