2018 New York City Pride March. Photo Credit: ABC News. A Tragic Beginning The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Agender (LGBTQIA+) community is tied to cannabis as a result of the AIDS crisis. Before the immune disorder that ravaged the U.S. even had its name, it had affected 335 people and killed 136. Since it initially seemed to … [Read more...] about The LGBTQIA+ Community and the Cannabis Movement: a Longstanding Relationship
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Entheogen: Cannabis
An entheogen, according to the Oxford Dictionary is a chemical substance, typically of plant origin, that is ingested to produce a non ordinary state of consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes. Cannabis is more than simply a drug or a plant. It is one of the most historically prevalent entheogens, and its influence throughout history is quite … [Read more...] about Entheogen: Cannabis
Cannabis: an Ancient Remedy
While the exact history of cannabis is incomplete, historians trace its use back thousands of years to cultural rituals. Some religious factions even used the plant as medicine. From treating female weakness, to ordaining priests and achieving higher levels of happiness, humans have used the ancient remedy to better their minds and bodies for centuries. Ancient Chinese … [Read more...] about Cannabis: an Ancient Remedy
The History of Cannabis: a Timeline of one Plant Throughout the Years
From ancient Egyptians, to Vikings, and into the modern day, humans have consumed cannabis to get high and as medicine since at least 500 B.C. One plant has traveled throughout the world with quite a fight as lawmakers try to prevent their citizens from roaming freely with cannabis. Now, that is changing. Here is a look into the history of cannabis and the roadblocks it … [Read more...] about The History of Cannabis: a Timeline of one Plant Throughout the Years
Homesteaders, Pioneers and Outlaws: a Brief History of Humboldt County, California
The Emerald Triangle is 11,138 square miles of redwood forests, coastlines, rolling hillsides and mountains located in Northern California. It consists of Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino — a trio of counties that make up the cannabis capital of the U.S. The Emerald Triangle is home to more than 20,000 cannabis farmers, as stated in The Emerald Farm Tours. It is … [Read more...] about Homesteaders, Pioneers and Outlaws: a Brief History of Humboldt County, California
