Holiday travel creates a surge in traffic stops that begin with the same old claim: that an officer smelled marijuana. Courts have separated odor from impairment, yet the tactic survives in states that say they support reform. This feature breaks down why the practice continues, how it affects ordinary drivers, and what people can do to protect themselves during the busiest travel season of the year.
The Weed Made Me Do It
A Wisconsin shooting turns into another propaganda rerun. Police said marijuana made her paranoid. The media agreed before the evidence even landed. The Weed Made Me Do It exposes how headlines keep blaming the plant while guns, fear, and bad journalism keep killing the truth. A Pot Culture Magazine exclusive.
Busted: The Price of Prohibition
Mississippi’s latest $1 million marijuana bust isn’t a win—it’s proof that prohibition still fuels the black market. The weed was legal in California, illegal in Mississippi, and bound for North Carolina, highlighting how outdated laws keep real reform from happening.
Vegas Vices: The Chronicles of Lucky
In the neon chaos of Las Vegas, a young couple befriends Gloria—a loud, magnetic transgender woman who opens the door to a world they never expected. Through her, they meet Luis “Lucky” Quintero, a paranoid dealer and degenerate gambler surrounded by drugs, dogs, and disorder. Their journey pulls them deep into the unpredictable heart of Sin City, where chaos reigns and nothing is as it seems.
Cannabis Corruption in California: When the Smoke Clears, It Stinks
Corruption runs deep in California’s cannabis industry as two former city officials plead guilty to bribery. Here’s how greed tainted the legalization process and why it matters.
Diddy’s Empire Crumbles: Federal Charges, Sex Trafficking, and Drugs
The allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs expose a twisted underworld of drugs, sex trafficking, and power games that bring down an empire