Weed Activists To Hand Out 4,200 Free Joints At Trump Protest
Marijuana activists say they hope to spice up Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration ceremony with a few joints — 4,200 to be precise. The joints will be handed out by activists from the DC Cannabis Coalition (DCMJ) as part of the organization’s efforts to promote legal cannabis. Their event, “Trump 420,” will begin on the west side of Dupont Circle,...
Britain Reclassifies CBD As Medicine While U.S. Still Calls It A Dangerous Drug
Imagine you are the parent of a child with a life-threatening form of epilepsy. Your young one experiences hundreds of debilitating and horrific seizures on a weekly basis. If you are like most parents, then you’d do anything you could to find a medicine that helped them. That’s the story of Paige and Matt Figi, whose daughter Charlotte had a...
Should You Eat Boogers And Other Gross Stuff To Boost Immunity?
Whether you have children or not, you’ve more than likely heard a parent tell their child that they need to get their finger out of their nose. After they “dig” for gold, kids aren’t shy to stick a booger in their mouth — something which may instantly turn your stomach. Now take your parent hat off for a moment....
NSFW: Orgasmic Meditation Unraveled (And How You Can Benefit)
Orgasmic Meditation (or “OMing”) is a recent idea, coined by Nicole Daedone and Robert Kandell. It involves mindfulness with finger-to-genital contact and it tends to be conducted in pairs. Though the gender of the participants isn't too important, the focus tends to be on female orgasm. It occurs through gentle and deliberate stimulation of her clitoris, and pleasure by...
8 Reasons To Stop Shopping At Walmart
Many of us choose not to shop at Walmart. We’ve heard that the superstore is often not beneficial for communities. But why is that? What exactly is it about Walmart that makes it a less-than-ideal choice? Here are a few things to keep in mind. 1. Money Leaves The Community When large chain stores like Walmart open up, they actually...
Would You Kill 800,000 Birds For This?
France is currently in the process of culling 800,00 birds in order to prevent the spread of H5N8. Workers, dressed in head-to-toe protective suits, face shields and gas masks, are picking up ducks on farms and putting them in metal containers. Carbon dioxide is then piped into the containers and the birds are killed within seconds. Authorities tackle bird flu...
Silent Genocide In Uganda: How Can We Avert Such Tragedies?
For decades, Uganda was seen as a bright spot and a beacon of hope in the African continent. President Yoweri Museveni was hailed by U.S. presidents like Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush as a refreshing alternative to dictators of the past like Idi Amin. Initially, under Museveni’s leadership, Uganda seemed to be making economic and social progress. On...
The Ugly Truth About Tampons (And Safer Alternatives)
As young women, we are taught to use tampons (or pads) as our only methods for managing our menstrual cycles each month. For years, and even decades, we continue down that road without much thought to what we’re actually putting into our bodies. Understandably, they’re convenient, relatively easy to use and disposable. But, is sacrificing your health really worth...
Drink Apple Cider Vinegar At Night To Stop Leg Cramps, Lower Blood Sugar And More
Last night, I made a big bowl of quick-pickled beets alongside some homemade falafels — so good! Whenever I’m aiming to quickly “pickle” cabbage, radishes or whatever else is on the menu, apple cider vinegar is always my right-hand man. Being someone who drinks boatloads of kombucha, I’m fond of vinegar-based foods — but it wasn’t always that way....
Why The U.S. Treats Veterans So Poorly (And What You Can Do)
Roughly 20 veterans a day commit suicide. Meanwhile, thousands more are left waiting for care they never receive. Men and women serve their country, yet return home to unemployment and homelessness. Thousands of applications for veteran benefits are hopelessly backlogged and the condition of most VA hospitals is an absolute disgrace. So, why is the system broken and what...
