5 Best Videos to Watch When Baked #54

In this weekly segment, HIGH TIMES brings you the best vids to watch after indulging.

New ‘Dateline’ to explore Charlotte’s Web, calls Colorado ‘a new Lourdes’

A new episode of NBC's "Dateline" airing on June 7 looks at medical marijuana and calls Colorado "a new Lourdes."

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Getting high at altitude: How weed was legally woven into a film festival

At the Telluride Mountainfilm festival, we talked about weed law, policy and more while getting high, surrounded by government and festival officials.

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Vermont Governor Signs Bill to Expunge Marijuana Offenses

MONTPELIER, VT —  Earlier this month, lawmakers in Vermont quietly passed a bill that will allow some past marijuana offenses to be expunged from an offender’s record.  Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) signed the bill into law on Tuesday. Senate Bill 115, sponsored by Sen. Joe Benning (R-Lyndonville), allows Vermont residents who were convicted of crimes that are “no […]

Lawsuit: Adams County sued by three of its cities over targeted pot tax

Three cities — Aurora, Commerce City and Northglenn — this week sued Adams County for what they claim is the unconstitutional imposition of a sales tax targeted at recreational marijuana only.

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Virginia NORML Endorses Mark Levine for Delegate; Primary Election June 9

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Virginia affiliate of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws, Virginia NORML, has endorsed civic activist Mark Levine in his pursuit of the Democratic nomination for the Virginia House of Delegates in Virginia’s 45th District. Levine, who is running against four other candidates for the 45th House District seat in the upcoming June […]

New Hampshire Poll (Still) Finds Strong Support for Marijuana Reform

DURHAM, NH — Most adults in New Hampshire support decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana, according to a new poll released Thursday. According to the Granite State Poll, sponsored by WMUR-TV and conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, 54% of those surveyed support legalizing marijuana for recreational use (37% strongly support and 17% somewhat support), while only […]

Cannabis art classes cause confusion at Aspen Jewish Community Center

When Aspen's Chabad Jewish Community Center announced its 420-friendly "Art with Mary Jane" classes, locals took note -- but then Chabad's plan hit a snag.

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Gallery: Mutant Leaves and Zombie Weed

Check out this photo gallery of mutant marijuana leaves and zombie weed.

Ohio Green Party Voices Opposition to “Responsible Ohio” and “Better for Ohio” Marijuana Legalization Proposals

CLEVELAND, OH — Saying that they would create a “state-backed cartel,” the Ohio Green Party says they oppose two of the five marijuana legalization proposals being promoted in Ohio, including the “Better for Ohio” and “Responsible Ohio” campaigns. “The Ohio Green Party has studied the five various marijuana legalization proposals that are currently being promoted in the […]

Maine Marijuana Legalization Bill Rejected by Key Committee

AUGUSTA, ME — A key legislative committee in Maine voted Thursday to reject a bill to legalize up to one ounce of marijuana for adults 21 or older, and create a regulatory system for legalized retail sales.  The bill would impose a 10% tax on retail marijuana sales. Hours of negotiations and compromises between committee […]

Here's Why We Should Rethink Rescheduling Marijuana

Rescheduling cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act—based on the history of three failed efforts—is clearly not a feasible option for changing federal law with respect to medical marijuana. Furthermore, it is no longer an acceptable policy option. Mariju...

Stoner Throwback: The Debut of Dabs

The first time that HIGH TIMES featured dabs on the cover of our magazine was October 2012. Fresh off the heels of our third NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup (Tickets are on sale now for our 2015 NorCal Cup!), it was clear that dabbing was hot. And despite the controversy surr...

Prominent Pot Researcher Blocked from Giving Lecture at Phoenix VA

After several difficult years and a lot of jumping through hoops, Arizona-based marijuana researcher Dr. Sue Sisley is finally moving forward with her federally approved PTSD pot study. That is—if she can circumnavigate the latest obstacle that has been thrown her w...

Uncle Sam Tells Employees Not to Smoke Weed

Big government wants to make it perfectly clear that under no circumstance is the consumption of marijuana acceptable for federal employees. More than half of the United States has legalized cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes, yet this reform in reefer laws ...

Study: New Cannabinoids Discovered

Ole Miss is at again. With their research-grade cannabis finally up to par with that of dispensaries, the weed scientists at the University of Mississippi have taken full advantage of the potent pot: seven new naturally occurring cannabinoids have been discovered. &nb...

