The paradox is two decades old and still unresolved; in 2000, Hawaii became the first state to legalize medical cannabis through legislative action with Act 228, signed by Governor Ben Cayetano. California was the first to legalize medical cannabis overall;…
The Hotbox with Dustin Hoxworth isn’t your polished PR interview. It’s me getting stoned and asking people the questions they probably aren’t ready for. These aren’t cold reads or copy-paste Q&As; I sit with my guests, usually multiple times, and…
This article first appeared in the Tech Issue of Fat Nugs Magazine, published December 2024 Hey there, home growers! Welcome back to my basement. This issue is a challenge for me. See, I am a tech geek to the core….
This article first appeared in the Technology edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, published in December 2024. I have been obsessed with aliens since I don’t know when. Not IF they exist – WHERE they exist. Are they hiding amongst us?…
What’s really happening in your brain when you combine cannabis and meditation? Cannabis and meditation are showing up together everywhere—from urban yoga studios to wellness retreats across the country. The pairing makes intuitive sense: both are ancient technologies of consciousness,…
Before we begin, I strongly suggest any consumer have a weed journal to jot down how you liked certain strains and how much works best for you. Now onto the article! The Science of Cannabis Tolerance and How it Can…
Ky explores what draws us together and what separates us, culturally and geographically, in the final part of this conversational series with her Iraqi neighbor. Ky describes their conversations as between “an infidel and a terrorist” because of their perceived…
This article first appeared in the Flower Issue of Fat Nugs Magazine, published October 2024 Happy anniversary, everyone! But it’s not our wedding anniversary. It’s been just about a year and six issues since I got the opportunity to join…
Founder, Green Lane Communication The Hotbox with Dustin Hoxworth isn’t your polished PR interview. It’s me getting stoned and asking people the questions they probably aren’t ready for. These aren’t cold reads or copy-paste Q&As; I sit with my guests,…
This article first appeared in the Psychedelics issue of Fat Nugs Magazine, published in July 2025. While you’re perusing your dispensary’s menu or checking out what’s hot in cannabis, some names can stick out and get stuck in your head….
This story about cannabis and Hawaiian sovereignty arrived secondhand, mid-interview, at a cannabis expo. Jonah Tacoma, the founder of Dabstars, was wrapping up a conversation about economic mobility and grassroots brand-building when he pivoted. “If you haven’t talked to the…
“Good governance is not about control, it is about clarity of responsibility.” — Peter Drucker I am a cannabis accountant, tax preparer, and business advisor. I spend considerable time helping company founders, investors, and operators clean up problems incepted long…
