Mass State Police and local law enforcement have spent millions amassing an arsenal of Tasers, but there’s minimal accountability for those doing the purchasing, or for those doing the tasing
IN THE WEEDS WITH BOB FIREMAN
Iconic cannabis businessman points to hemp, gives Mass rec rollout relatively good grades
IMPAIRED LAWMAKING: BAKER, DELEO, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LOBBY FOR NEW CANNABIS OUI LAWS
In the midst of the media blitz about stoned driving, one might think that at least some outlets would note another story from a couple weeks ago, “Massachusetts banned from using [alcohol] Breathalyzer test pending reforms at state police agency.”
WE SAW THE FUTURE OF CANNABIS IN GRASS VEGAS
From celeb nugs to LED light shows, we glimpsed the future of cannabis on our Mango Tango fandango
MY RESOLUTION: TO RECOVER THE BUST THAT WAS STOLEN FROM MASS AND IS SITTING IN STORAGE AT THE LACMA
Since state leaders, LACMA directors, and even the Beacon Hill auction house that sold the Brooks bust have all stonewalled me over the past eight years, I have resolved to do whatever it takes (so long as it’s legal) to get the bust back for Mass in the new year.
A TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR IN MASS CANNABIS
Searching for the common thread in this year’s sea of political and social coverage
THAT RIDICULOUS NEWS SEGMENT ABOUT DRUGGED DRIVING IS EVEN WORSE THAN YOU REALIZED
If you’re going to pass off an ad as real news, you might as well stir up some fear on the backs of cannabis users and get a whole bunch of clicks in the process.
HIGH HOLIDAYS: HOW TO HANDLE CANNABIS AROUND YOUR FAMILY ALL SEASON
Our recommendations for how you can help kill the taboos around cannabis with the people you love, ranging from initiating basic conversation to outright proselytization.
SPECIAL SPOOKY EXCERPT: GRAVE ENCOUNTERS
When I mentioned that I wanted to dedicate 13 Most Haunted Cemeteries in Massachusetts to her son, she said that he would “get a kick out of it,” implying that his spirit is still around.
RECORD OF INACTION: MILLENNIALS SHOULD BE FURIOUS ABOUT THE LACK OF CLIMATE LEADERSHIP IN MASS
At a time when the federal government refuses to acknowledge the very existence of climate change, it is incumbent on states to take the lead.
