This article was originally published on Weedmaps and appears here with permission. Cannabis activism may seem like a contemporary issue but, in fact, it has a long and intriguing history. From an ...

There’s plenty of evidence to suggest the ancient use of cannabis in multiple civilizations, dating back 10,000 years and beyond. According to the University of Sydney’s Lambert Initiative, Emperor ...

Did you know George Washington was a hemp farmer? It's true. So was Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Ironically, until recently the US government has been much less supportive of cannabis crops.

View the high resolution version of today’s graphic by clicking here. Since the early 20th century, the use of cannabis for any purpose fell out of favor by both regulators and Western culture at ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- From the outside, the bright exterior of the so-called Castro Castle might look like several homes in this notoriously colorful neighborhood. But go inside, and you'll ...

Cannabis has a long history in India, veiled in legends and religion. The earliest mention of cannabis has been found in The Vedas, or sacred Hindu texts. These writings may have been compiled as ...

Every year on March 2nd, Read Across America Day encourages readers of all ages to dive into the world of books. Traditionally associated with Dr. Seuss’s birthday, this day promotes literacy and the ...

A 13-day unfair labor practice strike led by Teamsters Local 777 at two Rise Cannabis dispensaries in Joliet, Ill. and one in Niles, Ill. forced parent company, Green Thumb Industries GTBIF, to raise ...

As cannabis has become less stigmatized and more readily available in the U.S., industry experts said, Green said ...

The University of Washington says that a condition that has been connected to chronic cannabis use has been recognized as a ...

All aboard! The Cannabis Experience, Colorado’s first-ever licensed mobile consumption lounge, is rolling out its Roots, Rhythm and Reefer tour – a love letter to Black history in Denver that blends ...