Janet Burns, Women@Forbes

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North Carolina May Finally Let Women Revoke Consent During Sex

For years, legislators have declined to close a harmful loophole in state sexual assault laws, but advocates say 2019 could be the year that no means no in North Carolina.

Telemedicine May Be Overprescribing Antibiotics To Kids

A study in the journal Pediatrics found that kids who consulted teledoctors received far more antibiotics than IRL.

Report: Walgreens Plans To Sell CBD Products in 1500 Stores

After CVS introduced cannabidiol creams in 800 stores, its rival announced plans to market even more products in nine US states.

The Endless Cost Of Maligning Abortion

Research shows that denying women family planning care has a substantial toll on their livelihoods, children and families, and society as a whole.

New Jersey Taps Cannabis For Opioid Abuse Not A Moment Too Soon

Gov. Murphy’s decision to make opioid dependence a qualifying condition for medical marijuana follows years of uncertainty and rising overdose in New Jersey and New York; here’s a look back at some of the region’s worst hurdles.

Women In Film Are Elevating Weed, But Censors And Stigma Kill The Buzz

Documentaries on cannabis’ cancer-fighting properties and women leaders have faced social media blocks and confused investors before the box office.

Women In Film Are Elevating Weed, But Censors And Stigma Kill The Buzz

Documentaries on cannabis’ cancer-fighting properties and women leaders have faced social media blocks and confused investors before the box office.

Daylight Saving Is Horrible And Expensive, So Let’s End It

The cost of our changing our clocks is huge, and after 100 years of DST, it’s time to quit while we’re ahead.

Coca-Cola Is Considering CBD For Infused Beverage Line

The Atlanta-based world beverage leader could soon add non-intoxicating cannabidiol to its ingredient list for certain products.

The White House Allegedly Has A Marijuana Smear Squad. Cannabis Experts Say Bring It On.

The Trump administration has reportedly assembled a federal team seeking to promote negative views on U.S. cannabis legalization. Industry members and advocates say they’re too late.