Kamala Harris wanted to discuss cannabis with Joe Rogan, she says (Newsletter: September 24, 2025)
German youth marijuana use drops after legalization; Vets push CA gov on psychedelic research bill; TX hemp rules; Rescheduling op-ed 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… Free to […]
What Will Marijuana Rescheduling Mean For Hemp, Which Is Already Fully Descheduled? (Op-Ed)
“Increased acceptance and understanding could drive greater consumer demand and foster more mainstream integration of hemp-derived products into appropriate regulated frameworks.” By Shawn Hauser, Vicente LLP The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) pending reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) marks a historic and long-overdue milestone in U.S. […]
Breaking Good: Bryan Cranston Speaks Out About His First Time On Shrooms
Few actors are as iconic as Bryan Cranston. Most people might recognize him for his starring role in Breaking Bad, which marked a turning point in television; but many still remember him as Malcolm’s quirky dad in Malcolm in the Middle. Two completely opposite characters, brought to life thanks to Cranston’s incomparable talent and versatility. […]
New Texas Emergency Rules Ban Hemp Sales To People Under 21 In Line With Governor’s Executive Order
Texas officials have quickly adopted changes to the state’s hemp laws, consistent with the governor’s recent executive order, making it so people under the age of 21 will no longer be permitted to purchase consumable hemp products. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) issued an emergency rule that took effect on Tuesday, stipulating that no […]
Feds publish new cannabis banking info (Newsletter: September 23, 2025)
GOP lawmaker notes “trace of racism” in marijuana laws; CA gov signs cannabis tax reform bill; Veterans-led cannabis push; PA psilocybin hearing 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… […]
The Keepers of the Hidden Hills: Survival and Spirit in the Emerald Triangle
Just as chakras map across the human body, so does the earth have its own spiritual hotspots. Places where energy gathers, where something bigger than us hums beneath the soil. Northern California, and the Emerald Triangle in particular, has always been one of those hotspots. When I first set out to write this, I thought […]
Candidates for Virginia governor clash on cannabis (Newsletter: September 22, 2025)
Congresswoman calls out colleague’s marijuana arrest; DOJ moves to toss DC cannabis suit; CO ibogaine; MI judge OKs psychedelics event 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 […]
Congressional hearing on cannabis & organized crime sparks debate (Newsletter: September 19, 2025)
GOP senator: hemp products could be banned in 2 weeks; Marijuana industry wants tax reform; Edible Arrangements hemp delivery; Study: Cannabis odors 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… […]
Trump DOJ Asks Federal Court To Dismiss Lawsuit From D.C. Hemp Business Challenging Federal Ban On Local Cannabis Sales
The Trump administration is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit from a Washington, D.C. hemp business challenging the federal government over a congressional budget restriction that prevents local officials from establishing and regulating a retail marijuana market. About three months after Capitol Hemp filed the suit in U.S. District Court for the District […]
It’s a Trap! Why Schedule III Could Be Worse Than Standing Still on Cannabis Reform
“The only clearly understood consequence of moving cannabis to Schedule III is ending the unfair, excessive tax burden, providing a financial benefit for all marijuana companies and a windfall for the largest ones. The rosy prospect of this windfall is fueling dangerous myths: that rescheduling would legalize state cannabis programs, make research easier, or lead […]