Cannabis History

  • The Great Hemp Cover-Up: Fueled by Anti-Weed Propaganda

    The Great Hemp Cover-Up: Fueled by Anti-Weed Propaganda

    Want to see it for yourself? Watch Hemp for Victory on YouTubeOr read about South Dakota’s agricultural exhibits here. ? After the Ban: No One Spoke Its Name The era of anti weed propaganda didn’t just criminalize cannabis—it erased hemp from everyday life. Once the government outlawed it, the plant quietly slipped from public memory. Schools stopped teaching it. As a…

  • ? Hemp History – Uncovering The Roots Of A Forgotten Legacy

    How the Betrayal of Hemp History Unfolded The betrayal of hemp history begins with how this trusted crop was turned into an outlawed plant. This change left behind the farmers, doctors, and truths that once supported it.To understand how this betrayal unfolded, we must first understand the broader hemp history that led up to it.…

  • The First Cannabis Arrest: A Forgotten History

    Have you ever heard the names Samuel R. Caldwell or Moses Baca?Probably not. They aren’t exactly household names, but their stories are tied to one of the most pivotal moments in cannabis history in the U.S. They represent the start of what would become a decades-long war on marijuana. Samuel R. Caldwell was just an…