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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 days ago

Where to Find the Best Weed in Jamaica, Queens Right Now | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Silk Road NYC in Jamaica, Queens offers legally licensed, expertly curated cannabis products rooted in two decades of legacy cultivation and strain knowledge.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 days ago

Cannabis and Social Equity: Global Lessons in Building Inclusive Markets | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cannabis legalization must center social equity to redress harms of prohibition and ensure inclusive, sustainable markets that empower impacted communities.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 days ago

Cannabis and Culture: How Different Countries Regulate and Consume Weed | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Cannabis has been part of human culture for thousands of years, woven into rituals, medicine, recreation, and trade across civilizations. While its roots can be traced back to ancient China, India, and the Middle East, the plant's global journey has been shaped by differing laws, cultural practices, and social attitudes. In today's world, cannabis is both one of the most controversial and celebrated plants-criminalized in some regions, normalized in others, and increasingly legalized for medicinal or recreational use.
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Music
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 days ago

The Global Connection Between Music, Culture, and Cannabis | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Music and cannabis have intertwined across eras and cultures, shaping creativity, identity, and social movements while evolving with legalization and cultural acceptance.
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fromThe Nation
4 days ago

California's Small Cannabis Farmers Have Been Left High and Dry

Legacy Humboldt County cannabis farmers have been driven out by costly regulations, fees, taxes, and broken promises, threatening their livelihoods and rural communities.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Richard Lee, cannabis activist and founder of Oakland's Oaksterdam University, dies at 62

Lee is best known as the founder of the world's first cannabis training school, Oaksterdam University, and for financing and spearheading California's Proposition 19 in 2010, the first attempt to legalize cannabis for all adults over 21 in the modern era. Although the ballot measure failed by a slim margin, the election led to successful initiatives in 2012 in Colorado and Washington, setting off a wave of legislative change throughout the United States.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Unequal Justice: New York's Broken Promise on Cannabis Felony Expungement | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

In March 2021, the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law, heralded as a bold step toward cannabis justice and equity in New York State. The legislation not only legalized adult-use marijuana-it also promised to right decades of wrongs by expunging criminal records for low-level cannabis offenses. For tens of thousands of New Yorkers, that promise has been fulfilled. But for others, particularly those with felony convictions, the road to redemption remains blocked by a fractured and politicized legal system.
Law
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

The Future of Weed Tourism in New York: High Hopes, Real Challenges | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

New York has always had a magnetic pull - from Broadway to bodegas, it's a place where innovation and culture collide. Now, with the legalization of adult-use cannabis, the state is poised to become a global weed tourism destination. But this transformation isn't happening overnight. It's complex, exciting, and full of contradictions. As travelers grow more curious about cannabis experiences beyond California and Colorado, New York's blend of urban energy, cultural depth, and diverse consumer base gives it a unique edge.
Cannabis
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

How New York's Legal Weed Market Is Reshaping What People Buy in 2025 | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

New York's legal weed market in 2025 is no longer just about access-it's about choice, intention, and identity. What began as a slow rollout marred by regulatory confusion and legacy gray-market inertia is now a fully-fledged economic engine reshaping how consumers think about, purchase, and consume weed. With over 100 licensed dispensaries now open across the state, data shows a clear shift: buyers are no longer simply looking for high THC or the best price-
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fromstupiddope.com
1 month ago

Legal Weed, Higher Equity: Cannabis States See $60K More in Home Value Gains

According to a report from Clever Offers, states with legalized recreational cannabis have seen significantly higher home value appreciation than those that haven't, with a difference of $60,327 since 2009.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Haze of confusion in Thailand as government flips on cannabis law

New cannabis regulations in Thailand require prescriptions for purchases, threatening the survival of many shops on Khao San Rd.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Taking the measure of legal pot - Harvard Gazette

Cannabis legalization has resulted in significant state revenue but public health concerns have escalated, particularly regarding cannabis use disorders.
fromstupiddope.com
1 month ago

Dear President Trump: It's Time to Federally Legalize Cannabis This 4th of July

President Trump has a unique chance to federally legalize cannabis and grant clemency, an action that could reshape his legacy and benefit many Americans.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

The Global Rise of Legal Weed: What It Means for Health, Business, and Culture | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The global perception of cannabis has transformed, making legalization a significant trend worldwide.
NYC startup
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Why Supporting New York's Small Cannabis Brands and Farmers Is Crucial for the Future of the Market | stupidDOPE

New York's cannabis industry needs public support for small brands to thrive against large corporate entities.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Eric Adams Campaigns at Legal Weed Shop With Troubled History

Mayor Adams visited a cannabis dispensary to raise funds for his campaign, highlighting his administration's efforts supporting small businesses amidst contradictory enforcement issues.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany: Police chief warns of 'cocaine surge' DW 04/22/2025

"Cocaine is spreading rapidly in Germany," Holger Munch emphasized, reflecting on the rising drug trade dynamics as markets in North America become saturated."
Germany politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

The 'quite scary' reality ER docs are seeing as teen cannabis edible use rose by 43% amid legalization

Adolescent cannabis use, particularly edibles, has surged significantly following legalization in Canada.
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