For the Culture By The Culture
From Florida’s ballot grind to Thailand’s backpedal and Germany’s retreat, the world talked reform while tightening control. Pot Culture Magazine’s Reefer Report Card Vol. 22 grades the week in weed — a reality check on promises, policies, and politics that keep legalization crawling instead of sprinting. Global momentum stalled, but the culture keeps moving.
From Texas to Germany, cannabis legalization laws are riddled with loopholes that keep prohibition alive. Learn how possession limits, local bans, and vague enforcement terms undermine access, protect corporate weed, and fuel the black market. This guide exposes the red flags so you can spot fake legalization before it takes root.
The UK's cannabis laws are increasingly seen as outdated and ineffective as public support for legalization grows. With an underground market worth £3.57 billion, many Britons defy restrictive regulations. Despite the 2018 legalization of medical cannabis, access remains limited. Advocates urge reform, emphasizing economic benefits and a shifting cultural landscape.
In a gonzo-style escapade right out of Bermuda's underbelly, Kenneth Butterfield's attempt to smuggle 110 grams of hash through airport security takes a wild turn. With his belly full of hash and the authorities on his tail, Butterfield's high-stakes gambit unfolds amidst the backdrop of Bermuda's complex cannabis legislation and the island's struggle with U.K. oversight.
