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David Bienenstock

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Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Recent:
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Past:
  • Leafly
  • VICE
  • GQ

Past articles by David:

Netflix’s ‘Have a Good Trip’ takes a wild psychedelic ride

Buy the ticket, enjoy the journey: Become one with the universe, or turn it into 'an opera of your nightmares.' → Read More

For the queen of cannabis yoga positivity, fighting stigma is a daily battle

Jessamyn Stanley built a following with her body-positive yoga message—and then took another bold, risky step. → Read More

The most important cannabis science stories of 2019

Check out what researchers found out about cannabis with the best studies from 2019. → Read More

Cannabis farmers scramble to protect heirloom seeds from Big Ag

Old-school California growers are prepping for a patent war against global agricultural giants. → Read More

This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are

Bioscience Institute lists no executive officers and no corporate address. But it owns potentially valuable cannabis patents. The researchers who work for them don't want to talk about it. → Read More

Road Trip Planner: California’s Craft Cannabis Stores

Check out Leafly's road trip planner for visiting California marijuana stores selling the best craft cannabis. Marijuana is legal for all adults 21 and older, and tourism is ramping up. Featuring Solful, High Tides, Leonard Moore Collective, and Heart of Humboldt. → Read More

Want to Grow Your Own Cannabis? Get Ready to Fight ‘Big Marijuana’

Why is allowing homegrow such a contentious issue with adult-use states? To find the answer, follow the money. → Read More

Why There Aren’t More CBD Strains (and Why That’s About to Change)

Ever wonder why you don't see as many CBD strains lining the walls of your local dispensary? If you find that disappointing, good news—that may change soon. → Read More

Chronic Chronology: Great Moments in 4/20 History

Fire one up and hop on the bus for a detour-laden timeline of 4/20 throughout cannabis history. → Read More

How Cannabis Legalization Sparked Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential Bid

The Democratic contender got his start on the El Paso, Texas, city council. When O'Rourke opened a legalization debate, a Congressman quashed it. So Beto primaried him. → Read More

The Traveler’s Guide to Negril, Jamaica: Where Cannabis, Food, and Culture Meet

Leave the tourist traps behind and seek out authentic cannabis, cuisine, and culture in Jamaica’s most herb-friendly region. → Read More

Is Legal Hemp About to Ruin America’s Outdoor Cannabis Crops?

With hemp cultivation expected to skyrocket, outdoor cannabis farmers are concerned with how pollen draft will affect the viability of their crop. → Read More

True OGs: DNA Genetics, Creator of Tangie, Kosher Kush, & More

In the premiere episode of True OGs, we journey to Huckleberry Hill Farms in Humboldt County, California, to visit a multi-generation cannabis farm that’s been in John Casali’s family since 1965. → Read More

True OGs: John Casali & the Heirloom Strain ‘Huckleberries’

In the premiere episode of True OGs, we journey to Huckleberry Hill Farms in Humboldt County, California, to visit a multi-generation cannabis farm that’s been in John Casali’s family since 1965. → Read More

11 Glass Artists Who Changed the Game

In 2003, the American government arrested several glass artists for creating pieces for smoking cannabis. Today, functional glass can be a form of high art. Hear the story of the most influential glass artists and the journey their passion has taken them. → Read More

What Getting High Alone Can Teach You About Yourself

A recent study raised alarms about enjoying cannabis alone. But a solo sesh can lead to creative thoughts, introspection, and fresh insights. → Read More

6 Cannabis-Fueled Comedians Who Changed the Game

Does cannabis make you funnier? See how some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy history have used cannabis to practice their craft. → Read More

Are You About to Puff on a Fake Vape Pen?

What if everything about your vape game—from the pen itself to the oil inside—is fake? Learn more about what’s inside your vape and how it was created. → Read More

Joe Biden's Drug War Record Is So Much Worse Than You Think

He cultivates a Cool Uncle Joe image, but Biden has been a chief architect of America's drug war and mass incarceration crisis. And he still won't legalize. → Read More

Why CBD Works Better With a Little THC (Even If You Don’t Want to Get High)

Cannabis research has shown that even a small amount of THC can make your CBD medicine more effective. Here's why. → Read More