Should the Federal Government prohibit Cannabis? Though the Obama administration has been the first to open a dialog exploring marijuana prohibition’s end, the government’s message is convoluted and inconsistent with public opinion. While Attorney General Eric Holder discusses a shift in U.S. Marijuana Policy that respects state marijuana laws, the Republican-controlled House looks to pass […]
Folds Magazine discusses cannabis movement I started 13 Folds Magazine just over a year ago, on January 13, 2013. It was an idea dreamed up on a 4th of July weekend, spent with three of my best friends, on good ol’ Cape Cod. We ate great food, drank a lot of beer, gave cheers to […]
The sport of football becomes intertwined with the marijuana movement as Washington and Colorado’s NFL teams head to the super bowl. This year presented football fans with the very first cold weather outdoor Super Bowl in NFL history, and by the time you read this article, the game will have already taken place. My hopes […]
The recent legalization in Denver precursor for what’s to come As the sun rose on January 1, 2014, a line of people had already formed in front of one of the many marijuana stores cleared to open their doors to recreational users throughout Colorado. The first sale took place in Denver, where dispensaries were forced […]
Despite big strides toward legalization, keeping marijuana out of the hands of our youth remains vital. The US Justice Department issued a statement on August 29, 2013, declaring that they will not interfere with states’ rights to implement independent, structured regulatory systems for legalized Mary Jane. This leads some to fear that a new threat to […]
Medical Marijuana soothing Epilepsy in young children There is a list of debilitating conditions associated with child development, which are, for the most part, currently untreatable in this country. Many of these, such as Doose Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, Infantile Spasm Syndrome and Rett Syndrome, have some terrifying symptoms, like a variety of developmental disorders as […]
After a century of advocating equal rights and tolerance in the United States, it is intriguing that with every passing era we discover new people and cultures to replace those whom we have so valiantly sought to defend. Where “immigrants” and “negroes” were targets of discrimination during the early 20th Century, we now project our […]
Our initial plan for 13 Folds Magazine was to print it on hemp paper. This was a consideration in homage to our founding fathers’ ardent dependency upon the hemp plant, which inspired the wide use of hemp products. Consumables such as oil, fabric and rope were essential to their daily lives. From Thomas Paine’s revolutionary […]
Medical marijuana’s an effective treatment for many ailments. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be such a strong movement in so many states to make it legal for patients in need. However, marijuana is still illegal under federal law, which prevents it from being covered under most health insurance policies. Seeking reimbursement for the cost of this medicine […]
Marijuana reform has become one of the most significant topics in recent US politics. For the first time in decades, national polls show that a majority of Americans (52% to be exact) support marijuana reform and believe that its use should be made legal. Over the past 15 years, we have witnessed the District of […]
