Burgess Powell
133 posts
Burgess Powell is a writer for High Times based in New York. She writes about marijuana news, culture, and health.
Historic Canadian Theater May Be Converted To High-End Dispensary
You may soon be able to buy marijuana at one of Canada's most iconic buildings as Canadian cities evolve with legalization.
May 15, 2018
Weed-Growing, Gun-Toting Nuns Featured in New Documentary
These weed-growing nuns have been growing weed for the purpose of healing.
May 14, 2018
Los Angeles County Officials Recruit Teens For Anti-Weed Rap Videos
Los Angeles teenagers use rap to convince other teens to stay away from weed.
May 13, 2018
Canadians Could Soon Spend More On Cannabis Than Liquor
Not only will the marijuana market be worth billions, but it'll soon be bigger than the liquor industry.
May 10, 2018
Georgia Adds Pain and PTSD as Conditions for Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana is evolving in Georgia. Here's what became legal in the Peach State this week.
May 8, 2018
Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ Has Already Sparked Controversy
Childish Gambino lights a joint and runs from the sunken place in his new symbolic video.
May 7, 2018
Colorado’s Cannabis Tasting Room Bill Moves Forward to Governor
Colorado's cannabis tasting room bill moves forward to Governor Hickenlooper's desk to become law.
May 4, 2018
New Research Shows That Cannabinoids May Treat Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea masks are clunky and surgery is expensive. But new research shows that cannabinoids may treat sleep apnea.
May 4, 2018
Proposed Bill Would Ban the Sale of Cannabis-Infused Beer
Way ahead of possible legalization in Michigan, a proposed bill would ban the sale of cannabis-infused beer.
May 3, 2018
Medical Cannabis Treatment for Autism to Begin Clinical Trials
Could clinical trials for a medical cannabis treatment for autism prove revolutionary in the management of this condition?
May 3, 2018