Louisiana Medical Marijuana Bill Clears Final Committee; Vote Expected Soon

BATON ROUGE, LA — Louisiana is close to giving final approval to a bill that would give patients suffering from some serious conditions access to medical marijuana after a key House committee gave final approval to the bill Wednesday. The House Committee on Health and Welfare proposed a few minor changes to the bill before voting 16-0 to send Senate […]

Group Hopes Car Crash Rolling Papers Will Prevent Stoned Driving

In spite of the longstanding controversy surrounding the issue of stoned driving, the latest federal research suggests that smoking weed before getting behind the wheel does not actually contribute to an increase in motor vehicle accidents. Yet, this statistic has not sto...

N.J. pot activist opens healthy eatery across from City Hall

N.J. marijuana activist Ed Forchion, a.k.a. "Weedman," will soon open a restaurant and spiritual sanctuary across the street from Trenton's City Hall. “I’m obviously catering to the cannabis consuming community in the area, but I also I want to tap into the artsy crowd here in Trenton,” said Forchion, who calls himself "Weedman."

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A$AP Rocky Discusses Drug-Fueled Orgies and Getting 'Cozy' with Weed

It seems that any problems A$AP Rocky has nowadays are far and few between. The 26-year-old rapper dropped his second studio album At.Long.Last.A$AP on Tuesday, will make his feature film debut this June and recently spilled details on his wonderfully hedonistic life.

Jorge's Cannabis Encyclopedia: Seed Basics

Read on as cannabis expert Jorge Cervantes sheds light on basic marijuana growing - starting from the seed itself.

Yes, Cannabis Absinthe is a thing in Europe. But will it get you stoned?

Spotted in Spain: A cannabis absinthe loaded with wormwood, alcohol and more. But will it get you stoned?

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Louisiana Senate Amends House Version of Marijuana Reform Bill

BATON ROUGE, LA — Just one day after passing their own version of a bill to reduce the penalties for some marijuana convictions, lawmakers in the Louisiana Senate have amended  a similar proposal passed by the House, increasing the chances of one of the bills passing this year. The Senate’s Judiciary Committee made the changes to House Bill 149 […]

New Hampshire Marijuana Decriminalization Vote Expected Next Week

CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Senate is expected to vote next week on a bill that could make New Hampshire the final New England state to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana, despite a recommendation against the bill’s passage this week by a key Senate committee. House Bill 618, which was overwhelmingly approved […]

Marijuana Testing Facility Opens for Business in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV — DigiPath Labs, the cannabis testing subsidiary of DigiPath, Inc. (OTCQB: DIGP, temporarily changed to: DIGPD) opened the doors of its Las Vegas marijuana analytical testing laboratory for business Wednesday. Equipped with state of the art analytical instrumentation and operated under the direction of Cindy Orser, PhD, DigiPath Lab’s flagship facility offers cannabis […]

IrresponsibleOhio: Group Aims to Monopolize Legal Marijuana Market

A group of ambitious capitalists in Ohio, under the name of ResponsibleOhio, want to amend the state constitution to give them control of the legal marijuana market in the state.

Is this central Denver’s first 420-friendly hotel?

Many in Colorado's bustling cannabis industry have complained about the lack of marijuana-friendly hotels in this state and others. But Keef Cola partner Richmond Meyer is actually doing something about it -- he's opening Nativ Hotel this week in downtown Denver boasting that half of its 16 rooms have weed-friendly balconies.

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Week in Weed: What if Oprah’s alternate universe was 420-friendly?

This Week in Weed we are easing down the road to check out what Wiz Khalifa is up to. We witness one mother's pride in her children -- and her cannabis consumption. And we catch a glimpse of what it might be like if Oprah did her "Favorite Things" show stoner-style.

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Radical Rant: How About 'Treat Marijuana Like Marijuana'?

The word "marijuana" has different connotations to different people, and for years, pot activists have been trying to change the negative mainstream associations with the word. In his latest column, Radical Russ Belville argues that instead of calling it "m...

Hunches and sniff tests are no reason to intercept mail, says Oregon court

An Oregon Court of Appeals panel has ruled that a U.S. postal inspector and Portland police had no legal authority to intercept a man's package based on their contraband hunches and a police dog's reaction after sniffing the item.

