For the Culture By The Culture
Despite cannabis legalization in several states, enforcement remains harsh, with users frequently facing fines and arrests for public consumption. Hypocrisy abounds as alcohol consumption is often overlooked. Racial disparities persist in arrests, and the festival atmosphere heavily penalizes cannabis use, leaving users feeling tricked rather than free.
Connecticut is cracking down on smoke shops, raiding stores and seizing federally legal hemp products. Lawmakers claim it’s about public safety, but small businesses say it’s a power grab for corporate cannabis. Our Dot Com feature exposes how this “hemp witch hunt” is reshaping legalization into prohibition 2.0
Indiana lawmakers keep killing cannabis bills while turning a blind eye to alcohol-related deaths and DUIs. With neighboring states cashing in on legalization, Hoosiers are left behind in a puritanical, outdated system. Will Indiana finally wake up, or keep pretending it’s 1950?
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 The movement seeks to dismantle stigma and outdated laws while addressing the thriving black market.
Idaho’s House Bill 7 slaps a $300 fine on marijuana possession, but the real cost is much higher. From financial missteps to human suffering, we break it all down
