Activism in the Weeds: A Call for Change in Australia's Cannabis Laws

Activism in the Weeds: A Call for Change in Australia's Cannabis Laws

Written By Nigel Despinasse

Stolk and Zammit's approach to activism is anything but conventional. Their tactics include projecting pro-cannabis messages onto the iconic Sydney Opera House, placing fake cannabis plants throughout Sydney, and even setting up a fake hydroponic grow operation in a busy store space. These actions are designed to grab attention and spark conversations, breaking through the noise of traditional activism methods.

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An Interview with Jeremy Smith

An Interview with Jeremy Smith

Written By Casey Renteria

At 35 years old he was diagnosed with Crohn’s and eosinophilic esophagitis. Three weeks later he collapsed at work when blood clots hit his heart. “My CK levels skyrocketed, becoming severely anemic, herniated discs in my neck, a tumor was found on my pituitary stock, and I started to develop arthritis”, he recalled. Not long after that incident he narrowly escaped losing a child from the side effects of pharmaceuticals.

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Cannabis Culture Shock in Germany

Cannabis Culture Shock in Germany

Written By Marge Thomas

With legalization having just happened, acquiring cannabis felt much like the days when I had to buy off the street. Not speaking the language fluently and not interested in venturing to a park hoping to find someone loitering, I called up a connection living in Berlin. Fred was a fellow Ganjier and I thought he could help me. I knew it was around, more than once smelling weed wafting in the Berlin air. Plus it’s a city of 3 million, and prohibition doesn’t work.

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Spannabis 2024: A Whirlwind of Experiences and Reflections

Spannabis 2024: A Whirlwind of Experiences and Reflections

Written By Dr. Grant Mitchell

It was a journey that began with a 5-hour flight from Jalisco, Mexico connecting one day later on a 7-hour red-eye out of New York City. After landing at 8:30 am, and getting through customs and immigration, I Ubered directly to my digs in the Gothic Quarter arriving around 11:00 am. Once quickly showered, I had a rendezvous lunch and intelligence meeting with the legendary Captain Hooter. He promptly updated me with more than one dozen Reports Of Multiple Raids At Cannabis Social Clubs Ahead Of the Annual Spannabis Show In Barcelona, including a few I visited last year like HQ, Choko, and Wizards. Needless to say, a murky cautionary vibe permeated the sunny Barcelona air. 

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Snowbirdstoner is Barcelona Bound for Spannabis 2024

Snowbirdstoner is Barcelona Bound for Spannabis 2024

Written By Grant Mitchell

The excitement is mounting as we count down the days to Spannabis 2024, in less than one week. The streets of Barcelona are buzzing with anticipation. The city is set to welcome thousands of enthusiasts, industry professionals, and curious visitors. It's more than just a fair; it's a movement, a statement, a testament to the growing acceptance and recognition of the healing plant worldwide.

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Ready for a Cannabis-Infused Vacation? Book Your Next Trip to Jamaica!

Ready for a Cannabis-Infused Vacation? Book Your Next Trip to Jamaica!

Written By Elana Cohen

When in Jamaica, cannabis-friendly resorts envelop consumers in a safe, relaxing atmosphere to appreciate the cannabis plant. But if you’ve been following along, you’ll recognize that cannabis-friendly trips aren’t all about the bud. There’s also something to be said about healing the body and mind. During cannabis-friendly vacations in Jamaica, guests can customize their trips to find delight in other excursions across the island. They can combine wellness, meditation, and spiritual guidance, or recover with healing herbal medicines and cannabis spa rituals

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Cannarchy In The UK Part 1: The Decline of The British Hempire

Cannarchy In The UK Part 1: The Decline of The British Hempire

Written By Dave Barton

Much like Britain and its Royal Family, here and now in 2023 the UK and cannabis have a complicated relationship. But it wasn’t always this way. Once upon a time – some half a millennium ago – cannabis, in the form of hemp, was one plant we just couldn’t get enough of on this side of the Pond.

A little later on, cannabis continued to thrive; as both a material and a medicine. Even dear old Queen Victoria allegedly partook to quell her cramps. And then, just a few decades after… boom. The seeds of criminalisation were sown.

It’s only now, some 100 years on, that the balance is being redressed; and adult use/recreational cannabis is seemingly being openly embraced everywhere… except here in Blighty (I know, I know… but stay with me on this, k?).

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