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This article by MaryShumacher was originally published on Weedmaps, and appears here with permission. I spoke to my mom on the phone last night and told her I was working on an article. She inquired what it was about, and when I said “queer women in weed,” she asked, “What are you writing about? Don t they enjoy it like anyone else? What s the difference?” I knew there was a thoughtful answer to this line of questioning, but I needed to sit back with a joint to grasp its simplicity fully. And as the sweet Biscotti smoke relaxed my mind, I remembered an article about brunching with the queer and women-owned brand Sonder, recalling that it s just a fact that the cannabis industry like so many industries has been historically represented by white males. ....