For the Culture By The Culture
Before we even hit puberty, they handed us a suitcase of real drugs and called it education. This sharp, personal chronicle of the DARE era exposes how fear-mongering replaced science in America’s classrooms. From Officer Gill’s narcotics briefcase to the roots of THC stigma, the war on weed started early and never really ended.
From Hearst’s racist headlines to DEA funded junk science, cannabis has been framed, smeared, and scapegoated for over a century. This feature exposes how lies became law, how fear fueled policy, and how the truth got buried under headlines. It's not just history, it’s a damn indictment.
In the late '80s, amidst the American War on Drugs, a vibrant cannabis culture thrived underground. Stoners, armed with mixtapes and VHS tapes, embraced a gritty lifestyle, consuming low-quality weed without concern for strains. Fashion was thrift-based, while hip-hop and alternative music fueled the rebellious spirit. Resistance emerged through a unique slang and community, revealing a profound defiance against oppressive policies.
Ronald Reagan wasn’t the hero Hollywood’s trying to sell you. He was a puppet of corporate America, pushing racist policies and economic con jobs while cozying up to corrupt regimes. Now Dennis Quaid and Jon Voight are back to polish his image—but the truth is far darker, and America is still reeling from it
Explore how Generation X navigated the world of cannabis, from the angst of grunge to the laid-back humor of stoner comedies, in 'Generation X: From Grunge to Stoner Comedies—Cannabis in the Age of Cynicism
For the latest "Weekly Roll-Up," we delve into a spectrum of stories that illuminate the shifting landscapes of cannabis culture, comedy in the context of cannabis, and the intersections of sports and entertainment. This week features a significant illegal grow bust in Maine, Nick Swardson's altitude-induced comedy mishap, Duke Nolan's critique of cannabis stereotypes in media, the irony of Nancy Reagan's anti-drug campaign, Hawaii's legislative steps toward recreational cannabis, the buzz around the Tyson vs. Paul boxing match, and the launch of "The Great Ganja Quest." Explore these stories in detail at PotCultureMagazine.com
