Leafly Senior Editor David Downs is the former Cannabis Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. He's appeared on The Today Show, and written for Scientific American, The New York Times, WIRED, Rolling Stone, The Onion A/V Club, High Times, and many more outlets. He is a 2023 judge for The Emerald Cup, and has covered weed since 2009.
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Biskante—Alien Labs, California, fall 2024
David Downs - Published on October 11, 2024Read moreTop-shelf Melonade x Biscotti scores 95 out of 100.
Cannabis voter guide to the 2024 General Election
David Downs - Published on October 4, 2024Read moreRegister to vote today to make your voice heard.
Make an impression with Permanent Marker—October 2024’s Leafly HighLight
David Downs - Published on October 1, 2024Read moreThese fumes will leave you chill and happy.
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Watch: Wiz Khalifa world record joint-smoking attempt
David Downs - Published on September 25, 2024Read moreOur clothes won’t ever air out.
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Leafly Buzz: 12 hot cannabis strains of September 2024
David Downs - Published on September 20, 2024Read moreIncluding Double Rainbow, Blue Gushers, and Pink Froot.
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We’re juiced on Super Boof—September 2024’s Leafly HighLight
David Downs - Published on September 3, 2024Read moreBlack Cherry Punch x Trop Cookies. First thing in the morning.
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Leafly Buzz: 12 hot cannabis strains of August 2024
David Downs - Published on August 15, 2024Read moreWith Black Bubblegum Horchata, Point Break, and Panama Red.
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Connected Cannabis Co. Trop Z Drop Party announced for the Sunset Strip
David Downs - Published on August 12, 2024Read moreRe-up and vibe out before Labor Day.
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Pesticide-free weed options in California now available
David Downs - Published on August 9, 2024Read moreCalifornia voters blazed the trail again.
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Take first place with Super Silver Haze—August 2024’s Leafly HighLight
David Downs - Published on August 1, 2024Read moreKeep going with this unstoppable, classic sativa.
