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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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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."
Bobby Black
Sep 13, 202317 min read
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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.
Bobby Black
Sep 26, 20211 min read
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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.
Bobby Black
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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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.
Bobby Black
Aug 25, 20211 min read
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Remembering The Reverend
Paying tribute to beloved medical marijuana pioneer & P.O.W. OG Eddy Lepp.
Bobby Black
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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CARRY ON, WAYWARD BILL
Honoring the life of longtime Yippie activist and cannabis advocate "Wayward Bill" Chengelis.
Bobby Black
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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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.
Bobby Black
Apr 14, 202117 min read
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Dr. Lester Grinspoon (1928-2020)
Honoring the passing of the godfather of medical marijuana.
Bobby Black
Jun 25, 20203 min read
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