Weed Between the Lines
‘Pot is fun’ and other thoughts by Allen Ginsberg
With the fall equinox approaching, the second coming of the summer of love is coming to an end. The first summer of love was...
Now it’s up to Congress to change federal cannabis laws
Anyone who reads this column was probably surprised last Thursday when the headline blared that “the feds are dithering” at the very time the Justice Department was announcing the first significant changes in its cannabis policies in 40 years. That’s the reality of ...
A different vibe
As a freelancer, my favorite place to work from is my couch. It’s kinda the best because I get all the snack breaks I...
A new review shines light on the science of cannabis
There is a lot of debate about the benefits and harms of marijuana use, yet little is “known” about its effects.
It’s not that there...
Fungus amongus
Lion’s mane mushroom has been used in Eastern medicine since antiquity. An edible member of the tooth fungus group, it has been revered in...
The DEA says ‘no’ to rescheduling marijuana
On August 11, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) rejected two petitions to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule II drug in...
Bridging the knowledge gap
There are 27,000 licensed physicians in the state of Colorado. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), only 311 of...
A big day for cannabis and democracy
On November 7, 2012, the day after 55 percent of Colorado voters passed the legalization of marijuana, I got a call from my mom.
“I...
Schedule 1: Same as it ever was, same as it ever...
“The criminal law is too harsh a tool to apply to personal possession even in the effort to discourage use. It implies an overwhelming indictment of the behavior which we believe is not appropriate. The actual and potential harm of use of the drug is not great enough...
The cannabis industry and the golden rule
Every week in the world of cannabis there are timely happenings — new legislation, new businesses, new dimensions of social justice implications — but...
Running high
Long-distance runners often describe a sensation that happens around 40 minutes into a run. A deep sense of relaxation overcomes them, their focus zeroes...
A big step forward for marijuana in Boulder
Since January, the Marijuana Advisory Panel (MAP) has considered the City of Boulder’s cannabis laws, codes and regulations and last week, it unveiled its...