For the Culture By The Culture
Our June cover isn’t just soaking up sun, it’s sparking something bigger. This is what freedom looks like when you stop asking for permission. No brands, no filters, no apologies, just heat, smoke, and a cultural fuck-you to anyone trying to roll back progress. High tides, higher rebellion.
Cannabis culture is at a turning point. This month's cover reflects the tension—progress on one side, resistance on the other. As legalization faces a new wave of scrutiny and misinformation, the future isn’t guaranteed. It’s being shaped now, by the people paying attention.
The DEA is delaying the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I, despite overwhelming scientific support and recommendations from health authorities. This stalling harms the cannabis industry, patients, and communities affected by marijuana criminalization. Political influences from big pharmaceutical companies contribute to this resistance, prolonging the adverse effects of current drug policies.
Hawaii is on the brink of legalizing recreational marijuana. Here’s what’s in the bill, how it’s different from past efforts, and what happens next.
The Hawaii Cannabis Expo showcased the ongoing battle for cannabis reform, featuring advocates like cancer survivor Hansel Aquino, who share transformative experiences with cannabis. Despite resistance from law enforcement and bureaucratic hurdles, public support is growing. The movement seeks to dismantle stigma and outdated laws while addressing the thriving black market.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to ban cannabis flowers, including industrial hemp, despite its economic and environmental benefits. This policy threatens a €500 million industry, undermines sustainable agricultural practices, and ignores the historical significance of hemp. Advocates are urged to push back against this regressive action for farmer livelihoods and scientific evidence.
