Category: Opinion Pieces
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The Problem with Fake Social Responsibility
Cannabis companies left and right are claiming to care about POC and promote a heavy amount of social responsibility. But what really are they doing for communities affected by the war on drugs?
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Snitches Are Bitches: The Problem With 420 Events
Once upon a time there was a general consensus in the areas where weed was sold openly: Snitches get stitches. And while this is a highly controversial statement when it comes to violent acts, it is almost a commonly accepted unspoken rule when it comes to drugs. You see, everyone loves the weed man. Everyone…
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You Don’t All Need Your Own Pop Up
“Chicago Cannabis Events” a simple phrase that has blown up in the last year. A controversial topic for many, I have decided to talk about some of the more controversial aspects. Let me preface this by saying: I am and will continue to be an avid supporter of black and brown brands within the cannabis…
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Stop Tolerance Shaming and why my Cannabis Use is None of Your Business
“You’re smoking AGAIN?” The most infuriating question I, as a cannabis consumer, have to deal with. You see, I am of the “smoke whenever I please” variety. Some days, I smoke a bowl or two. Other days, it’s more like a blunt or 2. On both of those days, I am a highly productive, and…
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Candyman: A Positive Cannabis Portrayal
I watched Candyman. I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was nostalgic and I enjoyed the many references to Chicago. It was almost a “you had to be there” kinda movie. And while I enjoyed the bloody scenes and the scenes with references to the original movie, I have to say one particular scene lingered in my…
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Seed & Strain Cannabis Co Hires Elitists
Did you ever encounter someone that was so unpleasant toward you, that it almost knocked your confidence? It’s these instances where you are tested to your deepest core. When I started focusing my blog toward cannabis, I expected everyone to welcome me with open arms. You see, the cannabis community is one of the friendliest…
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The First Time I Got High & Why High Schoolers Matter
Disclaimer, because I know I’ll get this a lot. No, I do not, have not, or will not ever encourage the underage use of marihuana. This article is simply a trip back in time for myself and a lot of other cannabis consumers. Most people remember the first time they smoked weed. I remember the…
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How to Get High Like an Old White Lady
Recently I was scrolling through my Kindle, finding Cannabis related books in order to further my education. I bought my kindle close to 10 years ago, and back then, there were hardly ANY books about Cannabis. Nowadays, every Tom, Dick, and Harry thinks they can write a book about it. The truth is, most of…
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The Responsibility of Chicago’s Dispensaries: Introduction
There are currently 17 dispensaries scattered throughout the city of Chicago. None of them are minority owned. Since its legalization, marihuana has quickly become a hot topic among minority groups. In a city that is only 50% white, how is it possible that 100% of our dispensaries are white owned? It doesn’t take a “woke”…
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Happy Mothers Day to My Older Sister from Her First Child
Everyone who knows my sister knows that she is a pain in my ass. An actual contrast to me, my sister is a family woman. She is a whirlwind of tardiness and unorganization. While I meticulously plan for every move I make, she crashes through life nonchalantly and with a laugh. There was a time…