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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.
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RIP Sam The Skunk Man
Legendary cannabis breeder David Watson, aka "Skunkman Sam," has died.

Bobby Black
Jan 312 min read


THE LIFE & LEGEND OF JOHN SINCLAIR
A tribute to one of the cannabis movement's founding fathers, the late great John Sinclair.

Bobby Black
May 31, 202416 min read


RIP John Sinclair (1941-2024)
John Sinclair, the legendary poet, activist, and patriarch of our cannabis community has died at the age of 82. Counterculture icon John...

Bobby Black
Apr 1, 20242 min read


THE CHEMISTRY OF CANNABINOIDS
Examining the discovery of cannabinoids and the “Father of Cannabis Research,” Israeli chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam.

Bobby Black
Jan 1, 20237 min read


THE GURU OF GANJA
A profile of eccentric cannabis cultivator, activist, and educator Ed Rosenthal.

Bobby Black
Nov 18, 202214 min read


HAIL TO THE QUEEN
A profile of Dutch entrepreneur, inventor, adventurer, and cannabis icon Mila Jansen—aka the Hash Queen.

Bobby Black
Jul 9, 202211 min read


Remembering The Reverend
Paying tribute to beloved medical marijuana pioneer & P.O.W. OG Eddy Lepp.

Bobby Black
Aug 17, 20212 min read


CARRY ON, WAYWARD BILL
Honoring the life of longtime Yippie activist and cannabis advocate "Wayward Bill" Chengelis.

Bobby Black
Aug 17, 20212 min read


Requiem For a Hashishin
Remembering Frenchy Cannoli, world-renowned hashish maker and educator.

Bobby Black
Jul 20, 20214 min read


REVERENCE FOR THE REVEREND
OG Eddy Lepp is a medical marijuana pioneer and P.O.W. whose courage and compassion have cemented his place in cannabis history.

Bobby Black
Dec 27, 20209 min read


Pat Ryan Cancer Fundraiser
Legendary counterculture artist Pat Ryan needs our help.

Bobby Black
Nov 19, 20201 min read


HOMAGE TO THE DOCTOR
How Dr. Lester Grinspoon became the intellectual leader of the cannabis legalization movement.

Bobby Black
Jul 30, 20209 min read


Dr. Lester Grinspoon (1928-2020)
Honoring the passing of the godfather of medical marijuana.

Bobby Black
Jun 25, 20203 min read
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