Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

Tobias is a culture reporter at Herb. His work has also appeared in The Stranger, Leafly News, Vice, Broadly, and—most importantly—Thrasher.

Charlotte Caldwell and her son Billy outside the Home Office in London

Health | 01.01.2022

This 12-Year-Old Had to Have Two Seizures Before The UK Returned His Cannabis Oil

Billy Caldwell ended up in the hospital after the UK confiscated cannabis oil his mom said he needs for his life-threatening seizures.

man being arrested for cannabis diversion

Legalization | 01.01.2022

Oregonians Keep Getting Caught Selling Tons Of Weed In Neighboring States

The feds are concerned Oregon’s cannabis industry is fueling black markets in the US.

Culture | 01.01.2022

Cannabis Cafes In Paris Are Trying To Claim The Bud They Sell Isn’t For Smoking

Owners of cannabis cafes in Paris are claiming that the marijuana they sell isn’t intended for smoking. However, customers lining up to visit the shops are adamant that they intend to toke.

Legalization | 01.01.2022

Did Washington Accidentally Legalize Cannabis Delivery? This Online Weed Dealer Thinks So

Herb spoke to an Internet-based weed dealer in Seattle that believes that cannabis omnibus bill, SB 5131 leaves a loophole that is free to exploit.

Collage of Billy and his Mom Charlotte Caldwell

Health | 01.01.2022

Mom Warns Her Son Could Die If The UK Doesn’t Return His Confiscated Cannabis Oil

Charlotte Caldwell got caught trying to smuggle cannabis oil into the UK for her son after the government revoked his medical marijuana prescription.

Cannabis Activist in Israel Chugs Entire Bottle of CBD Oil to Prove a Point

Health | 01.01.2022

Israeli Cannabis Activist Chugs Entire Bottle of CBD Oil to Prove a Point

He did it in front of lawmakers considering cannabis reform.

Gallup Poll Finds Most Americans Think Cannabis Use Is 'Morally Acceptable'

Culture | 01.01.2022

Americans Think Using Cannabis Is Almost As ‘Morally Acceptable’ As Drinking: A Poll

Cannabis is catching up, but it still faces stigma.

A doctor using a stethoscope on a patient. A CBC report says edibles have caused a spike in emergency room visits, and poor public education is partly to blame.

Legalization | 01.01.2022

British Cannabis Legalization Could Eliminate NHS Deficit, According To Report

NGO Health Poverty Action study argues that British cannabis prohibition allows criminals to thrive and marijuana’s medical benefits to go unexplored.

Culture | 01.01.2022

A Prohibitionist Group Just Tried To Blame Anthony Bourdain’s Suicide On Cannabis Use

Anthony Bourdain was found dead in a hotel room in the Alsace region of France. Due to Bourdain’s public embrace of cannabis, a prohibitionist organization named “Stop Pot” released shameful comments on his cause of death.

Legalization | 01.01.2022

Georgia Couple Lose Custody Of Their Son For Treating His Seizures With Cannabis

A Georgia couple’s son suffered from multiple seizures a day. After turning to cannabis, the couple’s teenage son, David Brill, was taken away by the state. Since 4/20, David has been in the custody of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.

Senate Passes Promising Resolution For Hemp Legalization

Legalization | 01.01.2022

Senate Report Finds Hemp Legalization Could Bring In $570 Million A Year

Hemp has the potential to be a massive cash crop.

Matt Barnes holding a basketball and licking his lips while playing for the Grizzlies

Sports | 01.01.2022

NBA Champ Matt Barnes Says Cannabis Was Part of His Gameday Routine

Since retiring, Barnes has come out of the green closet to help pro-athletes deal with the stigma of cannabis.

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