HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES

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

Sep 13, 202317 min read

RAINBOW FARM REMEMBERED

22 years ago, two gay cannabis activists were killed by police on their Michigan farm after a 5-day siege known as "The Waco of Weed."

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 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 25, 20211 min read

August 25, 1992 - "Brownie Mary Day" is Officially Established in San Francisco

It was 29 years ago today that San Francisco established "Brownie Mary Day" to honor cannabis activist Mary Jane Rathbun.

Aug 17, 20212 min read

REMEMBERING THE REVEREND

Paying tribute to beloved medical marijuana pioneer & P.O.W. OG Eddy Lepp.

Aug 17, 20212 min read

CARRY ON, WAYWARD BILL

Honoring the life of longtime Yippie activist and cannabis advocate "Wayward Bill" Chengelis.

Apr 14, 202117 min read

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.

Jun 25, 20203 min read

DR. LESTER GRINSPOON (1928-2020)

Honoring the passing of the godfather of medical marijuana.

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