Anthony Bourdain's Smokey Trip to Jamaica
For the final "Parts Unknown" episode of Season 4, Anthony Bourdain visits Port Antonio in Jamaica, the area on the Northeast part of the island that time forgot.
Arkansas Gov to Pardon Son for 2003 Pot Conviction
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe appears to be overflowing with the milk of human kindness this holiday season. As governor he's issued about 700 pardons so far, and claims that many of those had been convicted of nonviolent offenses. The latest is his son.
'Free at Last': Woody Harrelson Hosts Stony 'SNL'
Woody Harrelson hosted "Saturday Night Live" last night. It was the sketch-comedy show celebrating its 40th season's most weed-oriented episode in years. One skit zeroed in on New York's new pot policy, with Harrelson exclaiming, "Free at last!"
Rand Paul: 'I'll Do Everything to End the War on Drugs'
On the latest "Real Time," Sen, Rand Paul (R-KY) told Bill Maher: "I want to end the War on Drugs because it's wrong for everybody, but particularly (for) poor people."
Colorado Marijuana Tax Report: 3rd Quarter 2014
Recreational marijuana sales in Colorado declined to $31.6 million in September, a 7% drop over August. It was the first time since legal sales began in January that a decrease was reported. The overall 2014 tax total, combining rec and medical taxes, so far is $52.5 million.
Amsterdam Continues to Shutter Coffeeshops
As the Cannabis Cup draws near, Amsterdam is facing end-of-the-year coffeeshop closures. A new city rule about pot shops being 350 meters from a school is the reason why.
Third Time's a Charm: How Oregon Legalized Marijuana
Our resident Oregon-based blogger reminisces about the numerous efforts that led to the passage of Measure 91 on Election Day and how he played a role in the state's long, strange trip to legalization.
Ice Cream Maven Ben Cohen Speaks at Cannabis Convention
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen delivered the keynote address at the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo in Las Vegas on Thursday. The ice cream legend says marijuana's "a lot safer than alcohol."