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High Times is an American magazine founded in 1974 by Tom Forcade. It covers cannabis culture, marijuana policy, drug-law reform, cultivation, music, and broader counterculture, combining journalism with commentary and photography. The publication is intended for readers interested in cannabis and the legal, political, and social debates around it, and its history connects cannabis advocacy with American countercultural publishing.
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Who founded High Times magazine?
Tom Forcade founded High Times in 1974 as an American counterculture magazine connected to cannabis advocacy. The first issue appeared in the summer of 1974.
What was the first issue of High Times like?
The debut issue was a 50-page publication with the tagline ‘The Magazine of High Society.’ It presented cannabis culture and legalization ideas in a period when mainstream magazines rarely treated marijuana openly.
What subjects does High Times cover besides marijuana?
Its coverage has included cannabis cultivation, legalization politics, counterculture, music, books, and related lifestyle topics. The magazine later expanded beyond print through divisions such as High Times Books and High Times Records.
Why is High Times historically important to cannabis culture?
High Times gave cannabis legalization and marijuana culture a dedicated national publication beginning in 1974. Its long-running editorial and advertising presence helped make cannabis a visible subject in American counterculture media.
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