Help I’m Gay (Maybe) and High

Help I’m Gay (Maybe) and High

Written By Brian Cruz

When Lindsey first brought this topic to my virtual desk, she didn’t phrase it with any negative connotation.

As a gay, I think gay things when I’m high frequently, but I felt like Lindsey was probably looking for someone who identified as heterosexual and thinks gay thoughts, only or mostly when they are high. ‘

Tis not the case for me, but based on my experience of repressing my sexuality for most of my life coupled with the occasional hook up with a closeted friend, I can imagine what a candidate she is looking for might be like.

I wouldn’t say my high thoughts differ in extreme to my sober thoughts. Aside from that, sober I am less creative, more irritable, and more self-conscious. When high, I take my thoughts and reflect on their nature. I don’t hold myself to a puritan standard of what is normal. Just look outside, “normal” in the U.S.A. is very weird.

I, at the risk of labeling myself some pervert, think thoughts that interpret as heterosexual, even to me, my own critic.

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Medical Cannabis in the Hemp State? No Relief in Sight

Medical Cannabis in the Hemp State? No Relief in Sight

Written By Dan Isenstein

Kentucky is one of just 13 states that still criminalize all marijuana use and possession. During the spring 2022 Kentucky legislative session, House Bill (HB) 136 was passed by Kentucky's lower house with bi-partisan support (59-34). Once again, however, Kentucky’s Republican controlled Senate blocked the bill to the floor for a vote.

In response to the continued Senatorial inaction in the legislature, Governor Beshear formed the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee. Less than a week after the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Report was released, President Joe Biden announced that he was issuing pardons for all federal marijuana convictions.

So what does that mean to the average Kentuckian looking to consume cannabis legally?

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The Seven Cannabis Factions - Part II

The Seven Cannabis Factions - Part II

Written By Trent Hancock & Shayney Norick

In our humble opinion, The MSOs that have ownership in dozens of craft businesses, while still allowing the companies to be independent, will have the strongest foundation.

The suggestions for amendments to state laws in this article are written to provide a pathway for everyone to focus on the model they believe in. Investors need to see a clear focus claimed by businesses based on the aspects of cannabis they want to invest in.

The future of cannabis investing should and will hopefully be more diversified between Small Businesses, MSOs, and Pharmaceuticals.

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Cannabis Advocates and Professionals react to President Biden’s Statements Regarding Federal Marijuana Reform

Cannabis Advocates and Professionals react to President Biden’s Statements Regarding Federal Marijuana Reform

Written By Bri Smith

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 felt could have been truly beneficial for so many Americans still serving unfair sentences for nonviolent cannabis charges.

As could be expected, cannabis industry professionals and advocates had a lot to say about the statements. Some celebrated the effort, while others met it with harsh criticism for not being impactful enough. We’ve collected the statements and reactions, ranging from joy to frustration, of 30 cannabis industry professionals.

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