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Louisiana Senate Passes Bill to Reduce Marijuana Penalties; Expunge Some Convictions

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Senate voted Monday to reduce some marijuana penalties, and to allow for some offenders to have first-time marijuana convictions expunged from their records.  The measure now moves to the House, where a similar proposal has already been approved this session. The Senate voted 27-12 on Monday to pass Senate […]

2015 HIGH TIMES NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup Tickets Go On Sale Today

Tickets to the 2015 HIGH TIMESNorCalMedical Cannabis Cup are going on sale Tuesday, May 26 at 4:20 p.m. PST. The highly anticipated Bay Area event will be held at the legendary Cow Palace, June 20 - 21.

Grow Q&A: Mother Plant Maintenance

Have questions about growing cannabis? Our own cultivation expert, DannyDanko, is here to help with all of your marijuana grow concerns. Today's question is about maintaining mother plants.

HIGH TIMES 2015 Vape Pen Review: Top 5 Herbal Pens

This year HIGH TIMES pulled out all the stops and reviewed over 100vapepens for flower and concentrate, with 27 judges weighing in on every part of each device to come up with the best vaporizers available.

2015 HIGH TIMES NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow

Tickets to the 2015 HIGH TIMESNorCalMedical Cannabis Cup are going on sale Tuesday, May 26 at 4:20 p.m. PST. The highly anticipated Bay Area event will be held at the legendary Cow Palace, June 20 - 21.

South Dakota Marijuana Advocate Proposes Banning Alcohol & Tobacco

PIERRE, SD — A marijuana legalization activist from South Dakota has filed paperwork for two ballot initiatives to ban alcohol and tobacco to make state policies “consistent” with marijuana penalties. Bob Newland, of the group Consistent South Dakota, filed the two initiatives with the secretary of state’s office earlier this year, and last week Attorney General Marty Jackley’s […]

Stoner Sex: Laughing in Bed, Chewing Gum, Sexy Dressing & Cheap Dates

Hyapatia Lee answers all of your questions regarding cannabis and sexuality.

The HIGH TIMES Interview: Ron Paul

Former Texas CongressmanRon Paul, a three-time presidential candidate (once with the Libertarian Party and twice with the Republicans), has been called the “intellectual godfather” of the Tea Party. Politically, Paul often frustrates both sides of the ai...

Nevada Lawmakers Unanimously Approve Hemp Bill

CARSON CITY, NV — Lawmakers in Nevada have unanimously passed a bill to authorize hemp cultivation, sending the bill to Republican Governor Brian Sandoval for final approval. Sponsored by Sen. Tick Segerblom (D-Las Vegas), Senate Bill 305 was given final approval by the Assembly in a 41-0 vote on Friday.  The measure was approved 19-0 by the Senate […]

US Senators Cast First-Ever Vote In Favor of Medical Marijuana Access

WASHINGTON, DC — The majority of the US Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday cast votes in favor of expanding medical cannabis access to United States veterans. The committee vote marks the first time that a majority of any body of the US Senate has ever decided in favor of increased cannabis access. Committee members voted […]

Missouri Governor Commutes Life Sentence of Pot Prisoner

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced Friday that he has commuted the sentence of Jeff Mizanskey, a 61 year old grandfather who was sentenced in 1996 as a “persistent drug offender” to life without the possibility of parole for his third marijuana conviction. The Governor’s commutation changes that sentence to include the possibility of […]

Cannabist Show: He promotes organic weed; He just won four Cannabis Cups

This week on The Cannabist Show: Organic Cannabis Association co-founder John-Paul Maxfield and Champion Cannabis owner Corey Buffkin, who won 4 Cannabis Cups at the 2015 U.S. Cup in Denver. Plus, black market bud in Washington D.C., more signs of marijuana normalization and the Pot Quiz on current events.

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2015 HIGH TIMES NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday

Tickets to the 2015 HIGH TIMES NorCal Medical Cannabis Cup are going on sale Tuesday, May 26 at 4:20 p.m. PST. The highly anticipated Bay Area event will be held at the legendary Cow Palace, June 20 - 21.

5 Best Videos to Watch When Baked #53

In this weekly segment, HIGH TIMES brings you the bestvidsto watch after indulging.

Video recipe: This bodacious canna-banana smoothie will rev you up

Marijuana recipes: Try this potable potion of bananas, yogurt, peanut butter and canna-coconut oil. This cheery blend can be tweaked for daytime or night.

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Fine art: Denver exhibits honor cannabis revolution

Two diverse Denver art shows assess the marijuana revolution: David B. Smith Gallery is showing realistic portraits of pot plants by talented painter Paul Jacobsen. The Colorado Photographic Arts Center has a trio of artists in an exhibit that looks at the intersection of marijuana culture and commerce.

