Culture Cannabis advocates at the forefront of Myanmar democracy protests Many of the country's weed activists are taking charge in widespread pro-democracy demonstrations following a military coup on Feb. 1 John McMahonFebruary 24, 2021
CBD Raided Irish CBD store aims to change Ireland’s strict hemp laws After 3 police raids, Little Collins is teaming up with the Irish hemp industry to push Ireland to align its CBD laws with the... Jared GnamFebruary 19, 2021
Canada Canadian cannabis exports increased nearly 300% in 2020 Led by robust medical markets in Israel and Germany, 13,849 kg of dried flower and 10,494 L of oil was shipped out of country Nick LabaJanuary 29, 2021
International Will Mexico’s medical cannabis laws help or hurt public safety? Legislation approved last week establishes a framework for medical use, but activists are worried it favours business and government power over patients Natalia Buendia CalvilloJanuary 21, 2021
International Japan maintains strict anti-weed stance despite public calls and long tradition Advocates hoped international publicity from the since-cancelled 2020 Olympics would aid ongoing legalization efforts John McMahonJanuary 14, 2021
Cannabis In the Land of the Thunder Dragon, only the pigs get high Early calls for cannabis reform are starting to be made in Bhutan, a historically isolated country where livestock graze on wild weed John McMahonJanuary 5, 2021
International South Africa’s cannabis bill is widely unpopular — here’s why The legislation's steep penalties and confusing rules are a step backward to populations that have used cannabis traditionally for centuries Sipho SebeleJanuary 4, 2021
International A record 3,627 cannabis studies conducted in 2020 From CBD drivers to stoner rats, legal reform continues to push weed research to an all-time high Jared GnamDecember 28, 2020
Health and Safety What Measure 109 means for the future of psychedelic therapy After a successful ballot measure, a broad set of onlookers focuses on Oregon to gauge the social and economic impacts of licensed psilocybin therapy Amna ShamimDecember 15, 2020
Analysis On the brink of legalizing weed, Mexico’s regulated market not expected until 2022 Even if Mexico's cannabis bill passes by a Dec. 15 deadline, business licensing isn't expected for at least 18 months Jared GnamDecember 8, 2020