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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12 throwback, weird, or revolting weed strains for 2024
David Downs - Published on January 24, 2024Read moreBrace yourselves for Chili Verde, Ogre Breath, and Dragon’s Fist.
Leafly Buzz: 12 hot strains to smoke in 2024
David Downs - Published on January 16, 2024Read moreLeafly Buzz’s premium weed strain roundup includes Cadillac Rainbow, Blue Lobster, and Pablo’s Revenge. (David Downs)
US federal health agency makes history, admits cannabis has medical use
David Downs - Published on January 12, 2024Read more‘Well, duh,’ says anyone who’s used cannabis medically or researched the substance.
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Stay high in Dry January on Blue Dream—2024’s first Leafly HighLight strain
David Downs - Published on January 3, 2024Read moreAmerica’s top pot is the perfect on-ramp to cannabis in 2024.
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Gas Face—Seed Junky Genetics, CA, winter 2023
David Downs - Published on January 1, 2024Read moreAn independent, expert review of premium California cannabis flower.
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Tropical Burst—Seed Junky Genetics, CA, winter 2023
David Downs - Published on January 1, 2024Read moreOur first 100-point bud ever.
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Permanent Paradize—Seed Junky Genetics, CA, winter 2023
David Downs - Published on January 1, 2024Read moreAn independent, expert review of premium California cannabis flower.
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30 weed predictions very likely to come true in 2024
David Downs - Published on December 26, 2023Read more2024 in weed strains, politics and more.
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New York City weed visitor’s guide 2024
David Downs - Published on December 20, 2023Read moreIt’s up to you, New York, New York.
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How to grow the Permanent Marker strain
David Downs - Published on December 14, 2023Read moreTips on growing Leafly Strain of the Year 2023
