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Chris Roberts is a freelance reporter based in Brooklyn.

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The Messy Breakup Behind the Hottest Instagram in Weed

DIVORCE AND THEN SOME

From a fight over money to claims about underage trafficking at a Thai brothel, the drama over “The Blacklist” is on another level.

Chris Roberts | Published Sep 17, 2022

How San Francisco Lost Its Cool and Panicked About Crime

‘STATE OF EMERGENCY’

The mayor’s vow to end the “reign of criminals who are destroying our city” was a welcome change of tone for some—but for others, just posturing.

Chris Roberts, Andrew Boryga | Published Dec 18, 2021
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Leaked Document Shows How Legal Weed Could Go Horribly Wrong

The Weed Papers

Critics say a powerful lobbying group is leading the charge toward an industry that would leave the little guy behind.

Chris Roberts | Published Nov 07, 2021

How COVID-19 Is Helping Bankroll Magic Mushroom Legalization

The Bright Side?

Shroom legalization is at hand in Oregon, and the ponytailed, vegan, soap-selling financier behind it all says your state could be next.

Chris Roberts | Published Nov 22, 2020

Organized Thieves Use Protests As Cover to Rob Weed Stores

New Low

“Everyone’s getting it,” as one owner put it. And legit weed dealers are freaking out.

Chris Roberts | Published Jun 04, 2020

Coronavirus Cruise Finally Ends—With Relief & Recrimination

BLUE DOT SPECIAL

The Grand Princess finally docked but those aboard face unanswered questions and more quarantine.

Chris Roberts | Published Mar 09, 2020
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The Scandal Rocking California’s Weed Industry

BUZZ KILL

A “union” called ProTech Local 33 says it has members in the billion-dollar Golden State weed trade. Problem is, it looks like a front group for bosses.

Chris Roberts | Published Feb 15, 2020

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