Burgess Powell
133 posts
Burgess Powell is a writer for High Times based in New York. She writes about marijuana news, culture, and health.
Bernie Sanders Announces He Will Co-Sponsor Marijuana Justice Act
Bernie Sanders announces he will co-sponsor Marijuana Justice Act, which promotes social justice through legalization.
April 19, 2018
Cannabis Has Less Effect on Young Brains Than Once Believed, Study Says
A newly published study asserts that cannabis has less effect on young brains than once believed.
April 19, 2018
71-Year-Old Woman Charged With Selling Synthetic Marijuana
Is a 71-year-old woman charged with selling synthetic marijuana bringing us closer to getting these dangerous substances off the streets?
April 17, 2018
Alaska House Passes Measure To Erase Prior Marijuana Convictions
In a move to promote social justice and to defend citizens' ability to work, the Alaska House passes measure to erase prior marijuana convictions.
April 16, 2018
Marijuana Laws in Canada: Province by Province
The marijuana laws in Canada will differ between provinces when the herb is legalized.
April 16, 2018
How Does Medical Marijuana Help Glaucoma Patients?
How does medical marijuana help glaucoma patients? The answer is multi-layered and complex.
April 15, 2018
Does Cannabis Affect Your Immune System?
It's a question that isn't brought up often but still warrants investigation. Does cannabis affect your immune system?
April 14, 2018
9 Coolest Cannabis-Friendly Career Fields
Job-hunting doesn't have to be a downer. Here are some cannabis-friendly career fields to broaden your search.
April 13, 2018
TJ Miller Spirals From TV Stoner To Fake Bomb Scare Arrest
TJ Miller once played a cannabis enthusiast on "Silicon Valley." Now, it looks like his career is going up in smoke.
April 13, 2018
Denver’s Cheba Hut Claps Back At Sonic’s Weed Intolerance
Sandwich chain Cheba Hut claps back at Sonic's weed intolerance after the latter formally forbids customers from smoking on site.
April 13, 2018