They Took His Weed. The Court Said They Couldn’t. Now His Own Tribe Won’t Give It Back.
A Minnesota appeals court just ruled the state had no jurisdiction to prosecute an Ojibwe man for cannabis on his own reservation. The decision draws on 40 years of sovereignty law. But the case’s most uncomfortable question isn’t about the state—it’s about the tribe. On August 2, 2023—one day after recreational cannabis became legal in […]
Florida cannabis legalization measure blocked from 2026 ballot (Newsletter: March 11, 2026)
Marijuana worker mortgage amendment; AZ cannabis smoke bill passes; CO medical marijuana in hospitals; Study: Psilocybin for quitting cigarettes 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… Before you dig […]
Censored Everywhere, Cinematic Anyway: The New Weed Ad Playbook
The best weed ads don’t feel like ads anymore. They feel like content built to survive the algorithm and earn the repost. A high-stakes poker table. One last infused drink. A fight that escalates into clean, choreographed chaos. That’s the premise of a new brand film from Pharos, built around Hollywood actor, filmmaker and stunt […]
Marijuana And Hemp Leaders Have Found Agreement On Many Significant Policy Issues (Op-Ed)
“With marijuana and hemp leaders working together toward a shared vision of more effective federal policy, the path ahead is brighter for the entire cannabinoid marketplace.” By Adam Rosenberg, National Cannabis Industry Association and Eric Berlin, Dentons Last fall, we wrote that marijuana and hemp businesses were working together as a group informally called the […]
New High Times Documentary Explores the Blunt’s Next Chapter
In High Times’ new documentary on Rove, one of cannabis culture’s most enduring rituals gets rebuilt through craft, consistency and modern product design. In a new film centered on Rove’s latest product, High Times looks past the hype and into a bigger question: what happens when one of cannabis culture’s most enduring rituals gets reworked […]
Before Weed Learned To Fake Female Empowerment, Harlee Case Made It Real. Now She’s Giving It A Soundtrack.
Before New Constellations started turning heads with dreamy synth-pop and soft-focus heat, Harlee Case was already building a different kind of scene in Portland: femme, weird, welcoming, and very, very stoned. “Females first. In cannabis there are plenty of heady bros doing things, we wanted to create a space for women and one where they […]
Colombian President Says ‘Weed Was for Protest, Cocaine Is the Drug of Capital’
Yesterday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro appeared before the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, where he firmly criticized outdated anti-drug policies (such as cannabis prohibition) and proposed alternatives to state violence. Weed for protest, cocaine for capital, fentanyl for the apocalypse Coca cultivation in Colombia: Alternatives to combat drug trafficking This is far from the first […]
I Enforced Weed Laws. Now I Regret It.
“Do you know why I stopped you this evening?” “No sir, I was going the speed limit…” “You have a taillight out, and you failed to stop before entering the roadway back there at the gas station. Do you have your license and registration?” “Uh, yeah, it’s right here… I’ll get that fixed as soon […]
Ohio Officials Face Friday Deadline To Respond To Hemp THC Drink Lawsuit
“In addition to potential criminal penalties, the veto will force them, collectively, to lay off dozens of employees and will cost them millions of dollars in investments and lost sales.” By David Beasley, The Center Square The state of Ohio has until Friday to respond to a lawsuit by breweries challenging Gov. Mike DeWine’s (R) […]
GOP congressman’s cannabis sales arrest (Newsletter: March 10, 2026)
OK gov slams medical marijuana; VA cannabis user parental rights; TN momentum from rescheduling; TX hemp rules; Study: CBD as medication substitute 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… […]