Category: Political Analysis

Paradise on Lockdown: Hawaii’s Endless Cannabis Debate

A symbolic image showing a chessboard set up on a rocky shoreline at sunset in Hawai‘i. The black chess pieces feature dollar signs and gavel icons, while opposing pieces are shaped like cannabis buds. Above the board, the headline reads: “Kamaʻāina Betrayed — Paradise on Lockdown: Hawaii’s Endless Cannabis Debate.” The Pot Culture Magazine logo and copyright ©2025PotCultureMagazine/ArtDept are at the bottom right

Hawaii sells itself as paradise, but when it comes to cannabis, the islands are locked in prohibition. Lawmakers have teased legalization for decades, only to betray voters and bow to cops, lobbyists, and fear. With over 70% of Hawaiians supporting legalization, the hypocrisy is glaring. Paradise is freedom, yet a joint in Waikīkī can still mean court.

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Trump’s Cannabis Con: Why His Latest Stance is Just Another Political Hustle

Digital artwork of a man with a cigarette, wearing a brightly colored, psychedelic suit and tie, with long blond hair and sunglasses, sitting against a dark background. Image credit: ©2024 Pot Culture Magazine/ArtDept.

Donald Trump recently hinted at supporting the decriminalization of marijuana, citing its legalization across the country. However, this apparent change of heart is seen as a political maneuver rather than genuine support. Critics argue that Trump's track record on cannabis is weak, and his comments are deemed as a calculated bid for popularity.

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