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.

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New DEA Rule Says CBD Oil Is Really, Truly, No-Joke Illegal

Bruce Barcott – December 14, 2016

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? Read more

Here’s what a gram of cannabis costs in cities around the world

Bruce Barcott – January 30, 2018

There are bargains to be found in Montevideo. Value shoppers, stay away from Tokyo. Read more

Cannabis withdrawal syndrome: How to ease the symptoms

Bruce Barcott – August 8, 2017

If you're on a tolerance break, you may experience insomnia and other issues. Here's how to combat them. Read more

In Rebuke to Sessions, Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana Protections

Bruce Barcott – July 27, 2017

The Attorney General asked Congress to reject the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment. Senators said: Nope. Read more

Cannabis Science 101: The Complex Chemistry of the Bong

Bruce Barcott – February 11, 2016

What is the science behind the water pipe? Are those bubbles actually making your toke any healthier? It’s complicated. Read more

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Americans on pace to spend twice as much on weed as on milk

Bruce Barcott – July 19, 2021

At the half-year mark, 2021 US cannabis sales topped $12 billion. That's as much as consumers spent on milk in all of 2020. Read more

Chuck Schumer unveils marijuana bill that would end federal prohibition, finally

Bruce Barcott – July 14, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer finally revealed his legalization proposal. Here's what it actually does. Read more

Mexico + Clarence Thomas = Weed legalization? Don’t bet on it

Bruce Barcott – July 1, 2021

Mexico's Supreme Court abolished prohibition (again), and one US justice looks like he'd do the same. Here's what it really means. Read more

A Proud Boy claimed marijuana made him storm the Capitol. Stoner Twitter owned him

Bruce Barcott – June 21, 2021

An accused insurrectionist says he 'smoked a significant amount of marijuana' before storming the Capitol. America's stoners set him straight. Read more

Connecticut just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next

Bruce Barcott – June 18, 2021

Cannabis possession becomes legal on July 1, 2021, but stores aren't expected to open until mid-2022. Read more

Connecticut legalizes marijuana, becoming 19th state to regulate adult use

Bruce Barcott – June 17, 2021

Starting July 1, it's legal to possess up to 1.5 ounces. Retail sales are expected to start in May 2022. Read more

Yes, Amazon will sell weed. Stop worrying and start acting

Bruce Barcott – June 2, 2021

The delivery giant put a scare into activists and biz insiders. It’s up to us to create an industry they can’t dominate. Read more

Mississippi meltdown: High court destroys state initiative system to stop medical marijuana

Bruce Barcott – May 18, 2021

74% of Mississippi voters approved medical marijuana legalization. The state's Supreme Court was aghast—and burned down the house to prevent the new law from taking effect. Read more

Neat idea, Canna Bumps: Thanks for keeping marijuana illegal

Bruce Barcott – May 3, 2021

The maker of cannabis-based 'cocaine' pulled the product on Monday, but its harm will live on for years. Read more

Pennsylvania cannabis legalization advocates say ‘We’re next’—but it won’t be easy

Bruce Barcott – April 21, 2021

With neighboring states soon opening stores, Pennsylvania will see jobs and tax dollars drive out of state—unless they legalize. Read more

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