Americans For Safe Access Host Medical Marijuana Raid Training In San Diego

 Posted by at 2:02 PM on August 20, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  1 Response »
Aug 202011
 
Americans For Safe Access Host Medical Marijuana Raid Training In San Diego

Americans for Safe Access has launched their 11 day – 11 city tour up and down California this month which will end in San Diego on Thursday, September 1. In light of the recent federal activity against medical cannabis communities across the country, now more than ever, we must join together to prepare our community for the next steps we will take to protect safe access in California. Please join ASA Executive Director, Steph Sherer and ASA California Director, Don Duncan for these 2 Free Trainings in San Diego that [Continue Reading]

Seattle Hempfest Takes Place This Weekend With Record Crowd Expected

 Posted by at 8:53 PM on August 18, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Major Events  No Responses »
Aug 182011
 
Seattle Hempfest Takes Place This Weekend With Record Crowd Expected

Event organizers are expecting to break attendance records this weekend for the 20th annual Seattle Hempfest, taking place this Friday through Sunday at Myrtle Edwards Park along the downtown Seattle waterfront. Previous years’ events, which were limited to two days, have drawn crowds in excesses of 150,000 people. Over 60 musical acts and over one hundred speakers — including NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre, NORML Advisory Board Member and travel show host Rick Steves, Ohio Democrat Congressman Dennis Kucinich, and Washington state Representatives Mary Lou Dickerson and Roger Goodman [Continue Reading]

Protest To Protect Cancer Patients’ Right To Use Medical Marijuana

 Posted by at 4:42 PM on August 17, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  2 Responses »
Aug 172011
 
Protest To Protect Cancer Patients' Right To Use Medical Marijuana

Defend Bob Crouse! Protect Cancer Patients’ Right to Use Cannabis Medicine *Free Bob Crouse Protest* Thurs., Aug. 18, 2011 Protest: 7:30am to 8:00am Court Hearing: 8:30am El Paso County Courthouse 270 S. Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO Courtroom of The Honorable Judge Tim Schulz, Division 9, Courtroom S503 Courthouse phone: (719) 448-7700 Protest the prosecution of leukemia patient Bob Crouse who is being prosecuted for medicinal cannabis use. Bring signs for the protest outside the courthouse. Then, attend Bob’s arraignment with him at 8:30am. Stand proudly behind Bob as he pleads [Continue Reading]

Upcoming Americans For Safe Access Events In Southern California

 Posted by at 12:23 AM on August 17, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Aug 172011
 
Upcoming Americans For Safe Access Events In Southern California

Please make plans to join us for three great events coming up soon in Southern California! Mark your calendars for: Saturday, August 20 — ASA Peer Counseling in West Hollywood ASA’s Peer Counseling Program is an education, outreach and training program specifically for medical cannabis patients and their caregivers. Any patient or caregiver with questions or looking to get involved should plan to stop by. Peer Counseling will be between 1:00 and 3:00 PM at Los Angeles Patients and Caregivers Group located at 7213 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA [Continue Reading]

Great Marijuana Legalization Debates Of 2012 Round Two

 Posted by at 6:31 PM on August 7, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Major Events  2 Responses »
Aug 072011
 
Great Marijuana Legalization Debates Of 2012 Round Two

Wed., Aug. 10, 2011 Great Legalization Debates of 2012 — Round Two Join us in shaping Colorado Cannabis Policy for the 21st Century! Wed., Aug. 10, 2011 Casselman’s Bar and Venue 2620 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205 Free and open to the public. WATCH LIVE AND ASK QUESTIONS ONLINE: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/legalize2012 SCHEDULE 6:30pm to 7:00pm: Updates from Legalize2012.com 7:00pm to 9:00pm: Debate 9:00pm to 11:00pm: Music and mingling Several Colorado groups are interested in putting a citizen’s initiative on the ballot in 2012 to amend the state Constitution to “legalize” cannabis, [Continue Reading]

As Predicted Charges Dropped Against Dennis Peron

 Posted by at 12:29 PM on August 7, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Aug 072011
 
As Predicted Charges Dropped Against Dennis Peron

It didn’t take a psychic to see that the charges against California medical marijuana brainchild Dennis Peron were frivolous from the beginning, and would be dropped. According to a story I was e-mail from San Francisco’s ASA Chapter, the charges stemming from an August 4, 2010 raid on Dennis Peron’s home have been dropped. “I knew it was going to happen,” a relieved, but tired-sounding Peron said. “They couldn’t meet the burden of proof — this case against me was completely fabricated.” Erica Derryck, spokeswoman with the DA’s office, released [Continue Reading]

The Smokers Club Tour 2011 Featuring Method Man

 Posted by at 8:00 AM on August 7, 2011  Major Events, Marijuana Entertainment  1 Response »
Aug 072011
 
The Smokers Club Tour 2011 Featuring Method Man

The Smoker’s Club seed sprouted in the Summer of 2010 and continues to grow this fall. Coming off last year’s 24-city tour, The Smoker’s Club hits the road once again kicking off on October 12, 2011 in New Haven, CT, for a 35-city run with acts including Iron Lunged legend Method Man, Curren$y Spitta, Big K.R.I.T. Smoke DZA, Fiend, The Pricks, and Cornerboy P. We will be burning down every city and stage so bring your lungs with ya’! GoodTalk, ya’ pricks! 10/12 2011 – TOADS PLACE, NEW HAVEN, CT [Continue Reading]

Volunteers Still Needed For Seattle Hempfest

 Posted by at 9:13 PM on August 2, 2011  Major Events  No Responses »
Aug 022011
 
Volunteers Still Needed For Seattle Hempfest

MPP is excited to be cosponsoring the 2011 Seattle Hempfest from Friday, August 19, through Sunday, August 21, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us out! We need people to help us staff our table, as well as people to sign Hempfest attendees up for our free e-mail alerts. Everyone who volunteers will receive a free MPP t-shirt and get to meet lots of great supporters, all while enjoying the world’s largest marijuana policy related event. As an added bonus, the person who collects the most e-mail sign-ups on [Continue Reading]

International Cannabis and Hemp Expo Coming To Oakland

 Posted by at 12:21 AM on August 1, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  7 Responses »
Aug 012011
 
International Cannabis and Hemp Expo Coming To Oakland

International Cannabis & Hemp Expo 3 CANNABIS EXPO INNOVATOR “TAKING IT TO THE STREETS” OF OAKLAND PRESENTING LANDMARK EVENT Saturday & Sunday, September 3rd and 4th Oakland, Ca. – Cannabis activist and CEO of the International Cannabis & Hemp Expo (INTCHE) Kim Cue is proud to announce that the 2011 expo will be held out in the open on the streets of downtown Oakland on Saturday and Sunday, September 3rd and 4th from 12pm-8pm. The area between 14th St., Clay St. and San Pablo Ave including Ogawa Park will be [Continue Reading]

Marijuana Eradication Effort Under Way Across 6 Calif Counties

 Posted by at 8:55 AM on July 26, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Major Events  2 Responses »
Jul 262011
 
Marijuana Eradication Effort Under Way Across 6 Calif Counties

A massive, six county marijuana eradication operation aimed at ridding the Mendocino National Forest of clandestine marijuana cultivation is in full swing, Mendocino County officials have confirmed. California Department of Justice spokeswoman Michelle Gregory tells the Press Democrat of Santa Rosa that the raids have netted nearly 300,000 marijuana plants and led to 77 arrests as of Monday, according to The Press Democrat. Citing officer safety concerns, officials declined to give details of the operation, which began early last week but which they initially attempted to keep secret. The operation [Continue Reading]

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