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David Downs

@davidrdowns

GreenState founder David Downs is an award-winning freelance journalist and best-selling author based in San Francisco, with appearances in WIRED, Rolling Stone, The Onion, New York Times, and Scientific American. He is a 2025 Mendo Cup Judge.

NFL
POV

Two cheers for NFL inching forward on medical cannabis

David Downs
When The Chronicle launched its cannabis section, GreenState, in March with a special print edition, the response was inspiring.
Culture

Mainstreaming the cannabis wellness movement

David Downs
Harvest Off Mission
Reviews

Best Bay Area dispensaries for seniors

David Downs
Bay Area C.R.A.F.T. Sour Girl SOURCE: David Downs
Explained

Is your cannabis clean?

David Downs
Harvest Off Mission
News

SF cannabis shop’s upscale transformation mirrors neighborhood’s shift

David Downs
ricardo baca
News

Exit Interview: The Cannabist’s Ricardo Baca has a warning for marijuana lovers

David Downs
cannabis dermatology
Beauty

New frontiers open for cannabis dermatology

David Downs
microdosing marijuana
Explained

Microdosing: A new way to get benefits without getting stoned

David Downs

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  5. New cannabinoid discovered—and it has big potential

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