Johnny Green

Johnny Green is a marijuana activist from Oregon. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy. Follow Johnny Green on Facebook and Twitter. Also, feel free to email any concerns.

Medical Marijuana Is Mainstream

 Posted by at 5:23 PM on September 4, 2012  Medical Marijuana Policy  11 Responses »
Sep 042012
 
Medical Marijuana Is Mainstream

Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Community Proves They Are Just Like Other Service Organizations- Sometimes, They Are Even Better… By Rick Thompson What happens when mainstream meets new wave? Things change, paradigms shift, and society is better, improved, more in touch and involved. The medical marijuana community is that new wave that is rolling into, and changing, our definition of mainstream. Case in point: The Annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk 2012. The Mackinac Bridge connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas. It’s a man-made wonder, 5 miles long that spans the connecting point [Continue Reading]

Educating On The Glory Of Cannabis

 Posted by at 3:16 PM on September 4, 2012  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  2 Responses »
Sep 042012
 
Educating On The Glory Of Cannabis

By: Anthony Martinelli, Sensible Washington Cannabis is a wonderful plant; Non-lethal, therapeutically beneficial and remarkably medicinal. Clearly one of nature’s marvels. If you’re on this website, it’s likely that you agree with this statement. The mission of course – in order to bring liberty to this plant – is to get the rest of the public to understand this. Though they may never understand exactly how vast the benefits of cannabis are, we can clearly educate them – and its vitally important we do so. Given how deeply embedded the propaganda [Continue Reading]

Sheriff Permitted Medical Marijuana Dispensary Forced To Close

 Posted by at 11:55 AM on September 4, 2012  Medical Marijuana Policy  4 Responses »
Sep 042012
 
Sheriff Permitted Medical Marijuana Dispensary Forced To Close

Thousands Of Patients Lose Access To Medicine As U.S. Attorney Forces Eviction Of Only Legal Dispensary By Eugene Davidovich, Americans for Safe Access Today we received the following press release from Mother Earth Coop, Inc, the sole Sheriff Permitted Dispensary in San Diego County: COUNTY MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITY FORCED TO CLOSE Thousands of medical marijuana patients lose access to medical marijuana as U.S. Attorney forces eviction of only legal dispensary, Mother Earth Alternative Healing Coop, Inc. SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 (SAN DIEGO, CA) – Southern California’s only legal medical marijuana dispensary, [Continue Reading]

Does Breast Milk Contain Cannabinoids?

 Posted by at 10:31 AM on September 4, 2012  Marijuana Science  1 Response »
Sep 042012
 
Does Breast Milk Contain Cannabinoids?

Mothers Milk Is High In Cannabinoids By Scrog Betty Deep in the ancient primordial soup that is the human body exists a complex web of naturally occurring proteins, identified as ‘cannabinoid receptors.’ These receptors are believed to be our body’s way of specifically processing the many cannabinoids that humans have been ingesting for thousands of years – most notably THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. As any good stoner knows, ‘THC’ is the main psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana. So the fact that our bodies have created ‘cannabinoid receptors’ to process these wonderful healing elements, is [Continue Reading]

What Is Oregon Doing On September 20th? Rally For Safe Access!

 Posted by at 9:56 AM on September 4, 2012  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Sep 042012
 
What Is Oregon Doing On September 20th? Rally For Safe Access!

Show President Obama How You Feel About His Medical Marijuana Policies By Counselor Hunter, Americans for Safe Access So many of us want to support President Obama, but the Federal crackdown we’ve experienced this administration has made us wary about the plight of medical cannabis beyond the upcoming presidential elections. At this point in time, neither of the big-party candidates can be seen as friendly to the medical cannabis community … but we can still try and change this! Join activists on September 20th at the closest Obama Campaign Headquarters to [Continue Reading]

64 Things You Can Do To Help End Marijuana Prohibition In Colorado

 Posted by at 3:50 PM on September 3, 2012  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  1 Response »
Sep 032012
 
64 Things You Can Do To Help End Marijuana Prohibition In Colorado

It’s Only 64 Days Until Election Day 2012, Do Your Part To Help Colorado Amendment 64 By Betty Aldworth, Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Today marks 64 days until Election Day. That means we have just 64 days to do everything we can to persuade Colorado voters to vote Yes on Amendment 64. To mark the occasion, we’ve put together a list of 64 things you can do, starting today, to help our campaign ensure victory on November 6. Click here to check them out. Some of them are simple, like sharing our “Dear Dad” video on Facebook. Others will [Continue Reading]

Volunteer For Sensible Washington, Help Bring Reform!

 Posted by at 1:16 PM on September 3, 2012  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  No Responses »
Sep 032012
 
Volunteer For Sensible Washington, Help Bring Reform!

Sensible Washington has always been, and continues to be, an organization run and powered by volunteers. We’re definitively grassroots, and our ability to grow the conversation surrounding cannabis law reform has been possible only because of our volunteers, and their dedication to change. This is truer now more than ever, and we need your help! As we move forward, we’re preparing for our statewide 2013 initiative to end cannabis prohibition for adults (recently endorsed by Judge Jim Gray) – we’re working on our six city-wide initiatives to make cannabis the [Continue Reading]

Listen To Steph Sherer On ‘Marijuana Compassion And Common Sense’ Radio Show

 Posted by at 11:42 AM on September 3, 2012  Medical Marijuana Policy  1 Response »
Sep 032012
 
Listen To Steph Sherer On 'Marijuana Compassion And Common Sense' Radio Show

Americans For Safe Access Director Will Talk About ‘Can Broken Promises Lose An Election’ Campaign This was brought to my attention by the great people at DPFCA, and I encourage all readers to tune in if they can: Americans for Safe Access has undertaken a controversial program to call Obama to account for his broken mmj campaign pledge and his attack on mmj providers in California, Washington, Colorado and Oregon.  To learn more about their program, Steph Sherer, Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access, will be our featured guest [Continue Reading]

Labor Union Endorsements Are Invaluable To Marijuana Reform Initiatives

 Posted by at 8:30 AM on September 3, 2012  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Sep 032012
 
Labor Union Endorsements Are Invaluable To Marijuana Reform Initiatives

Support Marijuana Reform On Labor Day I have been a member of a labor union before, as has most of my family at one point or another. I studied labor unions quite a bit in college, with on of my favorite classes involving a mock labor agreement battle. Those were good times for this public policy nerd! As the campaign season kicks into full gear, and since it’s Labor Day, I think it’s important to discuss the role of labor unions and the marijuana movement. A little known fact, my [Continue Reading]

What Does Each Washington State County Pay For Marijuana Enforcement?

 Posted by at 2:11 PM on September 2, 2012  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  2 Responses »
Sep 022012
 
What Does Each Washington State County Pay For Marijuana Enforcement?

A Breakdown Of Each County’s Marijuana Enforcement Spending In Washington State Washington State is going to be voting on marijuana reform this November. Out of Washington State, Colorado, and Oregon, Washington’s I-502 has drawn the most debate. I think it’s important for everyone on both sides of the issue to know the economics behind their decision, and luckily for all of us, the great people at ACLU of Washington have created a stellar interactive map that breaks down marijuana enforcement spending by county. Thanks to Sam Chapman for showing me [Continue Reading]

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