Editor’s Column: April 2025

Conscientious Cannabis 

Another April, another cannabis issue and 420 celebration here in the Mile High City. Maybe this year, you don’t feel much like celebrating, and we don’t blame you. It’s been a really weird and hard year already. But luckily, much like Pride, cannabis isn’t all about getting high and being lazy. It has always been a protest as well. 

Back in the 70s and 80s, cannabis was on the front lines of AIDS activism as caregivers — who were often lesbians, gay men, or friends and family of gay men — fought for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine in places like the Castro district in San Francisco. And still today, queer people use cannabis as medicine, as a social lubricant, and as a way to connect and build bridges within the community. 

This year, we’re going back to our roots with our Conscientious Cannabis issue, because frankly, we’re not interested in partnering with anyone who doesn’t share our values on why cannabis is an important part of the queer community. But if you’re a concerned stoner, put those worries aside, as we have a ton of great things to highlight in this issue. 

Good Chemistry have been doing the good work since the company was founded on the issue of providing medicine for those with HIV/AIDS, and they’re still at it. Kim Chi is a brilliant example of what a stoner can do with a platform. And of course, we have tons of amazing reviews for you as well. 

So sit back, take a toke, and read on to learn about all things queer and cannabis in Denver and beyond! 

-Addison Herron-Wheeler

Photo Credit: Dellris