Sara Payan: Hello, everyone, and welcome to Planted with Sara Payan. I’m Sara Payan, your host, and today, our guest is Luke Scarmazzo. He has been a political prisoner, and he has gotten out. He has written a book, “High…
“Hemp is the only plant that can feed you, house you, clothe you, and heal you,” declares Jack Herer, a renowned hemp activist and author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes. For centuries, hemp has shaped America’s history, from crafting…
Skateboarding and cannabis, although very distinct in nature, have more in common than you might think. Both have scratched and clawed their way from marginalized and subculture activities into mainstream phenomena. They now not only continue to build and influence…
In Russia, where I am from, every human has a relationship with a bottle of vodka, ranging from blind love to burning hate; often, both. You already knew that. But do you know why? Russia, Vodka, and Ivan the Terrible …
The Paradox of Cannabis Success and Injustice The smell of success in the cannabis industry is unmistakable—billions of dollars wafting through convention halls, celebrated in glossy marketing campaigns, and toasted with craft-infused cocktails. Yet, just beyond this thriving market lies…
In 2024, the U.S. cannabis industry is soaring with a projected economic impact of $112.4 billion, while approximately 40,000 people remain incarcerated for cannabis offenses. This contradiction demands reform for individuals like Edwin Rubis, Michael Thompson, and many other people…
As the world moves toward greater acceptance of cannabis, the conversation surrounding its legalization must address deeper issues that have mostly been ignored. Legalizing cannabis is not just about lifting prohibition, or the processes involved that the next administration would…
Art Courtesy of Casey Renteria The phrase “getting high” carries with it a weight of historical stigma and cultural misunderstanding, yet simultaneously, holds a sense of joy and discovery for those who partake in cannabis. For decades, society’s perception of…
Photos Courtesy of Author Hope you didn’t (or did) just light one up because I have a pop quiz for you. What is the longest running cannabis rights festival? Answer: The Great Midwest Hemp Fest! Cannabis Advocacy in Wisconsin The…
Photo by tatonomusic on Unsplash Up until this spring, medical cannabis consumers in the Aloha State have not been able to enjoy a customer favorite that has come to help define the cannabis industry: pre-rolled joints. But in April 2024,…
Art Courtesy Of Casey Renteria The First Time It was almost 40 years ago that I began smoking cannabis, and yet I can still remember how unbelievably amazing the music in the room sounded that day. The introduction of cannabis…
Art Courtesy of Casey Renteria Cannabis Prohibition For centuries, cannabis has been a powerful wellness remedy, a stress reliever, and a recreational pastime. Yet, the mainstream media has portrayed cannabis as a villain with a bad reputation for decades. This…
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