Senator blasts GOP leaders for blocking medical cannabis access for veterans (Newsletter: November 17, 2025)
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Top Veterans Group Warns Congress That Hemp Ban Could ‘Slam The Door Shut’ On Medical Research
A leading veterans organization is warning congressional leaders that a newly approved blanket ban on consumable hemp products could inadvertently “slam the door shut” on critical research In a letter sent to House and Senate leaders on Wednesday, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) executives stressed the importance of “supporting solid scientific […]
Honoring the Veterans Who Fought for Cannabis Freedom
By Mike Davis on behalf of the Veterans Action Council (VAC) Across generations, U.S. military Veterans have stood on the front lines of both war and reform. From the battlefields abroad to the policy trenches at home, they’ve been instrumental in shaping the entire cannabis movement, transforming stigma into science and sacrifice into social change. […]
The Audacity of Survival: A Veteran’s War Beyond the Battlefield
Editor’s Note: This story contains descriptions of suicide and mental health struggles that may be distressing for some readers. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support. I came back from Baghdad in 2005 in […]
Cannabis Companies Finding Purpose in Honoring Veterans
Every November, Americans take a collective breath to honor those who’ve worn the uniform, the ones who stood watch in silence, who carried both pride and pain home with them, and who continue to serve in quieter ways long after their military careers end. For many veterans, returning home can be its own kind of […]
Top Veterans Group Partners With Cannabis Brand To Promote THC Drinks As Alcohol Alternative At VFW Posts
A top veterans organization has entered a first-of-its-kind partnership with a hemp THC beverage company, with a licensing branding deal that will support a variety of veterans services and promote cannabis drinks as a potential alcohol alternative. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States on Tuesday announced it reached an agreement with […]