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Mary Jane Gibson

Freelance Writer

Mary Jane Gibson has been tracking the legalization of medical marijuana and adult-use cannabis since 2007. The former culture editor at High Times, Mary Jane writes for a number of outlets covering cannabis culture, entertainment, news, and cutting-edge trends. She also co-hosts the Weed + Grub podcast. Mary Jane is dedicated to covering the people and communities that have given rise to the legal cannabis industry; her work also spans psychedelics, arts and culture, and comedy.

Latest articles by Mary Jane Gibson

Is CBD in trouble?
Money

The FDA just refused to regulate the popular cannabis product as a dietary supplement. So, uh, buyer beware?

By Mary Jane Gibson
Money
Is legal weed doomed to be run by big business?Is legal weed doomed to be run by big business?
Money

Pro-marijuana advocates have become surprising foes of some efforts to legalize. Here’s why.

By Mary Jane Gibson
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
A mixed night for marijuana on the ballotA mixed night for marijuana on the ballot
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Victories in Maryland and Missouri, losses in Arkansas and the Dakotas.

By Mary Jane Gibson
The most important part of Biden’s surprise marijuana announcement
Politics

The scope of federal pardons is relatively limited. But descheduling the drug could be another story.

By Mary Jane Gibson
Federal marijuana legalization is stopped in its tracks
Features

Public opinion, states, and even the GOP have come around to the idea of legal weed. So how hard is it to finally get done?

By Mary Jane Gibson