Nov 262011
 
Advocates Begin Gathering Signatures To Bring Marijuana Legalization To Missouri

By Steve Elliott of Toke of the Town A petition now circulating in Missouri would place a constitutional amendment on the November 2012 ballot to legalize marijuana for people 21 and older. The “Show-Me Cannabis Initiative” calls for a repeal of marijuana prohibition in the state, reports Kevin Murphy at the South County Times. The measure would regulate cannabis similarly to the way Missouri currently regulates alcohol. Marijuana would be legal and sold by licensed stores, or could be grown at home for personal use. Medical marijuana would be available [Continue Reading]

Nov 262011
 
Vancouver BC Mayors Call For Marijuana Legalization

by Phillip Smith Four of Vancouver’s last five former mayors called this week for end of marijuana prohibition, saying anti-pot policies have failed to reduce marijuana’s availability and that prohibition has fueled violence in British Columbia communities. Thursday evening, current Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson joined his predecessors, adding his voice to the call. In an open letter released Wednesday, former mayors Mike Harcourt (1980-1986), Philip Owen (1993-2002), Larry Campbell (2002-2005), and Sam Sullivan (2005-2008) called on the province’s politicians to legalize and regulate pot in BC. The letter was released [Continue Reading]

Nov 232011
 
Thanksgiving Day Marijuana Turkey Recipe

How To Make A Marijuana Turkey Happy Thanksgiving! Here is a great danksgiving turkey recipe. For a great recipe for cannabis butter, click this link. 1 medium-sized (12- to 15-pound) turkey *1/2 cup marijuana butter ¼ cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon sweet basil 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon sage Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and blend in remaining ingredients. Stuff turkey or season with salt and pepper, if desired. Make a small incision in skin of turkey, [Continue Reading]

Nov 232011
 
How To Make Cannabis Infused Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

Cannabis Infused Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Recipe Just in time for Thanksgiving… Makes 8 servings. You can also put this into a holiday mold for a festive finish. 2 cups of sugar 2 cups of Cannabis Simple Syrup*** 4 cups cranberries (about 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons of orange zest Combine and bring to a boil sugar and Cannabis Simple Syrup until the sugar is dissolved. Boil the syrup for five minutes, add the cranberries. Simmer the cranberries in syrup gently, uncovered and without stirring until berries are translucent, about 5 [Continue Reading]

Nov 232011
 
California Society Of Addiction Calls For The 'Constructive Regulation' Of Marijuana

The California chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicines (ASAM) has issued a paper calling for the legalization and regulation of the adult use of cannabis. The preliminary paper, entitled ‘Youth First: Reconstructing Drug Policy, Regulating Marijuana, and Increasing Access to Treatment in California,’ was initially presented at CSAM’s State of the Art Conference in October. It states: “Adolescents in California have easy access to purchasing and using marijuana. California’s current medical marijuana laws have not had significant impact on access, and have made physicians de facto gatekeepers for [Continue Reading]

Nov 232011
 
Authorities Shut Down High Times Cannabis Cup In Amsterdam

By Dana Larsen Dozens of dutch cops filled the expo hall hosting the High Times Cannabis Cup, confiscating marijuana and shutting down the event. A Dutch revenue agent questions an exhibitor during the raid on the High Times Cannabis Cup. (Photo by Dana Larsen). Shortly before 4:20pm today, Dutch police and revenue agents raided the High Times Cannabis Cup Expo in Amsterdam. Dozens of uniformed officers quickly occupied the building and separated the hundreds of attendees from exhibitors, who were instructed to remain at their tables. Video of the raid [Continue Reading]

Nov 222011
 
Sheriff Says Marijuana Legalization Could Cause People To Fall From Large Buildings

by Scott Morgan Yeah, marijuana legalization sounds like such a great idea…until a bucket of soapy water, or even an entire human body, comes crashing down on top of you and turns your peaceful life into a nightmare. Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department’s Robert McMahon is charged with enforcing the law on marijuana use. But he is very concerned about the many hidden ramifications of decriminalizing cannabis, making it legal for anyone to grow and smoke hemp. He’s afraid of what the second largest city and most populous state in [Continue Reading]

Nov 222011
 
Americans For Safe Access To Appeal Conviction Of California Dispensary Owner

Medical marijuana patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) today appealed the September 2010 conviction of San Diego dispensary operator Jovan Jackson in a case that has received widespread attention. The case against Jackson has become a symbol of the effort by District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and other prosecutors across the state to criminalize storefront collectives. Due to state jurisprudence, California Attorney General Kamala Harris will now defend Jackson’s appeal rather than Dumanis, who originally tried him. The ASA appeal not only contests Jackson’s conviction and his denial of [Continue Reading]

Nov 212011
 
Montana Cannabis Industry Association Introduces Single-Issue Voter Campaign

by Kate Cholewa As our members know, we’ve been talking about a single-issue voter campaign since August and have surveyed members as to whether or not they think they will be single issue voters in the next campaign. We’ve initiated steps to educate people on what single-issue voting means, created materials, and took them with us to the Drug Policy Alliance conference in Los Angeles. We’re encouraged to see support for such a campaign in Montana. Because we see advocates picking up the idea, running with it, and making it [Continue Reading]