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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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
Editorial contributions from prominent voices in the cannabis community on various topics related to cannabis history.
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Bobby Black
Oct 29, 202017 min read
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
Aug 30, 20206 min read
THE HISTORY OF HASH BASH
The origins of Ann Arbor's annual reefer rally.
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Chris Bennett
Aug 8, 20204 min read
Evidence of Cannabis Use in Ancient Israel
A discovery at a temple outside Jerusalem provides proof of sacramental cannabis use in ancient Judeo-Christian rituals.
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Bobby Black
Jul 30, 20209 min read
HOMAGE TO THE DOCTOR
How Dr. Lester Grinspoon became the intellectual leader of the cannabis legalization movement.
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Bobby Black
Jul 3, 20204 min read
Activist Jules Stobbs of the “Dagga Couple” Killed
South African cannabis activist Jules Stobbs, better known as half of the “Dagga Couple” has been murdered.
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Chris Bennett
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Dr. Francois Lallemand and the Prophecies of ‘Le Hachych’
The 19th-century French physician Francois Lallemand was one of the first people in France to write about his experiences with hashish in hi
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Bobby Black
Jun 30, 20208 min read
CANNABIS AMERICANA
Penning a portrait of the high priest of underground cannabis art, Pat Ryan.
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Bobby Black
Jun 25, 20203 min read
DR. LESTER GRINSPOON (1928-2020)
Honoring the passing of the godfather of medical marijuana.
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