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 […]
California GOP And Democratic Candidates Agree That Marijuana Law Needs An Overhaul
Republican and Democratic candidates running for California’s highest elected offices are in agreement that the state’s marijuana legalization law is in need of changes. Fiona Ma, the Democratic Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor, said at a cannabis conference this week that the legal marijuana market is “a complete disaster.” “California was the number one cannabis-producing […]
Arkansas Bans Billboards For In-State Medical Cannabis Dispensaries While Letting Missouri And Oklahoma Marijuana Companies Advertise On Them (Op-Ed)
“You’ve seen countless billboards for Missouri and Oklahoma cannabis businesses, yet you’ve never seen one for an Arkansas dispensary. So you assume Arkansas must not have dispensaries.” By Amanda Strickland, The Source Craft Cannabis I was two sips into a mezcal cocktail at a bar in Bentonville, Arkansas—Walmart’s hometown—when a new friend said the six […]
Why Weed Makes Ideas Feel Brilliant, and Why They Rarely Survive Sobriety
Cannabis can make ideas feel unusually profound by loosening self-criticism, everyday logic and the mental filters that normally keep thoughts in check. Most of those revelations may not survive sobriety, but the temporary freedom to make unexpected connections can still leave behind something worth salvaging. The curls of smoke rise, the high begins its slow […]