Lawmakers push cannabis reform on Capitol Hill (Newsletter: May 14, 2026)
Congressman: psychedelic “magic cure”; Colombia legalization; LA marijuana bill; NV casinos & cannabis report; Study: Marijuana as opioid alternative 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… *Rattling the tip […]
House Votes To Let Military Veterans Get Medical Marijuana Recommendations From VA Doctors
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to let military veterans receive recommendations for medical marijuana through their doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—while also approving a separate amendment focused on the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. The cannabis proposal from Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL), Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Dina Titus (D-NV) passed by a […]
‘There Are A Lot Of People Who Smoke Cannabis In Congress,’ Lawmaker Says
A lawmaker who helps to lead the Congressional Cannabis Caucus says there are “a lot” of fellow legislators on Capitol Hill who secretly smoke marijuana. “I think there are a lot of people who smoke cannabis in Congress,” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said on Wednesday. She added, however, that legalization is an important policy issue […]
Medical Marijuana Helps Pain Patients Reduce Use Of Opioids, New Study Shows
As opioids continue to drive overdose deaths, a new study suggests that making medical cannabis available and affordable can help patients reduce their use of the prescription painkillers. “Although cannabis has historically been characterized as a potential ‘gateway drug,’ it may also serve as a harm-reduction tool for some patients seeking to reduce reliance on […]
It’s Never Too Late to Grow Fire
How a 52-year-old first-time grower turned trial and error into a show-stopping harvest The first time I zipped open my grow tent, I didn’t just see a plant. I saw proof. Proof that a 52-year-old guy from Cincinnati—born and raised—could still learn something new. Proof that cannabis doesn’t belong only to corporations, legacy farms, or […]
Congress wants crackdown on unregulated cannabis products (Newsletter: May 13, 2026)
Vets medical marijuana vote; CA cannabis drive-thrus; GA & IA medical marijuana expansion; OH cannabis attitudes poll; IN officials talk rescheduling 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 […]
Every Roll of Paper You’ve Touched Comes From a French Invention. The English Took the Credit.
Every paper mill in the world still runs on the continuous-web design a Frenchman patented in 1799. His name was Louis-Nicolas Robert. You’ve never heard it. That’s about to change. The Short Version A French accountant invented the machine that made modern paper possible. His employer sent the design to England behind his back. Two […]
Alcohol Is Fun. Hangovers Suck. Here’s What I Drink Instead.
A first-person review of the hemp-derived THC cocktail base I poured at our Cannabis Cup in New York. What’s in it, how it hits, and why I haven’t stopped pouring it. The Short Version Hemp-derived Delta-9 THC. Federally compliant. Real black currant. 5mg THC plus 10mg THCV per 1.5oz pour. About sixteen pours per 750ml. […]
Disclosure Night,’ a Stoned-Martian Cannes Satire
A new AI-assisted sci-fi satire from filmmaker Dan Levy Dagerman and the Space Weed Universe collective premiered its trailer at Cannes. Martians arrive, get high, and deliver a verdict on the difference between cinema and content. The cannabis angle is older than humanity. “Where I’m from, movies like the one you’re watching would never be […]
The 2026 Elections Matter More For Cannabis Than The Next Bill Filed In Congress (Op-Ed)
“The next phase of cannabis policy will not be decided by a single bill. It will be shaped by the political environment that determines whether any bill has a path.” By Jordan Isenstadt, National Cannabis Industry Association The cannabis industry loves a headline bill. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. Rescheduling. Federal reform. […]