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.
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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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Bobby Black
- May 6, 2021
- 1 min
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.
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Bobby Black
- May 1, 2021
- 1 min
May 1, 1971 - Controlled Substances Act Goes Into Effect
It was exactly 50 years ago today that the Controlled Substances Act went into effect.
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Bobby Black
- Apr 14, 2021
- 17 min
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.
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Bobby Black
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Bobby Black
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Bobby Black
- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Bobby Black
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Bobby Black
- Feb 24, 2021
- 10 min
AMERICAN PIPE DREAMS
Jerome Baker Designs was the largest bong producer in the world…that is, until Operation Pipe Dreams caused the company to go up in smoke.
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Bobby Black
- Jan 21, 2021
- 1 min
Jan. 21, 1970 - Timothy Leary Sentenced to 10 Years for Two Roaches
It was on this day in 1970 that acid guru Timothy Leary was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of just two roaches.
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Bobby Black
- Jan 14, 2021
- 1 min
Jan. 14, 1981 - Brownie Mary's Home is Raided
It was on this day in 1981 that the home of Mary Jane Rathbun—a.k.a. Brownie Mary—was raided by the San Francisco police.
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Bobby Black
- Jan 3, 2021
- 1 min
Jan. 3, 1966 - The Psychedelic Shop Opens on Haight Street
This Day in Cannabis History: Jan. 3, 1966 — The Psychedelic Shop Opens on Haight St.
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Bobby Black
- Dec 27, 2020
- 9 min
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.
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Bobby Black
- Dec 13, 2020
- 1 min
Dec. 13, 1964 - Single Convention on Narcotics Comes Into Force
This Day in Cannabis History: Dec. 13, 1964 — The UN's Single Convention on Narcotics goes Into Effect
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Bobby Black
- Dec 10, 2020
- 1 min
Dec. 10, 1971 - John Sinclair Freedom Rally
This Day in Cannabis History: Dec. 10, 1971 — The "Free John Sinclair Rally" is held in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Bobby Black
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
Nov. 5, 1996 - Proposition 215 is Passed
This Day in Cannabis History: Nov. 5, 1996 — Prop 215 is Passed.
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Bobby Black
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1 min
MAKING HISTORY: Five States Vote to Legalize Cannabis
Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey & South Dakota Vote to Legalize Cannabis
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Bobby Black
- Nov 2, 2020
- 1 min
Nov. 2, 1951 - The Boggs Act is Signed into Law
This Day in Cannabis History: Nov. 2, 1951—The Boggs Act is signed into law.
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Bobby Black
- Oct 30, 2020
- 17 min
HASHISH, HAWAII & THE HIPPIE MAFIA
The life and crimes of Travis Ashbrook—notorious hash smuggler & founding member of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love.
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Bobby Black
- Apr 23, 2020
- 6 min
ASSASSINS OF TRUTH
Profiling a publication with a prominent piece of prohibitionist propaganda.
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