Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...to bypass parental consent for abortion care), pivoted to cannabis law when she moved back to Austin a couple..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: Really? You and What Army?

Hand-wringing on all sides of all issues reflects our emerging crisis of legitimacy

"...the third time, aimed to make rules to ban cannabis products containing Delta-8 THC. This is just one expression..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Freeland

Moving stoner drama finds the downside of going legit

"...cultivate and tend to Cali’s No. 1 cash crop, cannabis. It’s a multibillion dollar industry that, until relatively recently,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Six-Week Abortion Ban Leads List of Bad New Texas Laws

Parade of horribles comes courtesy of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...via SNAP benefits. The state's stunted "compassionate use" medical cannabis program is now accessible to people with a broader..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Amid Chaos and Crisis, the 87th Texas Legislature Gets to Work

Can we rebuild a democracy?

"...hot-button issues for many members, from police reform to cannabis regulation to occupational licensing and public-sector lobbying. That said,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County District Judge Orders Injunction Against Smokable Hemp Ban

Texas can't penalize retailers for selling smokable hemp until Feb. 1

"...Purely CBD. Accord­ing to a transcript provided by the cannabis advocacy group Informed Texas, Roberts noted that the availability..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

CBD Stands for Self-Care

Austin's green rush is booming

"...available for nationwide shipping soon. (GRAV officially entered the cannabis industry in March, partnering with Eel River Organics in..."

June 5, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

City Hall Moves a Little Bit Closer to Decriminalization

Pot, or not?

"...it" comes with no criminal consequences for Austin's low-level cannabis users. They can face arrest or a ticket for..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Soothe Your Stress With These Five Decadent CBD Brands

More than just tinctures

"...caloric, much more effective soul salve is found in cannabis, the wonder plant...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Iconic Rocker Kim Gordon, Former Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé Lead SXSW 2020 Lineup

Fixer Upper power couple Chip & Joanna Gaines also join fest

"...Rohit Bhargava • Producer, songwriter, artist Benny Blanco • Cannabis rights activist Steve DeAngelo • Starburst Accelerator co-founder &..."

Sept. 10, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Orders Texas Prosecutors to Enforce Marijuana Laws

Travis County D.A. says dismissals will continue

"...accompanied by a lab report proving that the confiscated cannabis is actually marijuana – defined by the recently passed..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Slamming With Damien Abraham For Viceland's The Wrestlers

The hardcore singer grabs hold of the global pro-wrestling explosion

"...like, "Well, we kind of want to do more cannabis documentaries."..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Flamingo Cantina Opens CBD Bodega and Coffee Shop

Flamingo Hemp offers various hemp oil products and espresso drinks

"...13 at 12pm, Flamingo is hosting the Texas NORML Cannabis Kickoff, where a panel of speakers will discuss cannabis..."

March 7, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Stacey Abrams, Beastie Boys to Speak at SXSW

Nile Rodgers, Gwyneth Paltrow and more join the roster

"...H and Charlotte Flair of the WWE), the corporate cannabis industry (former Republican House Majority Leader John Boehner –..."

Feb. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sid Miller Is Ready For Some Hemp

Wingnut agriculture chief smells money in those weeds

"...construction, and clothing. (While it is a form of cannabis, hemp contains an insignificant amount of the psychoactive component..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gringo

Long-delayed stoner comedy is a little stale.

"...on the verge of announcing a breakthrough medication, a cannabis capsule guaranteed to clear the smoke in the burgeoning..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Woodshock

Moody, marijuana-tinged drama

"...it might be a helluva lot of fun on cannabis, but the first impression is definitely one of all..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Soberingly Preggo

Pot, like most drugs, is pretty fucking wonderful when used recreationally

"...As the baker's dozen of politically active stoners like..."

April 21, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...uselessness of SB 339. It would completely legalize medical cannabis, which would in turn allow licensed organizations to grow..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Day Watch Parties

Because you'll need a drink when this is over

"...Cannabis Across the Country - Election Watch Party The Belmont..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Events Post by Morgan Menendez

Don't Decriminalize, Legalize!

"...the plant. Another reason to stop caging responsible, adult cannabis users that doesn't get mentioned is because it's biblically..."

Feb. 3, 2014 Postmarks

High School

You come in hoping to toke on a big ol' fattie, but instead you find yourself wallowing in seeds and stems – again.

"...teens, filmmakers have been trying to capture the carefree cannabis essence onscreen, but most of what it’s led to..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reefer Roundup 2/23/11

Your drug war news all in one place.

"...Since there's no Arabic word for "hemp" and everything cannabis related is simply referred to as cannabis, he was..."

Feb. 23, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

The 8th Circuit has ruled in favor of the DEA's opposition to hemp farming

"..."Under the CSA, marijuana is defined to include all Cannabis sativa L. plants, regardless of THC concentration," the court..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Court Says No to Hemp

After years of legal wrangling, appeals court rules against North Dakota farmers

"..."Under the CSA, marijuana is defined to include all Cannabis sativa L. plants, regardless of THC concentration," the court..."

Dec. 23, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ending the War on Drugs

"...offenses, more than half (roughly 839,000) arrested specifically for cannabis violations. Of that 839,000, 89% were arrested for merely..."

Dec. 16, 2009 Postmarks

High-Potency Poppycock

Congressman says strong pot calls for stiff prison sentence

"...public domain about a 20- or 30-fold increase in cannabis potency and about the adverse mental health effects of..."

June 22, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Eye for an Eye, Ounce for an Ounce

Will the Lege downgrade the punishment for pot possession this session?

"...testified in favor of downgrading the penalties associated with cannabis possession, Riddle asked what cannabis was. "I've never heard..."

April 24, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Spotlight: The Cannabinoids Featuring Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu takes you higher

"...cannabinoid is a group of terpenophenolic compounds present in cannabis sativa, and they're the receptors that create the sensation..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Reefer Madness: Top 10 Joints

"...marijuana. The DEA argues that although portions of the cannabis plant are exempted from federal regulation, hemp is still..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

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