Rolling it up without RAW

Art by Melanie Rizzo The news of RAW’s recent court case left us all feeling a bit bamboozled. In case you missed it, as of January 31st, 2023, a jury verdict found Raw Organic Hemp to be participating in unfair business practices, essentially pointing to a web of lies covering everything from their nonexistent charity,…
Stoned for the Holidays: Fat Nug Magazine’s 2022 Gift Guide

At Fat Nugs Magazine, we’ve crafted the ultimate cannabis gift guide for stoners on your holiday shopping list. Our readers come from across the U.S. and beyond, so we’ve included items that can elevate any sesh, no matter where they are. We explored the internet, social media, and our contributor Slack channel to uncover the…
Schedule 1 Status Hurts Patients Like My Dad

My Father’s Cancer Journey Begins In 2014, my father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer originating in plasma cells that crowds out healthy cells. According to the American Cancer Society, myeloma accounts for only 1.8 percent of cancer cases. Certain environmental factors—like exposure to coal dust, benzene, or dioxin (Agent Orange)—can increase the…
Has your Linkedin engagement gone up in smoke?

The cannabis industry is no stranger to getting iced out of social media platforms. It’s a burden we’ve borne ever since Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok notoriously began blocking or banning cannabis content. This prohibition on cannabis content stems from its Schedule 1 status, which social platforms use to justify their censorship. A befuddling conundrum, considering…