Rachelle Gordon is the editor of GreenState and an award-winning cannabis journalist who has covered the field since 2015. Her reporting spans cannabis policy, science, health, business, products, and culture, with a particular interest in how cannabinoids may affect people living with neurological conditions and autism spectrum disorder. Gordon was named Cannabis Journalist of the Year at the 2025 Emjays and received the Community Cultivator award at the 2024 Women’s Canna Awards.
At GreenState, Gordon translates fast-moving cannabis research, policy, and health developments into reporting that is accessible to a broad public audience. In 2026, her work has included coverage of a new study challenging the widely repeated claim that illicit cannabis is commonly contaminated with fentanyl, reporting on a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study examining cannabis and physiological stress responses, and coverage of medical cannabis policy developments affecting patients and military communities.
That breadth matters for cannabis safety. Gordon’s work helps readers distinguish emerging evidence from assumptions, understand how changing laws affect patients and consumers, and follow research that may challenge conventional narratives about cannabis risks and benefits. GreenState’s broader mission is to help readers navigate cannabis culture through reporting on health, wellness, technology, products, policy, and the people shaping the field.
Rachelle Gordon’s reporting demonstrates that cannabis safety depends on more than identifying risks. It also requires journalists who can explain complex evidence clearly, question claims that have become accepted without scrutiny, and give the public reliable information as science, policies, and the marketplace continue to evolve.
“It's my goal to educate and inform the public about cannabis. Whether they consume or not, everyone could benefit from accurate and accessible information about the plant.”
Learn more about Rachelle Gordon:
GreenState: www.greenstate.com
Rachelle Gordon’s reporting archive: Rachelle Gordon at GreenState
GreenState staff and mission: About GreenState
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