All Aboard the Goodship

Seattle edibles entrepreneur Jody Hall wants people to get high and expand their minds.

Robert Dear may have liked pot; Anti-pot groups react

Robert Dear -- the man accused of killing three and injuring nine in a shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs on Friday -- might have enjoyed marijuana when he used to live in North Carolina, the New York Times reported this weekend. And now some legalization opponents are blaming cannabis for these murders -- and others in Paris and South Carolina.

8 Holiday Gifts for the Dabber in Your Life

Now that the holidays are here, many people are left with the issue of finding the right gift for their cannabis-loving loved one. For those that know next-to-nothing about concentrates, finding something suitable to wrap up and give to them can really become a headache. ...

Throw some beans into the pot: Weed-coffee makers hook caffeine fans

A number of cannabis companies are infusing their coffee with marijuana, creating a whole new category in the $3 billion legal weed market.

Dank Deals for Holiday Shopping: Black Friday & Cyber Week Savings for Stoners

As we prepare to stuff ourselves like a Thanksgiving turkey, retailers nationwide are getting ready for the busy holiday shopping season, which unofficially kicks off on Friday, with traditional retailers offering deals and discounts on anything and everything to wrap up and place under the tree.  In many cases, sales extend throughout the weekend, concluding […]

Dank Deals for Holiday Shopping: Black Friday & Cyber Week Savings for Stoners | The Daily Chronic

5 Scientific Benefits to Smoking Pot on Thanksgiving

Here are five scientific reasons to get stoned on Thanksgiving.

CannLabs closes Colorado testing facility, lays off workers

Colorado marijuana testing facility CannLabs closed its Denver laboratory on Tuesday and laid off as many as 15 employees. The shutdown of one of the largest labs in Colorado, and one considered an industry leader, comes after months of controversy involving the company's leadership.

Florida Chooses Five Dispensaries for Legal CBD Strains

On Monday, Florida's Dept of Health Office of Compassionate Use announced the selection of five medicinal cannabis nursery/dispensaries to cultivate and distribute theCBD-rich"Charlotte's Web" strain statewide, which was welcome news to ailin...

High on the Street: Legalize it!

HIGH TIMES hit the streets to learn more about pot and politics and find out how everyday New Yorkers would go about legalizing marijuana if they were president. Join HIGH TIMES correspondent Allie Peck for another installment of High on the Street!

Dead & Co. bask in Colorado cannabis on tour stop

Before John Mayer and his Dead & Co. bandmates take the stage in Denver on Tuesday, they toured one of Colorado's largest marijuana cultivation facilities.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Stoners: Gifts of Glass

Some stoners just love their glass, and they can never have too much.  From show pieces to daily workhorses, new glass can be a big hit for any cannabis lover on your gift list.  Be sure to check out the rest of our annual Holiday Gift Guide for Stoners for even more great gift ideas for every […]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Stoners: Gifts of Glass | The Daily Chronic

World Premiere: ‘Rolling Papers’ hits theaters February 2016

Documentary 'Rolling Papers' spotlights Denver Post and Cannabist writers as they cover the first year of legal marijuana in Colorado. The film debuts in theaters on Feb. 19.

John Mayer and his Dead & Co. pals take weed tour while touring Colorado

Before John Mayer and his Dead & Co. bandmates take the stage in Denver on Tuesday, they toured one of Colorado's largest marijuana cultivation facilities.

Redman & Ky-Mani Marley Rock the High Country

Last night, Redman andKy-ManiMarley blew the doors off the City Hall rock club in Denver, CO. The occasion was theThree A Lightbook launch party. Both artists took the stage and positively kicked ass, leading an already elevated crowd into the stra...

Mounting Pressure on DEA Head to Resign for Calling Medical Marijuana “A Joke”

ARLINGTON, VA — Medical marijuana patients and supporters gathered Friday at DEA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, to hand in more than 100,000 petition signatures demanding the resignation or firing of DEA Administrator Chuck Rosenberg after he called medical marijuana “a joke.” The petition, which was started only two weeks ago, has more than doubled the number of […]

Mounting Pressure on DEA Head to Resign for Calling Medical Marijuana “A Joke” | The Daily Chronic

Going Above & Beyond: The Premium Portable Vaporizer for the New Age

Arguably the most rapidly expanding industry over the past 5 years, the vaporizer market is seeing an unprecedented amount of growth, with zero signs of slowing down in the near future. As support for widespread marijuana reform continues to surge across the country, vapo...

The 8 States That Should Legalize Marijuana in 2016

Beginning in 2012, four states and the District of Columbia have voted to legalize marijuana. By this time next year, that number could well double, and then some. National polls now consistently show majorities in favor legalization, with a recent Gallup poll having 58% support—tied for the highest level in the poll’s history. That doesn’t […]

The 8 States That Should Legalize Marijuana in 2016 | The Daily Chronic

Alaska first legal state to OK option for social pot use

The board tasked with writing rules for Alaska's recreational marijuana industry voted Friday to allow for people to use pot at certain stores that will sell it, a first among the four states that have legalized the drug.

