For the Culture By The Culture
Oklahoma law enforcement is sounding alarms ahead of the 2026 cannabis vote, recycling old drug war myths about crime, cartels, and kids. State Question 837 could finally legalize adult-use cannabis, but police leaders are already trying to sway voters. The facts tell a different story: youth use is down, and regulation could bring order to chaos
Some smart cameras protect your grow. Others dime you out. Ring has quietly handed over footage to cops without a warrant under “emergency” exceptions, and cannabis growers are ditching it fast. We break down which states protect you, which systems won’t sell you out, and why your front door cam might be your worst informant.
This week’s Reefer Report Card pulls no punches, calling out Congress’s empty veteran promises, New York’s zoning clown show, Michigan’s $10M grow raid, and the DEA’s ongoing war games. While Santa Barbara backs off enforcement, Texas doubles down. If you thought weed legalization made sense, think again. Confusion wins the week with a final grade of
Mardi Gras and marijuana have been partners in crime for over a century, from the jazz clubs of the 1920s to the streets of the French Quarter today. But while New Orleans embraces excess, the law still has a double standard when it comes to weed. This is the story of how cannabis became a silent guest at the biggest party in the world—and why it’s time to make it official.
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 The weed was legal in California, illegal in Mississippi, and bound for North Carolina, highlighting how outdated laws keep real reform from happening.
New Mexico lawmakers are proposing a bold new step to tackle the black market by arming the Cannabis Control Division with police power. But will adding a layer of enforcement make a dent in illegal sales, or is this just another bureaucratic delay tactic?
