HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

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

Jan 6, 20227 min read

THE APOTHECARY AGE

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

Nov 17, 20212 min read

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.

Oct 26, 20212 min read

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.

Oct 8, 20212 min read

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.

Oct 3, 20212 min read

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.

Sep 26, 20211 min read

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.

Sep 15, 20211 min read

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.

Sep 3, 20212 min read

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.

Aug 28, 20212 min read

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.