Michigan Sheriffs Spend Medical Marijuana Funds on iPads, Tasers and New Trucks

While Michigan law enforcement is busyconcocting loopholesto punish registered patients for possession of marijuana, a new report finds that many local sheriffs offices are also taking advantage of the funds generated from the state’s medical marijuana p...

Canopy Boulder ganjapreneurs face tough crowd of investors

Nascent cannabis entrepreneurs from Canopy Boulder's fall class faced a tough crowd during an investor preview round of pitches, fielding questions about unproven business models and inflated valuations. READ THE FULL REPORT

New Report Predicts Which States Are Most and Least Likely to Legalize Pot By 2017

As the 2016 election looms in the distance, with a number of states working to put initiatives aimed at legalizing marijuana on their respective ballots, everyone from the studied cannabis activist to the average stoner has come crawling out of the woodwork in an attempt ...

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Bill Moves Out of Committee

HARRISBURG, PA — After months of delays, lawmakers in a key Pennsylvania committee voted to send a medical marijuana bill to the floor of the House for a vote. In a roll-call vote of 25-8 Wednesday afternoon, Senate Bill 3 was passed by the House Rules Committee.  The bill, which was approved by the Senate in May, […]

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Bill Moves Out of Committee | The Daily Chronic

Denver issues ninth pot product recall in 10 weeks

The city of Denver announced the ninth marijuana recall in 10 weeks on Wednesday — this one for more than 12,600 packages of Gaia's Garden infused edibles.

Pittsburgh Potheads Could See Decriminalization in 2016

Pittsburgh could be the next Pennsylvania municipality to decriminalize the possession of marijuana.

Weed, yoga & brunch ideal combo at Yoga With a View

Wake and bake and ... bikram? There was much to love during Sunday's Yoga With a View event, a well-paced day that offered a heavenly balance of consumption, camaraderie and calming exercise, both mental and physical.

Pittsburgh City Council to Consider Ordinance Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession

PITTSBURGH, PA — On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Councilman and Public Safety Chair Daniel Lavelle introduced an ordinance that will allow police in the city the option to cite individuals found in possession of a small amount of marijuana, instead of arresting them and charging them with a criminal offense. Local advocates at Pittsburgh NORML, who have been working with […]

Pittsburgh City Council to Consider Ordinance Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession | The Daily Chronic

Grow Hack: Spot and Fix a Magnesium Deficiency Like a Pro

First time, small-scale indoor growers often run into magnesium and calcium deficiencies when using garden store potting soil and fertilizer, because cannabis requires so much of these nutrients to grow as quick and strong as it wants to. A soil mix designed for cannabis ...

Gifts Under a Gram: The Best Stocking Stuffers for Stoners

Looking for something fun to toss in your favorite stoner’s stocking?  These great gift ideas cost less than $20, or the cost of a gram of weed.  Be sure to check out the rest of our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for even more great gift ideas for every stoner on your list!   High Times 2016 […]

Gifts Under a Gram: The Best Stocking Stuffers for Stoners | The Daily Chronic

AMA calls for warnings at pot shops on pregnancy, breastfeeding

The American Medical Association is pushing for warning signs about marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Winners of the 2015 World Cannabis Cup

The first-everRastafariRootzfesthosts HIGH TIMES 2015 World Cannabis Cup is in the record books! Thanks to all who came out to a part of it, and here are the winners of the World Cannabis Cup competitions.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Stoners: Our Top Picks for 2015

From fun to functional, here are some of our favorite gift ideas for any stoner on your list this year.  Be sure to check out the rest of our 420 Gifts for Stoners for even more great gift ideas for every lover of the green herb on your gift list! The Safety Case, $49.95 “Inspired by travel and […]

Holiday Gift Ideas for Stoners: Our Top Picks for 2015 | The Daily Chronic

Study: Marijuana Consumers Less Likely to Suffer from Metabolic Syndrome

Current consumers of cannabis are 50 percent less likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome as compared to those who have never used the substance, according to findings published online ahead of print in The American Journal of Medicine. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol […]

Study: Marijuana Consumers Less Likely to Suffer from Metabolic Syndrome | The Daily Chronic

2015 Jamaican Cannabis Cup: Indica Flower Entries

Check out all the Indica Flower entries from theRastafariRootzfestHosts HIGH TIMES 2015 Jamaican World Cannabis Cup inNegril, Jamaica November 12-15.

Radical Rant: The History of DEA’s Opinion on Medical Marijuana

Here is the history of the DEA with Medical Marijuana, as presented by Radical Russ Belville.

