Medical Marijuana Raids In Oregon Yesterday, Come Join The Protests Today

 Posted by at 9:40 AM on May 24, 2013  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 242013
 
Medical Marijuana Raids In Oregon Yesterday, Come Join The Protests Today

By Hunter Holliman, National Field Coordinator, Americans for Safe Access In response to yesterday’s raids in Medford and Eugene, medical cannabis advocates will be holding rallies in both locations at 5:30pm today. Please come out today and show your support for our brave providers who have risked their liberty to help sick people! Both protests today are happening at 5:30pm … Medford protest will be held at City Hall, 411 W 8th Street Eugene protest will be held at the Plaza in front of Lane County Jail, 101 W 5th Street [Continue Reading]

Alabama Safe Access Update: The Need For New Polling In Alabama

 Posted by at 9:16 AM on May 24, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 242013
 
Alabama Safe Access Update: The Need For New Polling In Alabama

One of the biggest “outs” for many of our legislators when discussing marijuana policy reform in Alabama is that it doesn’t have the support of the people of Alabama. The issue receives more phone calls and emails than any other issue, but they still make this claim. National polling shows widespread support for medical marijuana and majority support for the recreational use of marijuana. Of course, legislators are quick to remind you that this is a very conservative state that doesn’t share the same values as the rest of the [Continue Reading]

Ohio Ballot Board Unanimously Approves Initiative To Legalize Medical Marijuana And Hemp

 Posted by at 9:10 AM on May 24, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 242013
 
Ohio Ballot Board Unanimously Approves Initiative To Legalize Medical Marijuana And Hemp

The Ohio Ballot Board - as well as Ohio’s attorney general – has given final approval to an initiative drive aimed at legalizing medical marijuana, as well as hemp. The initiative is sponsored by the Ohio Rights Group, who collected the 1,000 necessary signatures to get an initiative put before the board. Now that the initiative has been approved, the group will need to collect roughly 385,000 valid signatures in order to qualify for the general election ballot. The group has until July 6th to make this year’s ballot, but can continue collecting [Continue Reading]

Attend Smoke Down Prohibition, “Buds In The Burgh, Toke II” In Pittsburgh

 Posted by at 8:54 AM on May 24, 2013  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 242013
 
Attend Smoke Down Prohibition, "Buds In The Burgh, Toke II" In Pittsburgh

If you are in the Pittsburgh area tomorrow, this looks like a great opportunity: Pittsburgh Norml and Pittsburgh Norml Women’s Alliance are hosting ‘Smoke Down Prohibition, “Buds In The Burgh, Toke II.” On This Saturday May 25th we will gather at Point State Park, aka “The Point”, by the bridge @ 3:30 pm to protest cannabis prohibition. Retired police officer attending Smoke down Prohibition Rally. He has Been Seizure free for over a year thanks to marijuana. https://www.facebook.com/events/451881444894501/?ref=3 Retired Wilkinsburg police officer and Coast Guard Veteran Richard Schneeman never considered marijuana anything other than [Continue Reading]

New Hampshire Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly To Approve Statewide Medical Marijuana Law

 Posted by at 8:44 AM on May 24, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 242013
 
New Hampshire Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly To Approve Statewide Medical Marijuana Law

Advocates welcome latest attempt to pass a law, and will lobby for amendments before bill reaches the governor Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Senate voted 18-6 to approve HB 573, bringing the state closer to passing the country’s next medical marijuana law. The New Hampshire House overwhelmingly approved a similar version of the bill in March by a 286-64 vote, making this the third time in four years that the legislature has passed a medical marijuana law. The previous two bills were vetoed by then-Governor John Lynch, but HB 573 [Continue Reading]

Ex-Rabbi Opens One Of The First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries In D.C.

 Posted by at 8:39 AM on May 24, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 242013
 
Ex-Rabbi Opens One Of The First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries In D.C.

By Barry Blunt The myth of the “Hip Rabbi” just became a reality: Washington, D.C. based  former Rabbi Jeffrey Kahn has transferred his faith in the Torah to the Ganja. Kahn, a rabbi for over 30 years, recently opened the Takoma Wellness Center, one of the first dispensaries in Washington, D.C. ‘ While not he’s not quite your stereotypical Jewish, Shofar-bong toking stoner, Kahn had a revelation in 2010 and decided that rather than simply counsel and advise struggling people, he wanted to provide them with viable cures for their serious [Continue Reading]

Cannabis Activists See Democracy Trampled In Springfield, Missouri

 Posted by at 8:34 AM on May 24, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  No Responses »
May 242013
 
Cannabis Activists See Democracy Trampled In Springfield, Missouri

What a long, strange trip it has been helping cannabis law reform activists in Springfield, Missouri.  About a year ago, Springfield activists requested financial help gathering enough signatures to place a  local marijuana decriminalization measure on the November 2012 ballot.  Under the proposed measure, citizens possessing under 35 grams of marijuana would be subjected to a civil infraction, instead of a misdemeanor offense, thus preserving the educational and employment opportunities of those caught with personal amounts of marijuana.  Springfield, the third largest city in the Show-Me State, is home to [Continue Reading]

Kevin Sabet Claims 39% Of Washington Students Used Dispensary Pot. Truth = 9.4%

 Posted by at 1:05 AM on May 24, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy, Opinion  No Responses »
May 242013
 
Kevin Sabet Claims 39% Of Washington Students Used Dispensary Pot. Truth = 9.4%

You know Kevin Sabet, the head of Project SAM, the think-tank dedicated to maintaining arrests of marijuana users for the purpose of forcing them into rehab with urine tests backed by the threat of incarceration. Imagine my surprise when I get this tweet from @KevinSabet: Just out: 39% of HS students in Washington state report getting their marijuana from a “medical” marijuana dispensary.seattleschools.org/modules/cms/pa… — Kevin Sabet (@KevinSabet) May 22, 2013 Wow!  Two out of five high school students statewide are getting their pot from dispensaries?  That’s shocking!  So shocking I [Continue Reading]

Should Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Be Allowed In San Diego?

 Posted by at 7:02 AM on May 23, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  3 Responses »
May 232013
 
Should Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Be Allowed In San Diego?

“This is Debate Week here at U-T TV and today we’re talking about medical marijuana dispensaries. Technically any marijuana use is illegal under federal law, but California voters have approved it for medical use. The question is: would you want a medical marijuana dispensary in your neighborhood? One side is fighting to make dispensaries legal in SD, while the other side is against having shops in the city. What’s your take?” – U-T San Diego

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