Shelby Hartman

Shelby Hartman is Associate Editor at Herb. She's reported on cannabis and drug policy for VICE, LA Weekly, and Quartz, among others.

Actress Whoopi Goldberg speaks during the 15th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 4, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She recently penned an opEd from for the Orange County Register on why women should use cannabis. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

Culture | 01.01.2022

Whoopi Goldberg On Why Women Should Use Cannabis

Women can and should use cannabis for a variety of everyday ailments, Goldberg writes, but they just don’t know about it.

Travel | 01.01.2022

Anyone Who Works in the Canadian Cannabis Industry Can Be Banned From the U.S. For Life

Reports came out earlier this year about investors in Canadian cannabis companies being banned from the U.S. for life. Now, it appears anyone who works in the industry can be turned around at the border.

A photo of Botham Jean, who was fatally shot by a police officer in his apartment on Sept. 6.

Culture | 01.01.2022

Police Killed Botham Jean and Then Called Attention to the Weed in His Apartment

Botham Jean, 26, was in his own apartment when a police officer mistook it for her own and shot him to death.

An employee analyzes the quality of marijuana at a greenhouse near Empalme Olmos, Canelones department, Uruguay on August 23, 2018. One of the most common marijuana myths is that prohibition should be upheld because cannabis hasn't been proven to be safe. On the contrary, legalization ensures that it is by instituting regulations like lab testing. (Photo by Miguel ROJO/ AFP/Getty Images)

Culture | 01.01.2022

5 Shutdowns to Marijuana Myths Every Cannabis Enthusiast Should Know

Tired of all the debate? Let us help you debunk the most common marijuana myths.

Culture | 01.01.2022

More 19 to 22-Year-Old Americans Are Consuming Cannabis Than Ever Before

According to official government data, young Americans are consuming cannabis at higher rates than previous generations. Is that a good thing?

A teenage scooter boy smoking a spliff in Luton, UK in 2004. A new report found teens buy weed more easily than alcohol in the UK.

Health | 01.01.2022

Teens Buy Weed More Easily Than Alcohol in the UK: A Report

Teens buy weed easily on social media and, then, they sell it to their peers.

Legalization | 01.01.2022

Malaysian Man Sentenced to Death for Cannabis Oil Given to Patients

A 29-year-old man sentenced to death for cannabis oil in Malaysia has inspired a petition signed by nearly 10,000 people.

Most universities prohibit weed smoking on campus. Here, two students are shown smoking at sunset

Legalization | 01.01.2022

This University is About to Allow Weed Smoking On Campus

With legalization around the corner, colleges debate what to do about weed smoking on campus.

Cheech and Chong endorse the Cannabis Voter Project

Culture | 01.01.2022

Cheech and Chong, the Cannabis Voter Project Want You to Vote This November

The Cannabis Voter Project posts up at major music festivals across the country to get young cannabis enthusiasts to the polls in November.

Learn | 01.01.2022

5 Underrated Uses for CBD You Probably Don’t Know About

CBD is growing in popularity for insomnia, anxiety, and chronic pain. But the cannabinoid has so more potential. Here’s Herb’s guide on the most underrated uses for CBD.

Legalization | 01.01.2022

The 5 Biggest Effects of Cannabis Legalization in America

States like Colorado and Washington have served as testing grounds for the rest of the country. We take those stats and predict the most significant effects of cannabis legalization nationwide.

A view of the rugged Blue Mountains of Jamaica at sunset. Scientists are on a Question to Find and Preserve Jamaica's Unique Strains (Photo by Marc Guitard)

Culture | 01.01.2022

Scientists are on a Quest to Find and Preserve Jamaica’s Unique Strains

Despite the island’s mythical status in cannabis culture, no one has a thorough understanding of Jamaica’s unique strains.

Engineer and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk of The Boring Company listens as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel talks about constructing a high speed transit tunnel at Block 37 during a news conference on June 14, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Rumors surfaced last month that Elon Musk smokes weed, sparking concern among investors. After the rumors were confirmed on Friday, Tesla’s stock plummeted. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)

Culture | 01.01.2022

Elon Musk Smokes Weed, Wall Street Freaks Out

Last month, investors started speculating about whether Elon Musk smokes weed after he said he was taking Tesla private at $420 a share. Now the rumors have been confirmed and his company is taking a big hit.

Legalization | 01.01.2022

Recreational Marijuana Is Now Legal In Vermont

On Sunday (July 1), Vermont officially became the ninth state with legal recreational marijuana.

Humbolt County Cannabis Farmer tends to her grow operation

Legalization | 01.01.2022

These Cannabis Pioneers Fear Legalization Will Leave Them Behind

For Humboldt’s second-generation cannabis farmers, legalization doesn’t just threaten their crop—it threatens their values.

Jonno Boyer-Dry is a cancer patient. Cannabis gave him his life back.

Health | 01.01.2022

Cannabis Gave These Cancer Patients Their Lives Back

Cancer patients are sharing their stories to push back on the stigma surrounding the use of cannabis as an adjunct treatment. Many patients and experts believe that clinical trials on the efficacy of medical marijuana as an adjunct cancer treatment need to move faster. Patients are suffering in the interim.

Culture | 01.01.2022

Will psychedelics go corporate like cannabis?

As billionaires start to invest in psychedelics, some longtime researchers in the field worry they’ll just become another commodity.

Culture | 01.01.2022

Ganja Empress Lizzy Jeff Wants to Heal you With Cannabis

Cannabis is not just an herb. It’s a portal to the divine.

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