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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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PUFFING UP THE PROTO PIPE
Often referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife of paraphernalia,” the Proto Pipe was the first smoking device explicitly designed for stoners.

Bobby Black
Oct 1, 202413 min read
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THE LIFE & LEGEND OF JOHN SINCLAIR
A tribute to one of the cannabis movement's founding fathers, the late great John Sinclair.

Bobby Black
Jun 1, 202416 min read
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CHRIST & CANNABIS
Exploring the possible historical relationship between marijuana and the messiah

Bobby Black
Dec 24, 20237 min read
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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."

Bobby Black
Sep 13, 202317 min read
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THE ORIGIN OF 420
How a secret code for weed created by a group of high schoolers evolved into a worldwide phenomenon.

Bobby Black
Apr 10, 202313 min read
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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
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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
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KOSHER KUSH
Highlighting the history of Jews and Cannabis.

Bobby Black
Jun 1, 20226 min read
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THE APOTHECARY AGE
Detailing medical marijuana’s entrance into, and subsequent exile from, modern medicine.

Bobby Black
Jan 6, 20227 min read
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Nov. 17, 1978 - High Times Founder Tom Forcade Dies By Suicide
It was on this day in 1978 that High Times founder and Yippie icon Tom Forcade died by suicide in NYC.

Bobby Black
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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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.

Bobby Black
Oct 26, 20212 min read
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October 8, 1937 - First-Ever Federal Marijuana Convictions in the US
It was on this day in 1937 that the first-ever federal marijuana convictions were handed down under the Marihuana Tax Act.

Bobby Black
Oct 8, 20212 min read
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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.

Bobby Black
Oct 3, 20212 min read
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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.

Bobby Black
Sep 26, 20211 min read
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Sept. 15, 1978 - Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke" is Released
It was on this day in 1978 that Cheech & Chong's first film "Up in Smoke" was released.

Bobby Black
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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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.

Bobby Black
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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August 28, 1964 - Bob Dylan Gets the Beatles Stoned for the First Time
It was on this day in 1964 that Bob Dylan got The Beatles stoned for the first time in NYC.

Bobby Black
Aug 28, 20212 min read
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August 25, 1992 - "Brownie Mary Day" is Officially Established in San Francisco
It was 29 years ago today that San Francisco established "Brownie Mary Day" to honor cannabis activist Mary Jane Rathbun.

Bobby Black
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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Remembering The Reverend
Paying tribute to beloved medical marijuana pioneer & P.O.W. OG Eddy Lepp.

Bobby Black
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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CARRY ON, WAYWARD BILL
Honoring the life of longtime Yippie activist and cannabis advocate "Wayward Bill" Chengelis.

Bobby Black
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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