Ep. 10
This text explores the intersection of the burgeoning counterculture movement of the 1960s and the rising popularity of marijuana in the United States. The piece details how marijuana use became intertwined with political activism, particularly anti-war protests and challenges to authority. It highlights key figures like Allen Ginsberg, who championed marijuana legalization, and the formation of groups like LEMAR to fight prohibition. The text also examines the cultural impact of marijuana, its association with underground newspapers and music, and the government’s contradictory stance on cannabis versus other widely used substances. The author connects marijuana use to a broader rejection of societal norms and a quest for personal and social transformation.