Ignoring the Big Donkey in the Room
A couple weeks ago, Mitch Jesserich, the host of Letters & Politics, a Pacifica radio show, had author Paul Dickson as a guest. Dickson is an historical non-fiction author and was discussing the 1932 presidential election between incumbent Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt (FRR). On the show, the author mentioned that during the election FDR espoused more [...]
A Simple Message to Obama About the Oaksterdam Raids and My Friend Richard Lee
On Monday, April 2, Oaksterdam University in Oakland was raided by over 100 DEA, IRS, and US Marshals. Oaksterdam provides training to the medical cannabis industry, and is fully compliant with state and local law. I’m asking for your help now in letting President Obama know that the public does not approve of this show of [...]
A New “NewsHour”
I heard the news recently, oh boy. It seems Chevron is trying to repair its holes and has decided to plug the leak of $2 million a year streaming into The PBS News Hour with Jim Lehrer. Frankly, I don’t understand why they did it. Lehrer has been pretty kind to them, as kind as [...]
Weed Wars Episode 2 Review
Discovery Channel’s hit new show Weed Wars turned in a great episode this past week that told the touching story of a family with a child suffering from sever epilepsy turning to Harborside for medical marijuana treatment. Not only did cannabis improve this family’s nightmarish struggles, but did so without the many side-effects that can [...]
Weed Wars
Weed Wars, the new four-part series on the Discovery Channel, debuted on Dec. 1st and will run through Dec. 22nd. So set your Tune in tonight at 10 PM – I’ve been told by cast members that episode #2 has some tense moments.This documentary follows daily life in the world’s largest marijuana retail shop. Harborside [...]
A tip from Ed: Marijuana Tinctures
There are some movies that have to be watched stoned. You can get high before the movie or bring a cookie, but it’s strictly taboo in most theaters to light up. So you’re right in the middle of watching a movie and you realize you want to be stoned. You can’t light up, the cookie [...]
Nothing Goes Together Better than Marijuana and _______
A few weeks ago I held a contest across my social networks asking the question “Nothing goes together better than marijuana and _______”. I was so overwhelmed by the amazing response (over 700 of you chimed in) that my team made the following infographic to display the results. some basic takeaways from your response: Amsterdam [...]
Sex Pot: The Marijuana Lover’s Guide to Gettin’ it On
Sex Pot Everybody’s doing it, but only Mamakind writes about it. She embodies the counterculture combo of Chelsey Handler, Dan Savage and Tommy Chong—with a little Barbra Streisand thrown in for good measure. In SexPot, Mamakind tells it like it is, answering any and all burning questions regarding the pleasures of the flesh, mind & [...]
Happy Buds: There’s a Bud for That!
Quick Trading Co’s most recent publication can teach you the key to getting the most out of your bud experience. The Guru of Ganja and his team leave no stone unturned, providing you with a handy strain guide, tips and even recipes. The strain descriptions are borrowed from Rosenthal’s acclaimed Big Book of Buds series, [...]
Presidential Exploratory Committee Update
You may have heard, but I am contemplating a run for the White House in 2012. I am still in the exploration process, but Stephen Colbert could be the deciding factor. If supported by the Colbert SuperPac I will almost certainly run. If you would like to convince Colbert to support me please TELL HIM [...]
