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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 24 of 42

  • ETHOS Genetics' LBCOGR2. (Courtesy ETHOS Genetics)

    The best new cannabis strains to grow in 2021

    David Downs - Published on February 25, 2021

    More than 60 trending marijuana varieties: auto-flowering, feminized, fresh Cookies, heritage OGs, modern Purps, and old school sativas.

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  • Alien Labs Krypto Chronic via TGC (David Downs/Leafly)

    Leafly Buzz: 12 fire cannabis strains of February 2021

    David Downs - Published on February 17, 2021

    12 new, hot, and best-selling strains for February including Animal Face, Zookies, Kush Mints, and Cereal Milk.

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  • vape lung injury, dangers of vaping cannabis, marijuana vaping illness

    Leafly investigation: Lax THC vape rules still allow toxins into your lungs

    David Downs - Published on February 8, 2021

    In 2019 and 2020, vaping-associated lung injuries killed 68 people and injured 2,807 across the United States. As reported by Leafly and later confirmed by officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those injuries and deaths were almost exclusively associated with unlicensed THC vape cartridges purchased from the illicit market. At the […]

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  • Compound Genetics Supreme Diesel grown in soil under a Black Dog LED 200-watt array. (David Downs/Leafly)

    Leafly grows a half-pound: Black Dog LED grow kit review

    David Downs - Published on February 3, 2021

    OK, 5 ounces, but it’s super-easy with this bougie kit.

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  • A close-up of Monogram No. 3 bud. (David Downs/Leafly)

    JAY-Z’s new Monogram cannabis unboxed and reviewed

    David Downs - Published on January 14, 2021

    JAY-Z debuts in California’s adult-use marijuana market this year with a premium-priced luxury weed brand—Monogram. Leafly reviews the goods.

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  • Gelonade (Photo by Chewberto; Courtesy Connected)

    Leafly Buzz: 8 cannabis cultivars trending up in 2021

    David Downs - Published on January 7, 2021

    The hot strains of the New Year include: Gelonade, Gushers, and Ice Cream Cake.

    read more
  • marijuana jobs in california

    California’s new Senator once did a PSA with Cheech Marin

    David Downs - Published on December 22, 2020

    Padilla implemented legalization, including licensing and trademarking.

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  • Oregrown is voluntarily recalling the remainder of the Viscosity batch: “Oregrown PAX Era D9 Elite” vaping products manufactured on or prior to August 31, 2019. Above, a "PAX Era" style "pod" disposable cartridge for vaping THC oil. (David Downs/Leafly)

    Tainted vapes recalled as Oregon regulators plan wider ban

    David Downs - Published on December 16, 2020

    Watch out for sometimes misleading “natural flavors” on Oregon THC vape labels.

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  • The States Reform Act, proposed by Rep. Nancy Mace, is one of the first serious Republican proposals to legalize cannabis nationwide. (miralex/iStock)

    The House passed the MORE Act. Is weed legal now?

    David Downs - Published on December 4, 2020

    Nope. But you can help make it so.

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  • A budtender at 7 Stars Richmond, CA. (Leafly file photo)

    What is ‘Green Wednesday’ in the weed world?

    David Downs - Published on November 23, 2020

    Pre-rolls, vape carts, edibles are hot in legal stores before the tense Thanksgiving break

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