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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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THE APOTHECARY AGE

Jan 6, 20227 min read

THE APOTHECARY AGE

Detailing medical marijuana’s entrance into, and subsequent exile from, modern medicine.

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

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.

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Jan. 14, 1981 - Brownie Mary's Home is Raided

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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Nov. 5, 1996 - Proposition 215 is Passed

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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