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David Downs
David Downs
Leafly Senior Editor David Downs is the former Cannabis Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. He's appeared on The Today Show, and written for Scientific American, The New York Times, WIRED, Rolling Stone, The Onion A/V Club, High Times, and many more outlets. He is a 2023 judge for The Emerald Cup, and has covered weed since 2009.

417 total articles - Page 23 of 42

  • The Zkittlez logo, in use for several years, has drawn the ire of Skittles’ trademark owner, Mars Wrigley.

    Zkittlez weed brand tastes a lawsuit from Skittles candy maker

    David Downs - Published on May 6, 2021

    Trademark infringement remains a growing pain of legal cannabis.

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  • A photo of CAM ZimZims 2021 (David Downs/Leafly)

    Leafly Buzz: 12 sizzling cannabis strains of May 2021

    David Downs - Published on May 5, 2021

    12 new, hot, and best-selling strains for May including ZimZims, Diablo Wind, and Orangeade.

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  • A picture of a woman rolling a blunt. Flavors blunt wraps are in the FDA crosshairs. (Adrienne Allen/Leafly)

    US to ban Backwoods, Swishers, and other flavored blunt wraps

    David Downs - Published on April 30, 2021

    Two-thirds of Black cannabis users hit blunts

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  • Couch Locked by Cookies attendees enjoy the outdoor set. (via Couch Locked Network)

    420 blazed it! Highlights and photos from 4/20 across America

    David Downs - Published on April 21, 2021

    Apart but unified for one smoky day.

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  • Legends of 420: Cannabis’ top 5 strain families

    David Downs - Published on April 19, 2021

    If you don’t know your weed history, you don’t know where you’re toking from. For the 50th anniversary of 420, we at Leafly produced five expertly reported strain family genealogies that capture most of the top 50 popular cannabis varieties on shelves today. Celebrate the iconic stoner holiday by picking up a legendary strain and […]

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  • Diablo Wind blows stiff for Jack Herer fans. (Courtesy Houseplant)

    Seth Rogen’s Houseplant pops up in 17 California stores

    David Downs - Published on April 19, 2021

    Pancake Ice, Diablo Wind, and Pink Moon will sell out quickly at 17 chic stores.

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  • GSC, Sunset Sherbert, Gelato, and Runtz sit on the throne of modern cannabis. (Leafly)

    Just desserts: The Cookies and Cakes family genealogy

    David Downs - Published on April 15, 2021

    GSC, Sunset Sherbert, Gelato, and Runtz sit on the throne of modern cannabis.

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  • Tangie, Sour Tangie, Clementine, Mimosa, Squirt, and on and on.

    Citrus dynasty: A Tangie family genealogy

    David Downs - Published on April 5, 2021

    Orange flavors and daytime highs juiced Tangie’s legendary status.

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  • Mixing cannabis strains can result in new, strong effects. Above: Pink Jesus with Diablo Wind and Cereal Milk. (David Downs/Leafly)

    What is a ‘weed salad?’ Tips on cannabis cultivar blending

    David Downs - Published on March 25, 2021

    Blending can create novel, preternatural cannabis effects

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  • Love Lemon Tree? Go even blingier with Lemonatti. (David Downs/Leafly)

    Leafly Buzz: 12 fire cannabis strains of March 2021

    David Downs - Published on March 17, 2021

    12 new, hot, and best-selling strains for March including Lemonatti, Layer Cake, and Oreoz.

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