HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

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

RAINBOW FARM REMEMBERED

22 years ago, two gay cannabis activists were killed by police on their Michigan farm after a 5-day siege known as "The Waco of Weed."

THE GURU OF GANJA

A profile of eccentric cannabis cultivator, activist, and educator Ed Rosenthal.

Oct. 26, 1989 - Black Thursday: Launch of Operation Green Merchant

It was on this "Black Thursday" in 1989 that the DEA launched "Operation Green Merchant"—raiding dozens of grow shops across the US.

October 3, 1973 - US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love is Released

It was on this day in 1973 that the US Senate Report on The Brotherhood of Eternal Love was released.

Sept. 26, 2007 - Tainted Edibles Company Raided by DEA

It was on this day in 2007 that pioneer edible makers Tainted Inc., and its owner Mickey Martin, were raided by the DEA.

Sept. 3-4, 2001 - Rainbow Farm Owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin & Partner Rollie Rohm Killed by FBI

It was on this day in 2001 that Rainbow Farm owner Tom "Boss" Crosslin and his partner Rollie Rohm were killed by the FBI.