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FDA deprives Michigan veterans of research on medical cannabis
Michigan’s marijuana regulators doled out nearly $40 million in weed taxes since 2021 to fund studies about the potential medical benefits of marijuana on military veterans. But federal restrictions on cannabis have prevented a vast majority of those studies from advancing, depriving veterans of the opportunity to benefit from the research. In all of the…
These destination cannabis dispensaries in Michigan are worth the drive
There are so many cannabis dispensaries in Michigan these days that most people probably treat them like their corner liquor store, visiting the nearest one whenever supplies are running low. But there are also quite a few that stand out above the rest. If you’re up for a trip, these dispensaries are all worth the…
Caregiver cannabis in metro Detroit
Caregiver dispensaries are invariably mom-and-pop establishments with their own grow operations. They tend to fly in the face of Big Weed, and while we don’t want to knock anyone’s entrepreneurial hustle we also don’t want a bunch of assholes flooding the market with microwaved weed (too late) and getting rich off the green market cash…
How Passenger Recovery normalizes sobriety through music and art
When Christopher Tait first entered recovery for drugs and alcohol, creating and experiencing music and art made the journey feel like a reward rather than a punishment. For him, creativity became an essential avenue for growth and enrichment. When the local musician and Electric Six band member was first getting sober in 2011, he says…
‘Suit Up Sunday’ event aims to empower Detroit men with free professional attire
This unique upcoming community event will provide local men with free suits, dress pants, shirts, and other resources to support their professional success. “Suit Up Sunday,” a collaboration between The Right Productions Inc., Van Dykes Menswear of Southfield, and Mix 92.3, is free and open to the public, set for Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1-7…
UAW files federal charges against Trump and Musk for worker intimidation
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, accusing them of attempting to intimidate workers who engage in legally protected activities, such as striking. The charges come in the wake of a rambling, disorderly conversation between Trump and Musk on the social media…
