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Lyster Dewey
by Ted Smith One of the most important figures in American hemp history is Lyster Dewey. His efforts to revitalize hemp brought a new wave of interest in the plant at the turn of the 20th century. Farmers and industrialists alike were drawn to his vision. As the person in charge of the USA Department […]
The Truth About Cannabis: Complexities in Public Discourse
Judith Stamps There is no demon weed, but there are demons that plague our personal and social conversations on cannabis. Here are a few. Eight Logical Fallacies 1. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc, called ‘post hoc’ for short. In English: after this, therefore because of this. In real life it looks like this: Oscar used […]