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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Looks like America’s pandemic weed-buying spree is over

Bruce Barcott – June 22, 2022

As the masks come off, cannabis purchasing is retreating to pre-Covid levels. Read more

Is the word ‘marijuana’ racist?

Bruce Barcott – June 8, 2022

A lawmaker alleged the term was 'pejorative and racist.' Is it really? I went in search of an answer. Read more

Delaware governor vetoes marijuana legalization

Bruce Barcott – May 24, 2022

The legislature may have the votes to override Gov. Carney's rejection. Stay tuned. Read more

Fetterman’s primary landslide puts others on notice: Weed wins

Bruce Barcott – May 18, 2022

John Fetterman's bold legalization advocacy scared Democratic leaders. Guess what: Voters loved it. Read more

SAFE Banking has ‘perfect opportunity’ to pass in Congress soon, says legalization leader

Bruce Barcott – May 16, 2022

'Cash only' rules have led to armed robberies and murder. Now Congress has its best chance to pass desperately needed reform. Read more

FDA sends warning to delta-8 THC companies

Bruce Barcott – May 4, 2022

Five companies were told to stop making medical claims for their hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Read more

350,000 Americans not named Brittney Griner ‘wrongfully detained’ over cannabis

Bruce Barcott – May 3, 2022

Joe Biden's government is defending the WNBA All-Star arrested for cannabis in Russia, while supporting the arrest of 350,000 here at home. Read more

Could Elon Musk’s Twitter end the cannabis social media ban?

Bruce Barcott – April 25, 2022

If Twitter embraces legal weed—and succeeds—the company could force Instagram, Facebook, and others to follow. Read more

Medical marijuana patients targeted by sneaky new federal drug testing rule

Bruce Barcott – April 7, 2022

A cruel relic of the 'Just Say No' era gets a refresh for the 2020s—and doubles down against medical patients. Read more

Hemp puts cows in a mellow mooood, science says

Bruce Barcott – April 6, 2022

But does it induce cow-ch lock? Seriously, this research could open up new markets for hemp farmers worldwide. Read more

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