Pesticide edict ensures fate of recalled Denver pot products

Thousands of marijuana-infused products recently recalled in Denver over concerns they contain unapproved pesticides will be destroyed in light of the governor's order to label them a public safety hazard.

California Congresswoman Receives National Cannabis Industry Association Leadership Award

OAKLAND, CA — On Wednesday, California Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) received the 2015 Legislative Leadership Award from the National Cannabis Industry Association at the organization’s 5th annual gala dinner. “It is truly a humbling honor to receive this award. I’d like to thank the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Board Chairwoman Jamie Lewis and Executive […]

California Congresswoman Receives National Cannabis Industry Association Leadership Award | The Daily Chronic

Stoner Throwback: Matthew McConaughey Metrics

Veterans Conference in Houston will Discuss Medical Marijuana and PTSD

HOUSTON, TX — Veterans will gather in Houston this Saturday for an educational seminar discussing medical marijuana as a treatment for PTSD, chronic pain and other service-related conditions. The conference is being organized by the Houston chapter of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and will feature a distinguished lineup of special […]

Veterans Conference in Houston will Discuss Medical Marijuana and PTSD | The Daily Chronic

Gold standard: How Pax is capitalizing on vape culture

The Pax vaporizer brand continues its cultural experiments with a new limited-edition gold Pax 2 vape and collaboration with pop star The Weeknd as the company raises its innovative retail game.

Colorado monthly marijuana sales slump in September

After four consecutive months of growth, medical and recreational cannabis sales in Colorado saw a downturn in September, according to new data released by the state's Department of Revenue this week.

Nation’s Capital Sees Massive Reduction in Marijuana Arrests

The results are in from Washington, D.C. one year after 70% of the voters chose to end cannabis prohibition: A nearly 100% reduction in marijuana-related arrests! According to the Washington City Paper, the number of annual arrests for marijuana dropped from 895 in 2014 to 7 so far in 2015 (a 99.4% reduction in arrests; […]

Nation’s Capital Sees Massive Reduction in Marijuana Arrests | The Daily Chronic

First look: Which strains are in Snoop's weed brand?

The recently released Leafs by Snoop brand, touting eight signature strains of cannabis, is now available. Our pot critic checks out the collection.

High Buy: The Dr. Dabber Boost

Check out the Boost, the latest innovative smoking product from Dr. Dabber.

Texas Veterans Want Access to Medical Marijuana

AUSTIN, TX — Texas veterans and their supporters will gather in front of the Vietnam Veterans Monument at the Texas State Capitol at 1 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Veterans Day, to announce the launch of Operation Trapped. The monument is located on the northeast side of the Capitol grounds near the corner of 14th Street […]

Texas Veterans Want Access to Medical Marijuana | The Daily Chronic

Leafs by Snoop: The scoop on rapper’s new weed brand

Snoop Dogg introduced his new line of cannabis and marijuana products at an extravagant private party at a suburban Denver home on Nov. 9. Get info on the Leafs by Snoop products now available in Colorado and an inside look at the party.

Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Campaign Collects 100,000 Signatures

BOSTON, MA — The MPP-backed Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol announced Monday it has collected more than 100,000 signatures in support of a ballot initiative to end marijuana prohibition in Massachusetts. The signatures must be reviewed and certified by town and city clerks before being submitted to the secretary of the commonwealth by December […]

Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Campaign Collects 100,000 Signatures | The Daily Chronic

South Dakota tribe burns pot crop over fed raid fears

A South Dakota American Indian tribe that sought to open the nation’s first marijuana resort burned its crop after federal officials signaled a potential raid, the tribal president said Monday.

Hillary Clinton Suggests Rescheduling Marijuana, But Does Not Currently Support Likeminded Legislation

While Hillary Clinton has always been one of those political figures who starts to giggle whenever the issue of marijuana legalization is put on the table, the Democratic presidential front-runner somehow managed to control her chuckle-headed expressions over the weekend ...

Arizona Marijuana Legalization Supporters Collect 100,000 Signatures

PHOENIX, AZ  — Supporters of a proposal to legalize marijuana in Arizona are ahead of schedule in efforts to collect enough signatures to place the measure before voters in 2016. As of Friday, the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Arizona, which is backed by the national Marijuana Policy Project, has collected over 100,000 petition signatures, well […]

Arizona Marijuana Legalization Supporters Collect 100,000 Signatures | The Daily Chronic

Stoner Throwback: Tommy Chong 2008

Listen in as stoner comedy legend Tommy Chong explains the difference between actors and comedians, the dangers of doing acid with strangers and what caused his infamous rift with Cheech Marin.

Cannabist Show: He's an industry lobbyist; She gives weed advice

Our guests on The Cannabist Show this week: Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce president Tyler Henson and Cannabist advice columnist Susan Squibb.

