Trump complains about cannabis smell in liberal cities (Newsletter: October 12, 2026)
DOJ & anti-marijuana groups agree on rescheduling lawsuit calendar; Cannabis Caucus chair: review psychedelics; Poll: hikers use marijuana on trails Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism […]
It’s Time to Allow Marijuana Use in Prison (Op-Ed)
“The K2 crisis in prisons has made me realize it is not realistic to eradicate all illegal drug usage behind bars. Instead, we should find strategies for safe and responsible harm reduction.” By Derek Jason LeCompte, Prison Journalism Project This story was originally published by Prison Journalism Project. I entered my cell and found my […]
More Than A Third Of Hikers Use Marijuana To Enhance Their Experience On The Trail, Poll Shows
A significant number of people who hike enhance their experience on the trail with marijuana, according to a new poll. The expedition company Climbing Kilimanjaro surveyed 1,008 U.S. adult hikers, finding that more than a third (35 percent) have hiked while under the influence of cannabis—the most popularly used substance in the poll. Another 7 […]
Trump Complains That Democratic-Run Cities Smell Like Marijuana
President Donald Trump has a number of complaints about cities run by Democrats—including that they smell like marijuana. During a Friday speech commemorating Columbus Day, the president criticized the “radical left” and “dirty” Democrat-run cities. “The sidewalks are disgusting. The streets are disgusting. They’re just in bad shape,” he said. “The doors going into stores […]
Rhode Island Grapples With Hemp Policy As Federal Ban On THC Products Looms
“We kind of have to wait and see what the federal government does before we can…advise our licensees.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current On less than an acre of farmland in Hopkinton, rows of hemp plants were nearing harvest. Most of their “colas”—dense clusters of buds prized for smokable flower—had already been cut ahead […]
The Joy of Showering With a Bong
The shower beer has its defenders. Here’s why stoners might have the better ritual: built-in water supply, easy cleanup and a second chance at every hit. Pleasure can be derived from getting high in a shower, a bar of Dove in one hand, a shatterproof bong in the other. Smoke that escapes the bong lingers […]
Feds And Marijuana Opponents Agree On Briefing Schedule In Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Reclassification Move
The Department of Justice and groups that oppose the Trump administration’s marijuana rescheduling move have agreed on what they believe the schedule should be in an ongoing lawsuit that seeks to block to reform. On Friday, federal officials who are defending the cannabis reform and the challengers behind the litigation filed a joint brief before […]
Marijuana Reform Group Asks Congress To Keep Hemp THC Products Legal
A leading marijuana legalization advocacy organization is stepping up the pressure on Congress to reverse a scheduled ban on hemp THC products and institute a system of regulations as an alternative to criminalization. “When it comes to public health and safety, regulation and education consistently yield better results than prohibition,” the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) […]
Inside Edun: Korean Natural Farming and Living Soil Cannabis in Colorado
On Colorado’s Western Slope, a family-run grow blends Korean Natural Farming, living soil beds and a flock of pest-eating ducks to grow cannabis like heirloom produce: rich in terpenes, rooted in nature and free of chemicals. This article originally appeared in High Times’ Spring/Summer 2026 print edition. Get yours here. The ducks are the first thing you […]
US senators say keep cannabis sales legal in Massachusetts (Newsletter: October 9, 2026)
Tom Angell is the editor of Marijuana Moment. A 25-year veteran in the cannabis and drug law reform movement, he covers the policy, politics, science and culture of marijuana, psychedelics and other substances. He previously reported for Forbes, Marijuana.com and MassRoots, and was given the Hunter S. Thompson Media Award by NORML and has […]