Alyson Martin
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Butterflies Were Tenderly Saved Before Hurricane Irma Hit
Employees at the Florida Museum of Natural History caught butterflies in nets and rescued them before Hurricane Irma slammed into Gainesville.
Trump Ally Roger Stone Dumped From Speaker's List At Cannabis Conference
The Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo faced a possible boycott because of Stone's past tweets that targeted women, blacks and others. "See their sorry asses in court," Stone said in response.
This Hospice Is Hoping To Prove That Cannabis Can Make Dying Less Painful
The nation's first federally approved study to see if medical marijuana can ease pain for those with terminal illnesses is under way. Advocates hope it will make patients less reliant on opioids.
Sen. Cory Booker Will Face An Uphill Battle Fixing America’s “Badly Broken” Drug Laws
The Democratic senator called the bill “a necessary step in correcting this unjust system,” but even legalization advocates say that it’s unlikely to succeed.
Are You Team Pinot Or Team Pot? Why The Debate Has One Community Choosing Sides
The battle between the Wagner family and their neighbors could be a sign of clashes to come as cannabis becomes a legal crop in more states. Wine producers fear for their grapes if weed grows nearby; weed growers say those fears are unfounded.
Don’t Get Too Excited About America’s First-Ever Marijuana Cafés
Denver is preparing to open the country’s first cannabis cafés, but people in the bud business say overly strict rules could kill the city’s — and the nation’s — pot lounges before they ever get a chance to thrive.
PotCoin Says That Dennis Rodman Was Totally Behind The Release Of A US Prisoner
A spokesperson for PotCoin said that Rodman deserves "total credit" for securing the release of a US citizen. The State Department disagrees.
This Firefighter Took A Doctor’s Advice To Use Medical Marijuana — Now He Could Be Fired
Medical marijuana is off-limits for police officers, firefighters, truck drivers, and millions of other workers in safety-sensitive jobs, even in states where it’s legal. These employees face a tough choice: Live with pain, or lose their job.
These Devout Christians Are Using The Bible To Argue That Pot Is God’s “Perfect Medicine”
The Deep South is the nation’s most religious region and the least open to legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use. To those who say marijuana is a sin, though, devout Christians are using the Bible to argue that it is God’s “perfect medicine.”
Meet The Anti-Pot Crusaders Trying To Take Back 4/20
“Don’t say that it’s about the people with terminal cancer. This is about the 32-year-old white guy that has a headache and some anxiety.”
Literally The Tastiest 4/20 Pot Cookies Ever From Mario Batali
“An herb-induced food or treat should taste delicious, no matter the sensory experience you seek."
Smoking Pot Can Get You Kicked Off Transplant Lists — Even In States Where It’s Legal
More than half the states in the country have legalized medical marijuana, but some hospitals still bar users from life-saving organ transplants. The policy delayed the late Riley Hancey's lung transplant for months.
Marijuana Industry Says Sessions Can’t Turn Back The Clock On Legal Pot
As the Trump administration hints at a cannabis crackdown, state officials and industry leaders insist they won’t back away from the booming industry. “It’s business as usual.”