Etienne Fontan

The Veterans Action Council is heading to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs to advocate for Veterans’ healthcare, access to natural medicine, and evidence-based cannabis policy. Donations are tax-deductible and help support travel, logistics, and Veteran speakers. #Veterans #UN #CannabisPolicy

Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking veterans with post traumatic stress disorder to participate in a study testing the impacts of cannabis use to treat the disorder.

The 12 Days of X-mas Cannabis Joint Advent Calendar, the advent calendar I’ve always desired, has finally arrived. Thank you, Emerald Triangle Craft in California, for making this wonderful thing possible, along with all 12 farms that contributed to this year’s selections #cannabis #advent #calendar

We're hosting @thehighestcritic.bsky.social this Friday!

Honoring the Veterans Who Fought for Cannabis Freedom | High Times From Jack Herer to Wanda James, veterans have shaped cannabis reform through courage, activism, and a legacy of service beyond the battlefield.

#62 Wade Laughter, U.S. Navy (North Carolina) A patient advocate and cultivator from Nevada County, CA, Laughter championed CBD-rich genetics through his House of Harlequin collective. His work preserving Harlequin and educating others about compassionate care made him a beloved figure among …

U.S. Senate Rejects Amendment to Remove Hemp Ban From Shutdown-Ending Spending Bill Lawmakers in the United States Senate have rejected an attempt to remove a provision that would place a nationwide ban on most hemp products. The vote to table the amendment by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY...

With the amendment defeated, the bill continues forward with language that would effectively recriminalize a wide swath of hemp-derived items sold in gas stations, convenience stores, and online markets.

Cannabis use linked to short-term relief of PTSD symptoms in veterans A new study suggests cannabis use may offer same-day reductions in PTSD symptoms and negative affect among veterans. However, the effects appear short-lived, raising questions about long-term reliance...

On days when veterans reported being high from cannabis for longer periods, they tended to report fewer PTSD symptoms and lower levels of negative affect.

Legacy and newer players survive by grassroots and grit Legacy and newer players survive by grassroots and grit—local cannabis pioneers adapt and thrive despite hurdles.

"It all started with the legacy dispensary Berkeley Patients Group, which began in the late 1990s and is still going strong today."

A Century Underground: 100 Years of Cannabis Prohibition | High Times The year 2025 marks a somber milestone: the centenary of international cannabis prohibition. What began in Geneva in 1925, when global powers agreed to

“This is not a moment for celebration,” says longtime activist and Berkeley Patients Group co-founder Etienne Fontan. “It’s a moment to reflect on the generations harmed, the science suppressed, and the patients denied access to a plant that’s been with humanity since the beginning.”

From Combat To Medinical Healing-ATN420's Journey Join us on Organically Blunt as we sit down with @ATN420, a disabled combat veteran who found healing, purpose, and community through Medinical Plants. In this powerful conversation, we explore the ph...

Thanks to Organically Blunt for hosting me for a discussion

Unwanted pregnancies surge with alcohol, but not with cannabis, study finds Women who drank heavily, even though they strongly wished to avoid pregnancy, were 50% more likely to become pregnant than those who drank little or not at all, according to new research. Surprisingly...

Women who drank heavily, even though they strongly wished to avoid pregnancy, were 50% more likely to become pregnant than those who drank little or not at all, according to new research. Surprisingly, cannabis use didn't show the same risk.

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Richard Lee, Who Made Cannabis Legalization Inevitable, Has Died. His Mission Lives On Richard Lee, the founder of Oaksterdam University and a pioneer of modern cannabis reform, passed away at 62. His legacy lives on through every law changed, every student taught, and every joint smoke...

Fair thee well, friend...

True pioneer, founder of Oaksterdam University, a cannabis freedom fighter, and a generous soul who quietly changed the world. He loved music, cannabis, and people. He believed in second chances and made space for everyone.
He never needed the spotlight; he was the light.
@oaksterdam.bsky.social

Caturday snuggles #caturday #Ellie #Fanny

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New Cannabis Magazine Article on our international work:
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It's the published French version of the magazine.
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Thank you Soft Secrets International

Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Cannabis Tell Congress to ensure veterans can access medical cannabis in military spending legislation.

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Saw this on Instagram and dug it. #NoKings

No Kings Berkeley protest on the bridges. I had a great time with other locals waving and cheering. I brought out my hemp American flag and some others for protest today. My @veteransforpeace.bsky.social flag and my love flag too. Thanks to all who came out. Great job organizers. #nokings #Berkeley

What do you mean it’s Caturday? #Fanny #Ellie #Caturday

American basketball player in Indonesia could face death penalty over alleged drug smuggling Jarred Dwayne Shaw, 34, from Dallas, Texas, was arrested May 7, after police raided his apartment outside the capital, Jakarta, and seized 132 pieces of cannabis candies, they said.

Someone asked me why I was working at the UN regarding cannabis the past 5 years and this is a major reason, no one should be executed for cannabis, period