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Why Jetty Extracts Didn’t Rush Expansion

For a decade, cannabis brands expanded like tech startups. They were fast and loud, maybe overestimated, perhaps a bit unsustainable. New states opened,.

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‘The West Wing’ Freaked Out About Weed. ‘Veep’ Barely Blinked. The Evolution of Weed on Political TV

Three shows, three eras: how cannabis went from a political third rail to a punchline, then to a plausible policy position. In 2001,.

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Ethan Hawke’s First Acting Award Was a Bong From High Times. He Has Not Forgotten It.

Long before his fifth Oscar nomination, Ethan Hawke’s first acting award came in the form of a bong. Not a plaque. Not a.

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I Was Wrong About the Hippies

It’s difficult to admit this—especially to the readers of High Times—but for most of my life, I flat-out hated the hippies. That’s curious,.

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UK Clubs Are Shutting Down: Is Nightlife No Longer Profitable?

There’s a trend increasingly debated in electronic music publications, cultural calendars, and the endless rabbit hole on Instagram and TikTok: UK clubs, the.

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In Praise of Slowness: Weed as a Countercultural Tool Against Hustle Culture

Time seems to go by so fast. In reality, it moves no faster—or slower—than ever, but there’s a very specific feeling, distinctive of.

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Bob Weir and Cannabis Culture

This piece is, first and foremost, a tribute to Bob Weir, and to a life spent creating, persisting, and refusing stasis. It reflects.

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Jamaica Brings It On With Bob Marley-Inspired Jerseys for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Jamaica’s national team has decided that if it’s going to fight for a spot on the road to the 2026 World Cup, it.

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Annoyed by Therians? That’s the Point, and Weed History Proves It

According to Google Trends, searches for “therian” have increased by 5,000%. Why? Mainly, the viral spread of their gatherings and the news coverage.

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The Demonization of THC | High Times

The cannabis wellness conversation is hyper-focused on cannabinoids, when it should focus on how weed is grown. As science further enters the world.

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