KRS-One – 'Drugs Won'
Bronx-born hip-hop legend KRS-One's 12th album, "Now Hear This," features the song "Drugs Won." "It's crazy how the East Coast considers herb the enemy," he raps. "While every corner in L.A. is a dispensary."
NBA Suspends Hornets' Al Jefferson for Weed
It's three strikes and you're benched in the NBA when it comes to using illegal substances, including cannabis. For Hornet forward Al Jefferson, his third violation has resulted in a five-game suspension, announced Dec. 9.
Frank Sinatra Was Not a Stoner
While the world celebrates Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday (Dec 12), it begs the question: Did Ol' Blue Eyes ever smoke the green? When he really had the chance during the marriage to his pot-smoking wife Mia Farrow in the '60s, Sinatra reportedly preferred to get drunk instead.
'Women of Cannabis' Light Up Freedom Leaf's Year-End Issue
More than 40 women are featured in the December issue of Freedom Leaf, including Whoopi Goldberg (on the cover), Ann Druyan (of "Cosmos" fame) and ASA executive director Steph Sherer.
John Trudell: Requiem for a Hemp Warrior
The cannabis community lost a fierce supporter on Dec. 8 as activist/spoken-word artist John Trudell walked on after a long bout with cancer. He was 69.
Netflix Review: 'Narcos,' Season 1
Pablo Escobar is a popular subject these days. The former Medellin Cartel strong man was recently portrayed by Benico Del Toro in the movie, "Escobar: Paradise Lost," and is the focus of Netflix's series, "Narcos."
Stone Temple Pilots: An Appreciation
Underrated and at times disrespected, Stone Temple Pilots produced some of the most enduring music of the grunge era. It was hard for STP to compete with the Seattle quartet of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. But they did, and their first three albums are among the best work of the '90s.
Jimmy Buffett Wants to Trademark the Term 'Coral Reefer'
Chief Parrothead Jimmy Buffett likes weed so much that, more than 40 years ago, he named his group the Coral Reefer Band. Now Buffett wants to trademark the name and sell marijuana-related products.