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Nico’s Nuggets: Notes on Drying & Curing

Drying and curing are a crucial part of the marijuana cultivation process. Get tips on how to do it best from our Cultivation Expert, Nico Escondido.

Grassroots Colorado's Pot Club Won't Go Down Without a Fight

After a raid by Denver police last month, Grassroots Colorado—which operates a clothing store and a private pot club, The Break Room—is now facing eviction.

Southwest Airlines baggage handlers in Oakland accused of smuggling pot

Almost a dozen Bay Area residents, including three who worked as baggage handlers for Southwest Airlines at Oakland International Airport, have been charged in a conspiracy to use the handlers' special security access to ship marijuana throughout the United States, federal prosecutors announced Monday.

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Senate Panel OKs Letting VA Docs Give Advice on Medical Pot

A GOP-controlled Senate panel Wednesday approved a plan to permit veterans to receive information about medical marijuana from their government doctors.

Kelly Clarkson: Why do we legalize alcohol and pills but not marijuana?

Kelly Clarkson: Cannabis activist? The pop singer and "American Idol" alum spoke with Rolling Stone this week about what she sees as marijuana's unjust reputation and federally illegal classification -- especially in a world of legal benzos and booze.

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Nebraska Senate Passes Bill to Study Cannabidiol for Seizures

LINCOLN, NE — Lawmakers in the Nebraska Senate have approved a measure that could soon allow residents suffering from severe seizure disorders to participate in a study on the effectiveness of cannabidiol. Senators voted 44-2 on Thursday to approve LB 390, which would commission a University of Nebraska Medical Center study on the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) […]

Illinois legislation to decriminalize marijuana possession headed to gov

Legislation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana is headed to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk.

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Illinois Lawmakers Approve Extending Medical Marijuana Program

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Lawmakers in the Illinois Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill that will extend the state’s medical marijuana pilot program beyond 2017. The Senate voted 33-16 Thursday to approve House Bill 3299, a bill that has already passed in the House.  The bill, along with another bill passed Thursday to decriminalize marijuana possession […]

Senate Committee Votes to Lift VA Gag Order on Medical Cannabis

WASHINGTON, DC — In an historic vote, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations voted Thursday to the add the Veterans Equal Access Amendment (VEAA) to the FY2016 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilConVA) Appropriations bill, which sets the budget for the Veterans Administration (VA). The VEAA would end the current  gag order preventing VA physicians from […]

Grow Hack: 5 Facts About Dissolved Oxygen

Check out the basics about dissolved oxygen to keep your roots breathing healthy even if you're choking on a bong hit.

Ask The Cannabist: Staking out stats for Colorado crime and DUID arrests

Colorado marijuana crime stats: What's the impact of legal pot? Breaking down 2013 and 2014 stats for pot arrests, crimes at dispensaries, DUIDs and more.

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Senate panel revives plan to let VA doctors give advice about medical pot

A GOP-controlled Senate panel Wednesday approved a plan to permit veterans to receive information about medical marijuana from their government doctors.

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Can pesticides be eliminated from commercial marijuana grows?

Marijuana pesticides: Is it possible for pesticides to be eliminated from commercial grows? A discussion about Colorado's pot industry and consumer views.

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A drug temple in Nebraska? “Priestess” convicted on pot charges

A Nebraska woman who testified that her home was a temple for religious use of marijuana has been convicted of four drug charges.

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Four Washington State Marijuana Stores Caught Selling to Minors

OLYMPIA, WA — Four recreational marijuana stores in Western Washington have failed compliance checks  by selling marijuana to minors. The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB), working with investigative aides aged 18-20, checked 22 businesses for sales of marijuana to minors.  The minors are sent into bushiness selling age restricted products, and must either present their true identification, or […]

Louisiana Senate Committee Approves Bill to Reform Marijuana Possession Law

BATON ROUGE, LA — Lawmakers in Louisiana took a major step toward reforming the state’s harsh marijuana possession law when the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to reform the state’s harsh marijuana possession law. If House Bill 149 is passed, Louisiana would join the growing number of states that have recently reduced penalties for small amounts […]

High Buy: Liquid Gold Extracts Nug Run Tanks

G FarmaLabs now presents Liquid Gold Nug Run Cannabis Oil in pre-filled 510-thread cartridges.