Kevin Allen has spent over ten years behind bars for selling $20 worth of marijuana. Despite a life sentence being reduced, he’s still serving 35 years for a nonviolent offense in a system that profits off cannabis while punishing its past users.
New Mexico’s Cannabis Industry Struggles With Oversaturation and Illicit Market: A PCM Follow-up
New Mexico’s cannabis industry is facing a dual threat: market oversaturation and a thriving illicit market. Despite the rapid growth in legal dispensaries, black market operations continue to undermine legitimate businesses, putting public health and safety at risk. Regulators struggle to enforce compliance as legal operators call for stronger oversight and protections
The Last Taboo: Why Mixing Weed and Parenting Still Pisses People Off
Parenting while using cannabis is still a taboo. Why? Society’s fine with wine, but lights up the judgment for weed. It’s time to smash the outdated hypocrisy that parents who use cannabis face every day
The Future of Cannabis: 10 Wild Predictions for the Next Decade
As cannabis continues to evolve, what will the next decade look like? From AI-run dispensaries to infused clothing, we explore 10 wild predictions for how cannabis could reshape industries and culture in the next 10 years
New Mexico Cannabis Market Faces Oversaturation, Dispensary Closures
New Mexico’s cannabis industry is on the verge of collapse as dispensaries are suffocated by oversaturation and illegal market competition. With over 3,000 cannabis licenses in a state of just over 2 million, retailers are struggling to survive
Shadow Trade: True Crime in the Drug World
Despite legal weed, cartel-run smuggling operations continue to funnel millions in illegal cannabis across the U.S.-Mexico border. Law enforcement recently busted a $2M smuggling ring. Read more now