NORML Aspen Legal Seminar Two Weeks Away

 Posted by at 9:24 PM on May 17, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Major Events  No Responses »
May 172011
 
NORML Aspen Legal Seminar Two Weeks Away

From NORML.ORG: The Aspen Legal Seminar Just Two Weeks Away – Register Now! Recent Action Alerts Lawmakers Give Final Approval To Measure to Regulate State-Authorized Use and Distribution Of Medical Marijuana in Delaware Details Assembly Considers Measure to Decriminalize Marijuana Cultivation in California Details Lawmakers Introduce Bi-Partisan Measures To Reduce Marijuana Penalties In New York Details   The Aspen Legal Seminar Just Two Weeks Away – Register Now! Dear NORML Supporters, The 2011 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar, scheduled for June 2-4, 2011 at the Gant Hotel in beautiful Aspen, CO, [Continue Reading]

Workaholics Cast to Appear at Marijuana Fundraiser at Playboy Mansion

 Posted by at 8:49 PM on May 15, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Major Events  1 Response »
May 152011
 
Workaholics Cast to Appear at Marijuana Fundraiser at Playboy Mansion

Time is running out to get your reduced-price tickets to the Liberty Belle Ball at the Playboy Mansion on July 7! The Marijuana Policy Project and GreenLife Medical Systems bring you this amazing event, which will raise money for MPP’s work to end marijuana prohibition in the U.S. This year, in addition to the Mansion’s famous attractions, the Ball will also feature celebrity DJs from Moheak Radio, sizzling fire dancing and aerial performances by Fire Groove, patriotic body painting, a silent art auction featuring classic Marilyn Monroe pinup photographs, appearances [Continue Reading]

Marijuana Activists React to Delaware Medical Marijuana Victory

 Posted by at 9:02 AM on May 14, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  6 Responses »
May 142011
 
Marijuana Activists React to Delaware Medical Marijuana Victory

From MPP: Today, Gov. Jack Markell signed SB 17 into law, making it legal for Delaware residents with certain serious medical conditions to use medical marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. The bill had bipartisan sponsors and support in the legislature. This makes Delaware the 16th state, along with the District of Columbia, to pass an effective medical marijuana law. The law goes into effect on July 1 and will permit people diagnosed with cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, decompensated cirrhosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), agitation of Alzheimer’s disease, PTSD, intractable nausea, [Continue Reading]

Annual Hemp History Week Highlights

 Posted by at 8:39 AM on May 14, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Major Events  1 Response »
May 142011
 
Annual Hemp History Week Highlights

Yes! Congratulations to the volunteers, retailers, celebrity endorsers, farmers, policy makers and leading hemp products companies who together made hemp history during the 2nd Annual Hemp History Week, May 2nd-8th, 2011. More than doubling our reach from 2010, we sent a clear a message to President Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder and the U.S. House and Senate: let U.S. farmers grow hemp!The petition that you signed, the calls that you made and the emails that you sent made a difference. Alexandra Jamieson and Phil Lempert Hemp History Week at [Continue Reading]

Win A Pair Of Free Tickets To The 2011 Spring Gathering And Marijuana Expo

 Posted by at 11:58 PM on May 13, 2011  Major Events  2 Responses »
May 132011
 
Win A Pair Of Free Tickets To The 2011 Spring Gathering And Marijuana Expo

THE Weed Blog Is Giving Away A Pair Of Tickets To The 2011 Spring Gathering And Medical Marijuana Expo In San Bernardino, CA June 11th Spring Gathering established itself in 2010 as a premier lifestyle destination celebrating music and activism, and the second installment will feature a powerful lineup that continues to blend the worlds of music and cannabis culture. Spring Gathering 2011 will feature live performances by Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Travis Barker with Mix Master Mike, Stephen Marley, and Collie Buddz, with more artists to be announced. Spring [Continue Reading]

Creator of Modern Medical Marijuana Policy Has Court Date

 Posted by at 5:39 PM on May 12, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 122011
 
Creator of Modern Medical Marijuana Policy Has Court Date

From SF ASA: Greetings, I have just learned that Dennis Peron has a motion hearing, scheduled for Friday, May 13th at 9 am in Department 10 at the San Francisco Hall of Justice, 850 Bryant Street, San Francisco 94103. His case number is 10032394. David Goldman Core Member SF Americans for Safe Access 415-728-7631 www.sfsafeaccess.org

FDA Says Yes to Marijuana for PTSD Study

 Posted by at 5:33 PM on May 12, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  2 Responses »
May 122011
 
FDA Says Yes to Marijuana for PTSD Study

Sent to me by SF ASA: FDA Says Yes to Marijuana for PTSD Study: MAPS E-Mail Newsletter May 9, 2011 Welcome to the May 2011 edition of the MAPS E-mail Newsletter.   On April 28, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration approved our planned study of marijuana for PTSD in veterans of war. This is a historic first for medical marijuana research, being the first time the FDA has approved an outpatient marijuana study. The next step is to convince the National Institute on Drug Abuse–a very different agency with [Continue Reading]

Volunteer For Medical Marijuana Fundraiser in San Francisco

 Posted by at 5:28 PM on May 12, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 122011
 
Volunteer For Medical Marijuana Fundraiser in San Francisco

Greetings, ASA is putting on a big fundraiser on Friday, June 17th. We are looking for up to 40 people who would be willing to volunteer for the event (either the day of or help with preparations before). I’ve attached a flier for the fundraiser for reference.The event is on Friday, June 17 from 5:30 pm to midnight. We will need shifts of volunteers during the event, as well as for set up and clean up. We could also use help in the month leading up to the event making [Continue Reading]

Colorado Attorney to Hold Medical Marijuana Business Class

 Posted by at 5:15 PM on May 12, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 122011
 
Colorado Attorney to Hold Medical Marijuana Business Class

Medical Marijuana Legal Seminar HB11-1043: New Medical Marijuana Laws A Live Phone Teleclass with Attorney Danyel Joffe FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL: http://www.cannabistherapyinstitute.com/classes/ Wed., May 25, 2011 – 6:00pm (Pacific Time) – 7:00pm (Mountain Time) – 8:00pm (Central Time) – 9:00pm (Eastern Time) LIVE TELECLASS: This will be a live phone teleclass. You will receive call-in instructions with your enrollment. TELECLASS DESCRIPTION HB 11-1043 (30 + pages) goes into effect on July 1. This bill made significant changes to Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Code that all medical marijuana providers (MMCs [Continue Reading]

Maryland Needs to Have REAL Medical Marijuana

 Posted by at 5:03 PM on May 12, 2011  Major Events, Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 122011
 
Maryland Needs to Have REAL Medical Marijuana

I know this has been covered a lot on TWB, but with something so important, too much is never enough. I received this from MPP. I would like to see a true program in place, but this is still a great step: Maryland Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Defense Bill! Posted: 12 May 2011 10:08 AM PDT Dan Riffle, Deb Miran, Barry Considine, Marybeth Nelson, and Karen O’Keefe in Maryland to witness the signing of SB 308! Great news! Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has signed SB 308! As of June 1, [Continue Reading]

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