Wyoming Considers Making a Pound of Marijuana Edibles a Felony

CHEYENNE, WY — A panel of Wyoming lawmakers is backing a bill that would make it a felony to possess a pound or more of marijuana-infused edibles as the state grapples with the legalization of recreational pot for adults by neighboring Colorado. The draft bill that passed the Wyoming legislature’s Joint Judiciary Committee on Wednesday in […]

Wyoming Considers Making a Pound of Marijuana Edibles a Felony | The Daily Chronic

What is PAR and How Does It Affect Grow Lamps?

Some grow lamps advertise their excellent PAR, and others advertise their superior spectrum. While we’re not going to be able to tell you what kind of bulb you should buy, because research has shown it depends on each individual garden, it helps to understand some o...

Lessons Learned from the Marijuana Mess in Ohio

Issue 3, the marijuana legalization initiative on the ballot in Ohio this past Tuesday, was surprisingly unpopular with the voters, and lost the vote by 65 percent to 35 percent. It was an old-fashioned ass kicking – a drubbing that came despite polls indicating a slim majority of the public in Ohio favored legalizing marijuana. […]

Lessons Learned from the Marijuana Mess in Ohio | The Daily Chronic

The DEA is peeping your Instagram, and your #420 #LoudChallenge, too

The DEA said that around 1,200 new photos and videos tagged #BHO were posted to Instagram each day in 2014. So yes, the DEA is looking at your Insta.

Mexico Supreme Court Opens Door to Recreational Pot Use

Mexico's supreme court has ruled that growing, possessing and smoking marijuana for recreation are legal under a person's right to personal freedoms.

Mexico Supreme Court: Individuals Have the Right to Consume and Cultivate Marijuana

MEXICO CITY — In a 4 to 1 vote, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the prohibition of the consumption and cultivation of marijuana for personal use is unconstitutional. The Court determined that the prohibition of the consumption of marijuana – and its cultivation for non-commercial ends – violates the human right to the free development […]

Mexico Supreme Court: Individuals Have the Right to Consume and Cultivate Marijuana | The Daily Chronic

Largest-yet pesticide recalls issued for edibles

Colorado's most recent pesticide recalls of pot edibles, the state's biggest to date, involve nearly 30,000 packages of EdiPure and Gaia's Garden products.

Ohio Votes Against Marijuana Legalization Issue 3

COLUMBUS, OH — Voters in Ohio have defeated a controversial measure that would have legalized medical and recreational marijuana in the Buckeye State by nearly a two to one margin. With two-thirds of precincts are reporting in just after 10:00 pm, Issue 3 appears to be defeated by a margin of 35% in favor,  65% opposed. The […]

Ohio Votes Against Marijuana Legalization Issue 3 | The Daily Chronic

Election night: Ohio just says no to legal pot

In a single stroke, Ohio voters rejected a ballot proposal Tuesday to legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use. Failure of the proposed constitutional amendment follows an expensive campaign, a legal fight over its ballot wording and an investigation into the proposal's petition signatures.

EdiPure, Gaia's Garden edibles pulled in state's largest pesticide recalls yet

Colorado's most recent pesticide recalls of pot edibles, the state's biggest to date, involve nearly 30,000 packages of EdiPure and Gaia's Garden products

Did Ohio Legalize Marijuana?

10:30 pm EST: It appears that Ohio voters have rejected ResponsibleOhio’s marijuana legalization proposal nearly 2 to 1.  Most media outlets have already declared Issue 3 to be defeated.  Meanwhile, the lead of Issue 2 is declining slightly. With 73% of precincts reporting, the numbers remain much as they have all evening: Ohio Issue Two, Anti-Monopoly […]

Did Ohio Legalize Marijuana? | The Daily Chronic

The latest: What Ohio voters are saying about marijuana legalization

The latest developments in Ohio's general election as voters decide issues including whether to legalize marijuana

High on the Street: HighQ

HIGH TIMES heads to Times Square to measure pedestrians' HighQ with a little pot trivia. Play along at home with quiz-master Allie Peck in the latest installment of High on the Street.

What's next for weed industry? Diverse, portable business models

As firms in the Colorado marijuana industry anticipate branching into other states, the future may also include major market corrections and consolidation. READ THE FULL REPORT

Sunday Showcase: The Burn Box (revisited)

Last year, we did a comparison review of a few of the monthly subscription boxes currently on the market for cannabis consumers.  Recently, we decided to check in with our favorite stoner subscription box, Burn Box, to see what fun goodies were being sent to subscribers. One of the reasons we preferred Burn Box over the competition […]

Sunday Showcase: The Burn Box (revisited) | The Daily Chronic

High Buy: The T Case by Tuff Protection