George Floyd Was a Victim of the War on Drugs
From 1997-2007, George Floyd was arrested four times for selling cocaine. He spent more than two years in Texas jails and prisons. Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police on May 25.
From 1997-2007, George Floyd was arrested four times for selling cocaine. He spent more than two years in Texas jails and prisons. Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police on May 25.
Since 2014, "Star Trek" star William Shatner has been advocating for marijuana. In the past, he said it was "terrific." Now, that's he's using CBD topicals for aches and pains, "It's magical," according to TV's Captain Kirk.
Just before he smoked a blunt with Joe Rogan on the comedian's podcast, Tesla CEO Elon Musk innocently asked, "It's legal, right?" Then he took a big hit. Also, read Musk's weed tweet.
More than 2,800 cases and 68 deaths have been attributed to vape products nationwide - either e-cigs or cartridges filled with cannabis oil. The CDC says the main cause of the 2019 outbreak was the use of vitamin E acetate as an adulterant.
TV shows about cooking weed tend to come and go. The latest (and best) is "Cooked with Cannabis," on Netflix.
More than 40 marijuana stores nationwide have been vandalized and ripped off during the current wave of protests stemming from the killing of George Floyd by police on May 25.
Two 2,700-year-old incense alters have been discovered in an archaeological site in Israel's Negev desert. Residue of cannabis and frankincense were found on the limestone alters in ruins at Tel Arad temple and fortress.
Amy Klobuchar is on Joe Biden's list as a possible running mate, but the Minnesota Senator's poor criminal justice record as Hennepin Country Attorney may stand in her way.