Bruce Barcott
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Bainbridge Island, WA, United States
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21 ways to save money on weed
Feeling broke? Get creative. Leafly's experts share their best pro tips for making every ounce go further. → Read More
These were the weirdest weed news stories of 2021
We're giving 2021 Doobious Achievement Awards to the funniest, facepalm-iest people and stories of the past year. → Read More
Can’t find a Christmas tree? Don’t blame CBD
One Christmas tree seller in Texas is blaming farmers for switching from trees to hemp. Hang on. Do the math. → Read More
The FDA is worried about CBD. Should you be concerned?
Officials say CBD "has the potential to harm you." Here's what they're worried about, and how it relates to over-the-counter products. → Read More
Seven ways to make sure you get the CBD you paid for
Step 1: Don't buy it at at gas station. Step 2: Look for test results. → Read More
Creating the perfect CBD dose: It’s harder than you might think
A new crop, new companies, new production lines: Even the best companies struggle to replicate the same dosage every time. → Read More
Jurors revolt, refuse to consider felony charges for cannabis
In New Orleans, jurors refused to try a man for possessing an ounce on Bourbon Street. You can too. → Read More
You’re wrong, Governor: Vape bans will only make things worse
Airplanes are falling out of the sky, and governors respond by banning buses. → Read More
Journey of a tainted vape cartridge: from China’s labs to your lungs
Vaping-associated pulmonary injury has injured more than 530 and killed as many as nine. A contaminated supply chain for black market THC vape carts explains the damage, Leafly finds. → Read More
Why is Chicago’s mayor supporting illegal cannabis sellers?
Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to ban cannabis stores, helping street sellers thrive and continue hawking illegal vape pens. → Read More
Could Trump Pull a ‘Cannabis Surprise’ in 2020? It’s Not Impossible
At this year's NORML political conference, the halls were buzzing with people power. → Read More
Fed Study Shows Teen Use Declines, but Is the Data Any Good?
The annual SAMHSA survey finds adult cannabis consumption up, teen use down. But the study's methodology raises questions about the data. → Read More
Courting Crapo: Today’s Senate Banking Hearing Was All for One Man
The SAFE Banking Act won't pass until Senate banking chair Mike Crapo allows it. So today's hearing was aimed at swaying his vote. → Read More
Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis
While lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like. → Read More
Coalition Wants Social Justice Baked Into Cannabis Legalization
On the eve of tomorrow's a Congressional hearing on legalization, civil liberties and human rights groups call for justice reform. → Read More
Youth Cannabis Use Drops 8% in Legal States, Study Finds
New research discovers an 8% decrease in youth cannabis use in states that legalize for adult use. → Read More
Study Finds ‘Recreational’ Cannabis Consumers Using It Medically
Customers at adult use stores often use 'recreational' cannabis for pain and insomnia, researchers discover. → Read More
Maine’s Cannabis Stores Will (Finally!) Open in 2020
After years of delay, the state adopted rules this week that will allow stores to open, finally. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Maine’s Cannabis Stores Will (Finally!) Open in 2020
After years of delay, the state adopted rules this week that will allow stores to open, finally. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Pro Tip: Stop Mailing Cannabis to China
Beijing calls legalization a 'threat to China,' says visiting Chinese students are using express mail to send souvenirs home. → Read More