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Brian Box Brown

is an Eisner and Ignatz Award–winning cartoonist, illustrator, comic publisher, and Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis patient from Philadelphia. His books include the New York Times–bestselling Andre the Giant: Life and Legend, Tetris: The Games People Play, Is This Guy For Real?: The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman, Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America, and Child Star. His book, Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America, explores the reasons why cannabis became illegal in the first place, and is often considered a must-read for anyone interested in understanding cannabis history.

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Legalization Nation: what’s up with Pennsylvania cannabis?

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Legalization Nation: how regulated pot works against small business

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Legalization Nation: famous weed brand calls it quits

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Legalization Nation: a chat with ‘shroom dispensary operator Dana Larsen

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Legalization Nation: an interview with glass artist Eric Ross

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Legalization Nation: the THC numbers game

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