HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.

Jun 17, 20212 min read

June 17, 1971 - President Nixon Declares War on Drugs

It was 50 years ago today that President Richard Nixon first announced the War on Drugs.

May 23, 202111 min read

AMSTERDAM'S CANNABIS REVOLUTION - PART 1: POT PROVOCATEURS

How a handful of activists and entrepreneurs transformed the Venice of the North into the cannabis capital of the world.

May 6, 20211 min read

May 6, 1983 - Cheech & Chong's "Still Smokin" is Released

It was on this day in 1983 that Cheech & Chong's fifth film "Still Smokin" was released.

May 1, 20211 min read

May 1, 1971 - Controlled Substances Act Goes Into Effect

It was exactly 50 years ago today that the Controlled Substances Act went into effect.

Apr 14, 202117 min read

YIPPIE HIGH-YAY!

A brief history of the radical leftist group the Yippies (Youth International Party) and one of their founding members/leaders Dana Beal.

Apr 1, 20212 min read

April 1, 1964 - Article Announcing the Discovery of THC First Published

It was on this day in 1964 that the article announcing the discovery of THC was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

Mar 31, 20212 min read

March 31, 1949 - Actor Robert Mitchum Released from Jail After Serving Sentence for Pot Possession

It was on this day in 1949 that actor Robert Mitchum was released from jail after having served a 60-day sentence for marijuana possession.

Mar 25, 20212 min read

March 25, 1976 - David Bowie Arraigned for Possession Charge

It was on this day in 1976 that rock star David Bowie was arraigned for possession of nearly have a pound of marijuana.

Feb 24, 20212 min read

Feb. 24, 2003 - Operation Pipe Dreams is Launched

It was on this day in 2003 that the Dept. of Justice launched Operation Pipe Dreams—raiding and arresting hundreds of pipe & bong makers.