Bruce Barcott
Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott oversees news, investigations, and feature projects. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and author of Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America.
Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott oversees news, investigations, and feature projects. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and author of Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America.
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New DEA Rule Says CBD Oil Is Really, Truly, No-Joke Illegal
The agency released a notice this morning clarifying the rules around CBD oil. It's still a federally illegal Schedule I substance, even if it comes from hemp. But is the new rule legal?
Bruce Barcott - December 14, 2016Here’s what a gram of cannabis costs in cities around the world
There are bargains to be found in Montevideo. Value shoppers, stay away from Tokyo.
Bruce Barcott - January 30, 2018Cannabis withdrawal syndrome: How to ease the symptoms
If you're on a tolerance break, you may experience insomnia and other issues. Here's how to combat them.
Bruce Barcott - August 8, 2017In Rebuke to Sessions, Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana Protections
The Attorney General asked Congress to reject the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment. Senators said: Nope.
Bruce Barcott - July 27, 2017Cannabis Science 101: The Complex Chemistry of the Bong
What is the science behind the water pipe? Are those bubbles actually making your toke any healthier? It’s complicated.
Bruce Barcott - February 11, 2016Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)
Arizona, Florida dispensaries remain open during summer COVID-19 spikes
Arizona shut down bars, gyms, and movie theaters on Monday, but medical marijuana remains essential.
Bruce Barcott - June 30, 2020Seattle repeals drug loitering law that led to racist harassment and arrests
Drug loitering laws are modern-day 'vagrancy' laws, giving cops unchecked power to arrest anyone without cause.
Bruce Barcott - June 24, 2020US Attorney General falsely targeted 10 cannabis companies, whistleblower says
DOJ staffer says William Barr ordered antitrust investigations of cannabis mergers, just because Barr hates legalization.
Bruce Barcott - June 23, 2020Fed report urges doctors to treat cannabis users as drug addicts
A new guidance for physicians assumes any cannabis use is drug abuse. That's nonsense, and it harms patient health.
Bruce Barcott - June 18, 2020Illinois offering $31 million in cannabis tax revenue to repair drug war damage
Your marijuana tax dollars at work: Local groups can now apply for grants to improve neighborhoods hardest hit by prohibition.
Bruce Barcott - June 4, 2020Cannabis and America’s uprising: It’s time to answer the knock at the door
Why does the cannabis industry have a special duty? Because cannabis has a special history.
Bruce Barcott - June 2, 2020Why do humans use drugs? A conversation with ‘High’ author Ingrid Walker
The author of 'High: Drugs, Desire, and a Nation of Users' discusses pleasure, ritual, and altered consciousness.
Bruce Barcott - May 22, 2020Years after legalizing marijuana, voters see it as a huge success
A new survey finds that most residents in adult-use states applaud the end of prohibition.
Bruce Barcott - May 20, 2020Cannabis banking reform included in latest Congressional COVID relief bill
The SAFE Banking Act has been folded into the latest coronavirus relief measure. That's huge.
Bruce Barcott - May 12, 2020Congress could save 10,000+ cannabis jobs with access to stimulus funds
Leafly/NCR survey finds 85% of companies could save jobs if they weren't denied access to COVID-19 funds.
Bruce Barcott - May 12, 2020