“You have the right to considerate and respectful care, and to be made comfortable. You have the right to have your cultural, psychosocial, spiritual and personal values, beliefs and preferences respected.” This is the first right listed on Providence Little…
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…
In my first article, “Invitation Only,” I welcomed readers to join my journey through the cannabis space from the perspective of a Naive Newbie. I briefly described my dysfunctional relationship with the industry as being similar to an orphan because…
The dust is settling from the news of last week’s announcement from President Biden regarding federal marijuana reform. For many Americans – especially cannabis advocates – it was a historic moment. However, his announcement fell short of what so many…
After our first town hall, the office vibe took a hit. To lift spirits, I bought baby succulents for the team—a small token to remind us of growth and resilience. But just as we settled in, word came down from…
“It makes no sense.” A statement Americans and cannabis advocates have said for literally decades was finally uttered by President Biden yesterday during his statements addressing federal marijuana reform. The phrase was both welcomed and yet infuriating for advocates who…
It seems like every part of life has an elite group that is invitation only. How do you get an invite though? I guess it depends on which special group you’re trying to be a part of. In primary school…
The Dispensary Binary: Trap vs. Corporate During my early days in the cannabis industry, I attended many cannabis events—dubbed as joint-overloaded, alcohol-free activations. These parties exposed me to the deep divide in the industry: “Trap” versus “Corporate.” I witnessed how…
I told my Ma and I told my Pa I’m tired of this here Omaha. Denver, Denver is the show. That is where I want to go. They got legal weed out there people say is beyond compare. Ma and…
While cannabis use continues to grow in the United States, our framing of it remains archaic, reflecting a non-existent binary that cannabis is either medicinal or recreational. Yet, the truth is that as more Americans use cannabis, they are discovering…
Cannabis is one of the oldest known and most used plants on the planet, with evidence of this dating back almost 10,000 years according to recent archaeological findings near East Asia. With numerous uses as a source of medicine, food,…
The first true experience I had with cannabis was in my late teens. In high school, I had a handful of people I knew who had smoked cannabis before. They always have the whole “Say no to drugs!” bullshit in…
