HASHISTORY - PART 1: FROM PERSIA TO PARIS
When it comes to the history of hashish, the facts are as fascinating as the folklore.
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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
Jul 1, 20211 min read
July 1, 1973 - The Drug Enforcement Administration is Established
It was on this day in 1973 that the Drug Enforcement Administration was officially established.
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Bobby Black
Jun 17, 20212 min read
June 17, 1971 - President Nixon Declares War on Drugs
It was 50 years ago today that President Richard Nixon first announced the War on Drugs.
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Bobby Black
May 23, 202111 min read
AMSTERDAM'S CANNABIS REVOLUTION - PART 1: POT PROVOCATEURS
How a handful of activists and entrepreneurs transformed the Venice of the North into the cannabis capital of the world.
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Bobby Black
May 6, 20211 min read
May 6, 1983 - Cheech & Chong's "Still Smokin" is Released
It was on this day in 1983 that Cheech & Chong's fifth film "Still Smokin" was released.
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Bobby Black
May 1, 20211 min read
May 1, 1971 - Controlled Substances Act Goes Into Effect
It was exactly 50 years ago today that the Controlled Substances Act went into effect.
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Bobby Black
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.
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Bobby Black
Apr 1, 20212 min read
April 1, 1964 - Article Announcing the Discovery of THC First Published
It was on this day in 1964 that the article announcing the discovery of THC was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
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Bobby Black
Mar 31, 20212 min read
March 31, 1949 - Actor Robert Mitchum Released from Jail After Serving Sentence for Pot Possession
It was on this day in 1949 that actor Robert Mitchum was released from jail after having served a 60-day sentence for marijuana possession.
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Bobby Black
Mar 25, 20212 min read
March 25, 1976 - David Bowie Arraigned for Possession Charge
It was on this day in 1976 that rock star David Bowie was arraigned for possession of nearly have a pound of marijuana.
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Bobby Black
Feb 24, 20212 min read
Feb. 24, 2003 - Operation Pipe Dreams is Launched
It was on this day in 2003 that the Dept. of Justice launched Operation Pipe Dreams—raiding and arresting hundreds of pipe & bong makers.
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Bobby Black
Feb 24, 202110 min read
AMERICAN PIPE DREAMS
Jerome Baker Designs was the largest bong producer in the world…that is, until Operation Pipe Dreams caused the company to go up in smoke.
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Bobby Black
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Jan. 21, 1970 - Timothy Leary Sentenced to 10 Years for Two Roaches
It was on this day in 1970 that acid guru Timothy Leary was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of just two roaches.
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Bobby Black
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Jan. 14, 1981 - Brownie Mary's Home is Raided
It was on this day in 1981 that the home of Mary Jane Rathbun—a.k.a. Brownie Mary—was raided by the San Francisco police.
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Bobby Black
Jan 3, 20211 min read
Jan. 3, 1966 - The Psychedelic Shop Opens on Haight Street
This Day in Cannabis History: Jan. 3, 1966 — The Psychedelic Shop Opens on Haight St.
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Bobby Black
Dec 27, 20209 min read
REVERENCE FOR THE REVEREND
OG Eddy Lepp is a medical marijuana pioneer and P.O.W. whose courage and compassion have cemented his place in cannabis history.
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Bobby Black
Dec 13, 20201 min read
Dec. 13, 1964 - Single Convention on Narcotics Comes Into Force
This Day in Cannabis History: Dec. 13, 1964 — The UN's Single Convention on Narcotics goes Into Effect
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Bobby Black
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Dec. 10, 1971 - John Sinclair Freedom Rally
This Day in Cannabis History: Dec. 10, 1971 — The "Free John Sinclair Rally" is held in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Bobby Black
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Nov. 5, 1996 - Proposition 215 is Passed
This Day in Cannabis History: Nov. 5, 1996 — Prop 215 is Passed.
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Bobby Black
Nov 4, 20201 min read
MAKING HISTORY: Five States Vote to Legalize Cannabis
Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey & South Dakota Vote to Legalize Cannabis
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