Actress and activist Roseanne Barr gives legalization a presidential promise
Roseanne Barr knows a thing or two about commercial and critical success. Her hit TV show Roseanne lasted nine seasons and earned the comic-actress an Emmy, a Golden Globe and three …
Colorado Democrats endorse legalization bill
In a further sign that marijuana legalization has become a mainstream issue, the Colorado Democratic Party announced its support for a ballot measure that would lift civil and criminal penalties on possessing and growing small amounts …
The sucker punch: not just for cowards anymore! Plus, if you’re thinking about punching anything, you could probably use a good edible to chill out. TinctureBelle has got your back, with a one-two combo of a flavored sucker and fruit …
Julius “Dr. J” Erving was one of the first basketball players to have a shoe named after him. While the skinny giant may resemble a joint, the Dr. J name is really getting out there due to a line of …
Many of us thought that the math we learned in school was something we’d never use again. When it comes to grams and ounces, it pays to be a good student. Kilo, a smart rebranding from the original Killa-Watt, makes …
If you’re talking about triangles in the medical marijuana community, odds are you’re discussing one of the emerald varieties from Northern California. Our friends in Florida, particularly Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa, could throw their name into the mix, too, after …
One of the hottest shows on television is HBO’s Game of Thrones, which takes dragons out of the dungeons and into the living room. When we found the topically named Dragon at Mind, Body, Spirit in Lakewood, there was definitely …
One of the biggest benefits medical cannabis provides to patients is an increased appetite, weight loss—due to conditions such as AIDS’ Wasting Syndrome—is prevented. These munchies can lead to some weird culinary creations. While we can’t recommend mixing a cantaloupe …
Not that people turn to Roseanne Barr for religious inspiration, but it’s worth nothing that the comedian/actress was born in Salt Lake City to parents of Jewish ancestry (her family’s original surname of “Borisofsky” was changed to “Barr” by a …
Yes, the Green Party of the United States certainly sounds like it’d be the most canna-friendly political party out there. After all, consumer advocate and Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader in 2000 said he supported legalization and, if elected, …
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Think you can roll the best joint? Try doing it with your toes.
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Earlier this year, Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori debuted “Goldfish Salvation,” a collection of paintings and sculptures involving the freshwater fish.
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In this touching video, an old man in a nursing described as inert, maybe depressed, unresponsive and almost unalive becomes vibrant at the sounds of his favorite music. Who says music can’t heal?
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Cheech & Chong are on this month’s cover! Be sure to read up on the duo’s reunion in our latest issue out now! In the meantime, check out the pair’s newest project: Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie.
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Pro-legalization Ron Paul blasts government “busybodies”
Texas congressman Ron Paul—a pro-legalization, anti-prohibition GOP presidential candidate—spoke out last month against government “busybodies” during a rally at the Spokane Convention Center, The Spokesman-Review reports. Paul was the top finisher of 2008’s caucuses in …
1. The percentage of voters in Tacoma that passed Initiative No. 1, which makes possession of marijuana by adults the city’s “lowest law enforcement priority”: 65 (Source: The News Tribune).
2. The number of marijuana cases Tacoma prosecuted in 2010: 463 …
When we need to charge up, but not drift away, we turn to a sativa. . . or we can try Pack-A-Punch Berry Pomegranate. This 1.9-oz. energy shot delivers all the uplift you’ll need to get the job done. Packed …
Super Lemon Haze has been around a while—the Lemon Skunk/Super Silver Haze cross was a Cannabis Cup winner back when George. W. Bush was in office. But as any cannabis producer will tell you, strains will evolve up or down …
If this is Papa’s Candy, you gotta wonder what he has for dessert. From the geniuses at Apothecary in Seattle’s Capitol Hill district, this gem is every bit as exotic a creation as you’d expect from a 50-50 hybrid officially …
Any strain with the balls to call itself Jazz had better be good. Fortunately, this unusual sativa-dominant hybrid from Puget Sound Health Alternatives in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood has everything it needs to pull off such an audacious boast. For starters, …
Also known as SynEx, this devastatingly effective hybrid from CannaPi in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood could easily replace Ambien as one of those substances that might cause you break out in spots—like Everett or Spokane. There’s just no telling where you …
Two heavy metal bands, despite differences in culture and language, unite to perform together on stage because good music is universal and bad music is exclusive. Opeth and Mastodon? Might as well call them Bert and Ernie. Opeth, a rather …
When I go to McDonald’s, I go for the three-course meal. Fries for appetizers, burger/chicken nuggets for the entrée and a McFlurry for dessert (yeah, I really treat myself when going fancy). But for one week in Tacoma, a number …
If you’re like me and have a difficult time staring at a painting to absorb some sort of emotional effect, then this show probably isn’t for you (or me). This is for those art enthusiasts whose eyes and mind are …
They say that older is better, but I get this strange inexplicable feeling that there is age discrimination in electronic trance. Paul Oakenfold, the 48-year old DJ from England, is old enough to be a young grandpa for a fan …
1. Estimated number of medical marijuana patients in the city of San Francisco: 50,000 (Source: SF Weekly).
2. Number of medical marijuana dispensaries that shut down since October as a result of the federal crackdown: 5 (Source: San Francisco Examiner).
3. Number …
Oakland to get four new collectives
Oakland officials have taken a step towards approving new medical marijuana collectives. Last month, officials issued preliminary approvals to four applicants among a pool of 12 submissions from last September. If all four collectives—Oakland Community …
THCafe’s Ganja Mango Lassi pushes the envelope of cannabis edibles by stimulating the human biome. For every cell in your body there are nine cells that are not you. Mostly they are different types of bacteria. In peak condition, the …
Edible-makers at Ganja Goodies are innovating by drilling down into the essence of tooth-melting deliciousness with everything from caramel corn and snickerdoodles, to white chocolate cheesecake and whoopie pie. They’re also flirting with the limits of dosage with their $20 …
Green Remedy Collective just got licensed as one of the six newly permitted dispensaries in the City of Richmond, a small East Bay town with an oversized history of fine cannabis. The Collective comes out of the gate strong with …
Like its peer, Haze, AK-47 offers a superb blend of landrace sativa genetics from across the tropical and subtropical zones of Mexico, Colombia, Thailand and Afghanistan. Also like Haze, AK-47 plays well with others, making it a partner in many, …
