Lisa Rough
Leafly
Seattle, WA, United States
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Watch This: Woody Harrelson Got High to Survive Dinner With Trump
Woody Harrelson stopped by "Real Time With Bill Maher" to share stories of his cannabis-inspired past, including a very memorable dinner with the future president of the United States. → Read More
New Mexico May Add Opioid Use Disorder as a Qualifying Condition
A new petition could add opioid use disorder as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in New Mexico, but will the Health Secretary allow it? → Read More
Poland Legalizes Medical Cannabis
After much debate, the Polish lower house of parliament voted to legalize cannabis for medicinal use, starting November 1, 2017. → Read More
DCMJ Activists Protest Outside HUD for Public Housing Rights
DCMJ protested outside the Department of Housing & Urban Development in opposition of cannabis evictions from public housing, handing out cannabis to federal employees. → Read More
‘It Was a Good Old Shakedown!’: This Week in Cannabis Quotes
This week sees a change in heart from an NBA commissioner, an arrest of a famous child celeb, and an ominous warning from - who else - Jeff Sessions. → Read More
From Overstock.com to the Cannabiz: Stormy Simon's Big Pivot
Stormy Simon left her post at Overstock.com, to jump feet first into the cannabis industry. → Read More
Peru Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
Peru's Congress voted 66-5 in favor of legalizing the cultivation and production of medical cannabis products. Will the president sign it into law? → Read More
'There is a Massive Injustice Being Done': This Week in Cannabis Quotes
Jeff Sessions and Orrin Hatch debate MMJ expansion, Cory Booker fights for legalization, MassRoots sees a big change, and we celebrate some Canadian cannabis heroes, gone too soon. → Read More
A Guide to Federal Drug Rescheduling (And What It Means for Cannabis)
A brief history and guide to the process of rescheduling cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (and who can make it happen). → Read More
4 Best Practices When Designing Your Cannabis Business Website
Here are some tips on how to make your cannabis company pop with a dynamic and intelligently designed website. → Read More
Melissa Etheridge’s Cannabis Mugshot Is Amazing
Melissa Etheridge was arrested for cannabis at the US–Canada border, giving us what may be the greatest mug shot of all time. → Read More
Blumenauer Calls for Cannabis Research to Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep. Earl Blumenauer took the floor during a Committee hearing to make an impassioned plea for medical cannabis research. → Read More
Can You Get Evicted for Legally Using Cannabis?
Leases are often vague when it comes to cannabis, so we talked to a lawyer to find out if you can get evicted for cannabis use and what your rights are as a tenant. → Read More
Meet the People Who Sent Cannabis Into Space
Herban Planet sent one pound of marijuana into the upper atmosphere, and now the team is working with scientists to see if anything has changed at a molecular level. → Read More
Cheech Marin Chats Cannabis, Chicano Art, and Which Actor Is ‘The Oddest F*cking Guy’
With a new line of cannabis products coming out, Cheech Marin opens up about his career, cannabis, and the most interesting person he's smoked with. → Read More
She’s Got a Golden Ticket: Meet One of the Five Licensed Cannabis Producers for New York
Leafly chats with Hillary Peckham, COO and Founder of Etain, the only women-owned family-run medical cannabis company in New York. → Read More
Mary Jane's Last Dance: A Tribute to Tom Petty
The ineffable Tom Petty left us with a legacy of incredible music and had no problem telling the world that he was "a reefer guy." → Read More
12 Minority-Owned Cannabis Businesses That Are Shaping the Industry
This is far from a complete list, but here are some great cannabis companies that are owned and operated by minority business owners. → Read More
Remembering Hugh Hefner’s Passionate Support for Cannabis Legalization
Hugh Hefner left an indelible impression on the US with his financial and vocal support for cannabis legalization. → Read More
Watch This: Kirsten Dunst Accidentally Smoked a Blunt on the Set of Her New Movie
Kirsten Dunst got candid with Jimmy Kimmel about a prop switcheroo involving blunts and some very strong Humboldt county cannabis. → Read More