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."
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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
Nov 18, 202214 min read
THE GURU OF GANJA
A profile of eccentric cannabis cultivator, activist, and educator Ed Rosenthal.
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Bobby Black
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.
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Bobby Black
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.
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Bobby Black
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.
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Bobby Black
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.
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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 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 23, 20206 min read
ASSASSINS OF TRUTH
Profiling a publication with a prominent piece of prohibitionist propaganda.
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