HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

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

A profile of Dutch entrepreneur, inventor, adventurer, and cannabis icon Mila Jansen—aka the Hash Queen.

Jul 9, 202211 min read

Highlighting the history of Jews and Cannabis.

Jun 1, 20226 min read

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

Jan 6, 20227 min read

It was on this day in 1978 that High Times founder and Yippie icon Tom Forcade died by suicide in NYC.

Nov 17, 20212 min read

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

Oct 26, 20212 min read

It was on this day in 1937 that the first-ever federal marijuana convictions were handed down under the Marihuana Tax Act.

Oct 8, 20212 min read

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

Oct 3, 20212 min read

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

Sep 26, 20211 min read

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

Sep 15, 20211 min read