The Legacy of the Volkswagen Beetle in Mexico

The iconic Volkswagen Beetle, known as the Vocho in Mexico, continues to hold cultural significance and nostalgia in Mexico despite its decline in other parts of the world. It was once a symbol of counterculture and anti-capitalism, and still remains a beloved car in Mexico.

John Sinclair's Influence and Activism

John Sinclair, a poet and counterculture figure known for inspiring a John Lennon song and a star-studded 1971 concert to free him from prison, has died at age 82. Sinclair served 29 months of a 9 1/2-to-10-year prison sentence for giving two joints to undercover officers. Lennon's song 'John Sinclair' immortalized him. Sinclair continued advocating for marijuana legalization throughout his life.