For the Culture By The Culture
New York’s $10 million vape quarantine just put the legal market in a chokehold. Brands are sidelined, dispensaries are stuck, and regulators are fumbling a rollout already on thin ice. Here’s what happened, who’s hurting, and why trust in the system keeps going up in smoke.
Carmelo Anthony says launching his new cannabis brand is a “mission from God.” But he’s not the first celebrity to use divine branding to sell premium weed. This feature dissects the language, the strategy, and the real message behind celebrity weed rollouts wrapped in purpose.
David Johansen and the New York Dolls epitomized raw rebellion in the '70s, defying social norms and influencing punk rock culture. While cannabis lingered in the background of their scene, heroin's toll was devastating. Today’s legalization poses questions about authenticity vs. commercialization in counterculture, challenging the legacy of Johansen’s defiance.
The relationship between medical marijuana use and employment rights is complex, with varying protections across regions. In the U.S., states like California, New York, and Connecticut offer significant protections, while others like Louisiana and Florida do not. Internationally, while Canada has reasonable accommodations, European countries provide inconsistent support. Employees must understand local laws to navigate this landscape effectively.
New York’s ‘legal’ weed scene is a tangled mess of high taxes, restricted access, and big business at the expense of locals. Here’s what’s really going on.
