HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

Legendary cannabis breeder David Watson, aka "Skunkman Sam," has died.

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

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

Detailing medical marijuana’s entrance into, and subsequent exile from, modern medicine.

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

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

It was on this day in 1978 that Cheech & Chong's first film "Up in Smoke" was released.

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

It was on this day in 1964 that Bob Dylan got The Beatles stoned for the first time in NYC.

It was on this day in 1972 that the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs raided the Brotherhood of Eternal Love.

It was on this day in 1973 that the Drug Enforcement Administration was officially established.

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

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

Profiling a publication with a prominent piece of prohibitionist propaganda.