The Grassroots Story And The 710 Cup

 Posted by at 7:15 AM on May 21, 2013  Uncategorized  No Responses »
May 212013
 
The Grassroots Story And The 710 Cup

If you are in the Denver area in July, you should really consider attending the 710 Cup. It is going to be the hottest ticket in town, and will no doubt be full of some of the best marijuana and concentrates on the planet. Sounds like there will be lots of other entertainment too. FAQ About The 710 Cup What: Two-day cannabis expo featuring an outdoor medicating area; cultivation seminars and activism sessions, leaders of the medical marijuana movement, and major cannabis celebrities; an all-star awards ceremony; and an unforgettable [Continue Reading]

California Senate Approves Measure Protecting Dispensaries From Prosecution

 Posted by at 6:51 AM on May 21, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 212013
 
California Senate Approves Measure Protecting Dispensaries From Prosecution

Legislation to protect owners and operators of nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries has been approved by the California Senate. Senate Bill 439 passed with a 22 to 12 vote, with not a single Republican voting in favor, and now heads to the state’s House of Representatives. If approved, the measure would clear up some of the confusion associated with the state’s fluctuating medical cannabis industry, and would provide dispensary owners the clearest legal protection they’ve ever had in the state. “We want to create more certainty where little or none exists now”, stated [Continue Reading]

Poll: 82% Of New York Voters Support Medical Marijuana

 Posted by at 6:45 AM on May 21, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 212013
 
Poll: 82% Of New York Voters Support Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Patients and Advocates Call for Immediate Passage of New York’s Bill A poll released by the Siena Research Institute found that 82% of New York voters support allowing seriously and terminally ill people to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if recommended by a doctor. The poll of 623 registered voters also found that Democrats and Republicans are equally likely to support medical marijuana – for both groups, support registered at 81%.  Meanwhile, members of the Independence and other parties showed even greater support (89%), and even 77%  percent of [Continue Reading]

Urge Illinois Governor To Sign Medical Cannabis Bill Into Law

 Posted by at 6:40 AM on May 21, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 212013
 
Urge Illinois Governor To Sign Medical Cannabis Bill Into Law

By Michael Bachara The Illinois Senate voted 35-21 in favor of an historic bill that would allow people with certain ailments to use cannabis to ease their symptoms, if recommended by their doctor. The bill, HB 1, which would allow Illinois residents with qualifying conditions the right to obtain 2.5 ounces every two weeks from a licensed dispensary, is expected to be signed by an “open-minded” Governor Quinn. “We are embarking here on a way to achieve relief, compassionate relief, consistent with the law (with) a system which avoids abuse,” according [Continue Reading]

Oregon: Tell Your State Representatives To Support Adding PTSD To The OMMP

 Posted by at 6:32 AM on May 21, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 212013
 
Oregon: Tell Your State Representatives To Support Adding PTSD To The OMMP

By Hunter Holliman, Americans for Safe Access It’s been an exciting year for the Oregon legislature with all the medical cannabis bills being considered, but the work isn’t over yet! SB 281 would add PTSD to the definition of “debilitating medical condition” for purposes of statutes authorizing medical marijuana. This means that those suffering from PTSD would be able to get a recommendation to treat their ailment legally with medicinal cannabis. SB 281 will soon go to a vote on the House floor, so please call or email your state [Continue Reading]

Parents, Marijuana, And Prohibition: Daisy Bram’s Story

 Posted by at 7:20 AM on May 20, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  2 Responses »
May 202013
 
Parents, Marijuana, And Prohibition: Daisy Bram's Story

As her children were being taken away from her, Daisy Bram screamed, “My babies! My babies!” In 2011, Daisy Bram and Jayme Walsh lived with their two small children, Thor and Zeus, in Butte County, California. Like so many other people in northern California, Bram and Walsh had medical marijuana recommendations and a small cannabis garden in their back yard. In September, their home was raided by Butte County sheriffs. Bram and Walsh were charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession with intent to sell, and child endangerment. Thor and Zeus [Continue Reading]

Passionate Speech By Member Of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

 Posted by at 7:16 AM on May 20, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  1 Response »
May 202013
 
Passionate Speech By Member Of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

The following speech was given in Eugene, Oregon during the Global Marijuana March earlier this month. The author, Shelly Fox-Loken, gave us permission to post it. Hopefully it inspires TWB readers as much as it did to me: Hi Everyone and welcome. I want to thank you for coming out on this beautiful day to pre-celebrate our nearing victory in making marijuana legal for adults, in Oregon and nation-wide. My name is Shelley Fox-Loken. I’m a member of LEAP, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. I represent this organization of more than 80,000 [Continue Reading]

Participate In Kickball Tournament To Support Cannabis Reform In Missouri

 Posted by at 7:08 AM on May 20, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Major Events  No Responses »
May 202013
 
Participate In Kickball Tournament To Support Cannabis Reform In Missouri

By John Payne We are pleased to announce Kick It for Cannabis, a kickball tournament hosted by Midwest Kickball to benefit Show-Me Cannabis! The tournament will be held Saturday, August 31 at Bingham Fields in south Saint Louis near the intersection of Gravois and Bingham avenues. Starting at 11:00 A.M., three pools of eight teams each will compete in games with certified officials and a trophy going to the winner. Each team is guaranteed at least two games, and there will also be flip cup, beer pong, and washers available [Continue Reading]

Legislation Announced To Legalize Marijuana In New York

 Posted by at 7:02 AM on May 20, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  2 Responses »
May 202013
 
Legislation Announced To Legalize Marijuana In New York

Senator Liz Krueger has announced that she intends to file legislation in New York aimed at legalizing the recreational use, possession, private cultivation and state-licensed sales of marijuana for adults. The measure comes as New York’s Legislature continues to push forward a measure to legalize medical marijuana – a proposal that’s already been approved by the state’s House, and is expected to pass the Senate. “It is my intention as a New York State senator to soon introduce a law that would actually decriminalize, regulate and tax marijuana in New York,” stated [Continue Reading]

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