Ben Hartman

3 weeks ago | cannigma.com | Ben Hartman

For decades, marijuana was known as an illegal drug and a subculture of its own, far from the mainstream. In recent years though, scientists have found more and more evidence of its therapeutic potential. Cannabis has become a trusted, daily medication for millions of people across the world, treating conditions ranging from anxiety to arthritis to the nausea caused by chemotherapy, without the dangerous and harmful side effects of many popular pharmaceuticals.

Mar 6, 2025 | blog.rootwurks.com | Ben Hartman

Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 22nd, uncertainty and a rapid news cycle have made it difficult to gauge which way the wind blows for the President’s second term - including when it comes to cannabis. “There are so many fairy tales right now, buckle up for story hour,” Sara Payan, host of the cannabis industry podcast “Planted with Sara Payan” told Rootwurks.

Sep 17, 2024 | yourtango.com | Ben Hartman

My wife Dedra and I have been in the lifestyle for around 4 years. Before that, well, we were the typical monogamous happy couple. We followed the typical American dream blueprint. We were high school sweethearts who got married on our 10th anniversary (hey, what's the rush?), bought a house, and got a dog. We worked our 9-5 jobs and our lives were pretty typical. Then it hit us. What were we doing with our lives? We took a risk and it paid off — we became swingers.

Jul 24, 2024 | jpost.com | Avi Ashkenazi |Ben Hartman

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that he was permitting Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount at a conference entitled "The Israel Return to Temple Mount," Israeli media reported on Wednesday. "I am the political echelon, and the political echelon permits Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount," he said.

Jul 24, 2024 | jpost.com | Avi Ashkenazi |Ben Hartman

The United States has imposed sanctions on three individuals linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as part of its ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror group's financial networks in Africa. This move, announced during the 20th meeting of the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG), targets key financiers and enablers who have facilitated ISIS's expansion across Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa.