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News Flash - Hemp Butter Is Good and Good For You!

Posted by Terry of Astoria on October 5, 2010

Oct 052010

News Flash - Hemp Butter Is Good and Good For You!

Hemp Butter is a healthful, safe alternative to peanut butter and is super-delicious. It’s green, as in the color green. Really good with a bit of honey on toast, it contains the highest quality protein available.

Video - "The Flower" makes sense......

Posted by Karri Gallaugher on August 3, 2010

Aug 032010

Video hits the nail-on-the-head, why are we afraid of legalization?

Rest In Peace. You Will Be Missed.

Posted by Karri Gallaugher on April 17, 2010

Apr 172010

A photo of Jack Herer at the Portland Hempstalk 2007.

Idaho Hemp Resolution Falters in Committee with 5-5 Tie Vote

Posted by Terry of Astoria on February 24, 2010

Feb 242010

Idaho Hemp Resolution Falters in Committee with 5-5 Tie Vote

Idaho- A resolution supporting industrial agricultural hemp production failed in the House Agricultural Affairs committee on February 17th, despite claims from the bill’s sponsors that hemp production could lead to an increase in jobs and tax revenue for the state.Republican representative Tom Trail, who helped sponsor the bill says that the multi-million dollar industry could [Read on . . .]

Australians Given Special Permission to Grow Hemp; Plan Film on Cannabis

Posted by Terry of Astoria on February 10, 2010

Feb 102010

Australians Given Special Permission to Grow Hemp; Plan Film on Cannabis

A couple in Australia are working overtime to educate their country about the value of Hemp. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the pair have become the first Australians to own and grow a licensed industrial hemp crop and they are recording the whole experience on video in order to teach others about the versatile [Read on . . .]

Video - Willie Nelson tries to save the Family Farm with Hemp - Vintage Video

Posted by Karri Gallaugher on January 25, 2010

Jan 252010

Video - Willie Nelson tries to save the Family Farm with Hemp - Vintage Video

Willie Nelson in a video from 1991.

Woman asks: ‘Why should they arrest me with Indian hemp on my way to India?’

Posted by Terry of Astoria on January 20, 2010

Jan 202010

Woman asks: ‘Why should they arrest me with Indian hemp on my way to India?’

A 32-year-old woman, Stella Ezinwoke Chizoba, has said that operatives NDLEA Airport in Lagos were wrong to have arrested her with 3.75 kilogram of cannabis otherwise known as Indian hemp.

Hemp Clothing Store Opens in China

Posted by Terry of Astoria on January 13, 2010

Jan 132010

XINHUA- World’s first store of hemp-made clothes debuts in China Zhejiang Province, Jan. 12 Xinhua, the official press agency of the government of the People’s Republic of China reports: World’s first store selling hemp-made clothes exclusively has debuted in east China’s Zhejiang Province. The hemp fiber, after being detoxified, excels at absorbing moisture, shielding radiation [Read on . . .]

North Dakota says Okay, Feds just say NO to Hemp

Posted by Karri Gallaugher on January 8, 2010

Jan 082010

North Dakota says Okay, Feds just say NO to Hemp

Two farmers in North Dakota have failed to convince a judge that industrial hemp should not be regulated under federal law because it is not technically marijuana. Wanye Hauge and David Monson, were seeking a declaration that the Controlled Substances Act should not be applied to hemp so they could pursue state sanctioned cultivation of [Read on . . .]

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Video: A Judge Lays Out the Facts
“A judge lays out the facts regarding the failure of drug prohibition and explains why legalization will effectively win the war on drug cartels, and will also be the ultimate weapon against terrorists who get their funding from drug sales as well.” – Anongrey
Video: Should Be Legalized
A Documentary on Cannabis Culture in California
Amanda Van West documents the current culture of cannabis in California. (Video Post)
Video – “The Flower” makes sense……
Video hits the nail-on-the-head, why are we afraid of legalization?
Video – Allen St. Pierre of NORML Shoots Down Heritage Foundation’s Darling
Allen St. Pierre makes a compelling case and trounced the Heritage Foundation’s Director of U.S. Senate Relations, Brian Darling in this spirited debate. Mr. St. Pierre’s last comment makes one of the best arguments against prohibitionists I’ve heard on TV. Posted in four parts;
Video – Olympic Torch passes by Cannabis Culture’s Headquarters
The Olympic Torch, which just happens to look like a joint this year, passes by the headquarters of Cannabis Culture.
Video – Jack Herer on Hemp
Video – Cannabis College
Video – Hemp Revolution
Part 1 Part 2
Video – National Geographic Looks at Oaksterdam University and Medical Marijuana
A video from the National Geographic series “Taboo” that showcases Richard Lee of Oaksterdam University. The video offers some great footage, but beware the ominous music and a passing mention of the MANY times debunked “marijuana is a gateway drug” theory. (the most recent debunking)
Video – Montel Williams about Letting Americans Grow Cannabis
Montal Williams has been a long-time advocate of legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Here is a recent video of Montel talking about legalizing cannabis.
Video – Willie Nelson tries to save the Family Farm with Hemp – Vintage Video
Willie Nelson in a video from 1991.
Video – New Hampshire Police Officer Asked Not to Represent LEAP
Officer Brad Jarvis takes his fight to the blogosphere! Here is a breakdown of the story in video format from the New Hampshire Free Press……..
Public Service Announcement of the Day
The artist, Nice Peter, put together this great video for the 2008 Ad contest held by NORML. It didn’t win, it got second place but this is the one I voted for! In the spirit of Saturday Morning School House Rock Videos, Nice Peter has created a classic. Visit his website for more of his [Read on . . .]
Jim Hightower and his take on Marijuana
A great video in the series “Profiles in Marijuana” from the folks at Marijuana Policy Project.
Cheryl Shuman testifies in front of the LA City Council
Cheryl Shuman is the Executive Director of Beverly Hills NORML. A death sentence because of a plant? This is the reality of what prohibition is doing to outstanding citizens like Cheryl.
Video – Marijuana and the Law
Video: Grass: The History of Marijuana
Grass: The History of Marijuana

Butane Hash Oil Extraction Tube Causes Devestating Delay Fighting Fire
A fire in a Northern California Apartment building left an 18 year old in critical condition with severe buns, and 10 residents homeless on . . .
Drought In Mexico Leads to Drop in Marijuana Production
This year, a drought in Northern Mexico has gotten bad enough that it is now affecting the crops, including those that are illicit. Military . . .
Two Different Medical Marijuana Proposals In Ohio
There are two medical marijuana proposals that are headed for Ohio’s November ballot this year. The Ohio Medical Cannabis Amendment of 2012 . . .
Several Medical Marijuana Bills to Consider in Hawaii
State Capitol Building, Honolulu, Hawaiiurbanfeel /Free Photos The deadline for filing a bill in the Hawaii State legislature has now passed, . . .
Veterans Group Offended by Veteran’s For Weed Group
UPDATE: The group formerly known as Veterans For Weed has slightly altered its name after the nation’s largest organization for combat . . .
Montana Judge Says Federal Law Rules Supreme in State Medical Marijuana Industry
A judge on Friday has ruled that Montana’s medical marijuana law does not protect those that provide medical marijuana to other from . . .
NM Woman Will Be Compensated for Her Destroyed Plants
Toni Armijo will be getting some compensation from the Albuquerque NM police department for her destroyed cannabis plants. She did, however, . . .
January 25th – A Medical Marijuana Day of Action
Medical Marijuana Advocates in the state of Colorado are calling for a Medical Marijuana Day of Action to protest federal marijuana . . .
New Jersey Supreme Court Will Not Hear MS Patient’s Marijuana Case
New Jersey - John Ray Wilson was arrested for a few plants in his back yard in 2008. Wilson said he did not have insurance and could not . . .

Former NFL Player Says about 50% of the League Smokes Marijuana, Down from 90% in the 80′s
Lomas Brown says that he is convinced that marijuana has been a problem in the NFL for decades. Brown claims that when he . . .
Montana Legislator Says He Would Still Push to Repeal Medical Marijuana Law
It was after a screening in Helena that Rep. Millburn made his comments. He was met with boos from the crowd as he . . .
Marijuana Busts on Ohio Highways Way Up from Last Year
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released data that shows marijuana seizures this year will far surpass their haul from . . .
Trayvon Martin had Traces of Marijuana in His System According to Autopsy
In the on-going investigation into the killing of teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida, new information about the case was . . .
Oregon Attorney General Race Becomes Victory for Marijuana Activists
Ellen Rosenblum has been elected Oregon’s first woman Attorney General. She received a surprising 63.5 percent of the . . .
Tiny Spanish Town Set To Become Europe’s Largest Cannabis Producer
The small country town of Rasquera, in Catalonia, Spain is seeking to put a dent in their unemployment crisis and their . . .
NYC Arrests for Marijuana Up for the 7th Straight Year
New York City was the first major city to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. What could have been a . . .
Oregon Case Reinforces Definition of Usable Marijuana
eggrole /Free Photos A legal battle in Oregon over what constitutes “usable weed” has ended with a case dismissal. 24 . . .
Fast and Furious Program Sparks Lawsuit and Testimony from Attorney General
The family of slain border patrol agent Brian Terry has threatened to file a $25 million wrongful death suit against the . . .
Butane Hash Oil Extraction Tube Causes Devestating Delay Fighting Fire
A fire in a Northern California Apartment building left an 18 year old in critical condition with severe buns, and 10 . . .
Drought In Mexico Leads to Drop in Marijuana Production
This year, a drought in Northern Mexico has gotten bad enough that it is now affecting the crops, including those that are . . .
Two Different Medical Marijuana Proposals In Ohio
There are two medical marijuana proposals that are headed for Ohio’s November ballot this year. The Ohio Medical . . .
Several Medical Marijuana Bills to Consider in Hawaii
State Capitol Building, Honolulu, Hawaiiurbanfeel /Free Photos The deadline for filing a bill in the Hawaii State . . .
Veterans Group Offended by Veteran’s For Weed Group
UPDATE: The group formerly known as Veterans For Weed has slightly altered its name after the nation’s largest . . .
Montana Judge Says Federal Law Rules Supreme in State Medical Marijuana Industry
A judge on Friday has ruled that Montana’s medical marijuana law does not protect those that provide medical marijuana . . .
NM Woman Will Be Compensated for Her Destroyed Plants
Toni Armijo will be getting some compensation from the Albuquerque NM police department for her destroyed cannabis plants. . . .
January 25th – A Medical Marijuana Day of Action
Medical Marijuana Advocates in the state of Colorado are calling for a Medical Marijuana Day of Action to protest federal . . .
New Jersey Supreme Court Will Not Hear MS Patient’s Marijuana Case
New Jersey - John Ray Wilson was arrested for a few plants in his back yard in 2008. Wilson said he did not have insurance . . .
Polish Lawmaker Threatens to Smoke Marijuana in Parliament
In Poland, the leader of a new left-wing party threatened to light up a joint in Parliament in Warsaw on Friday. Janusz . . .
Arizona Governor Will Allow Dispensaries Now that Lawsuit Was Dismissed
A lawsuit brought on by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to seek clarification on the Federal stance of allowing dispensaries . . .
Washington Dispensary Bill Addresses I-502 Concerns
Senate Bill 6265 got a hearing yesterday. The bill is sponsored by Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles of Seattle, a long time . . .
California Supreme Court to Hear Important Dispensary Cases
The California Supreme Court decided today to review two lower court rulings that would look again into the legality of . . .
Cannabis Spray Being Tested To Ease Cannabis Withdrawal
An intrepid team from the University of South Wales is trialing an oral spray that would help cannabis users who want to . . .
As Legalization Question Headed for the Ballot, Poll Shows Voters Split
A new poll in Washington state shows that voters are evenly split on the question of legalizing marijuana for all . . .
Colorado Revenue Department asks for Marijuana Rescheduling
The state of Colorado has been very progressive when it comes to medical marijuana regulations. They have pages and pages . . .
Study Shows Middle Aged Men’s Cognition Not Harmed by Marijuana Use
The study on all those participants found a positive association with past and or current illicit drug use on cognitive . . .
Supreme Court May Hear Dog Sniffing Case
There is a case before the Supreme Court that includes a question about drug sniffing dogs. The case comes out of Florida, . . .
Washington State Puts The Legalization Question to the Voters
The group behind the effort to legalize marijuana use in Washington state submitted 341,000 signatures to get their . . .
Pro Surfers To Be Drug Tested This Year
The International body that governs professional surfing is about to change their policies. The Association of Surfing . . .
Man’s Car Destroyed By Police During Futile Search for Marijuana
Darren Richardson was pulled over in his 2004 Black BMW 325i for what police said was them witnessing Mr. Richardson . . .
Mendocino National Forest Clean-Up Crews Looking for Volunteers This Weekend
The Mendocino National Forest Grow-site Reclamation Project is partly financed through funding sought by the Lake County . . .
California Chapter of Addiction Medicine Has Different Opinion on Legalization
The Directors of the American Society for Addiction Medicine had a meeting on Sunday in Washington to discuss their recent . . .
Arizona Officials Bust Major Mexican Cartel Ring
According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Sinaloa Cartel is responsible for smuggling 3.3 million pounds . . .
Americans for Safe Access Sues the US Attorney General
The medical marijuana advocacy group, “Americans for Safe Access” is trying to use the court system to stop the . . .
The White House Issues a Response to the Cannabis Community
It’s official. The legalization community has finally gotten a response from the White House. Well, the Nation’s . . .
Canadian Coalition Calls for Legalization
A Canadian group of professionals has formed a coalition that calls on the legalization and the regulated sales of . . .
Colorado Issues the Nation’s first Medical Marijuana Business License
Out of the thousands of medical marijuana dispensaries in our country, most of them had to get some kind of business . . .
Colombian President Calls for the Global Legalization of Marijuana
The President of Colombia said he would support the global legalization of marijuana, but that his country could not be . . .
Mexican Drug War Being Waged in Urban Areas
Mexican Government has allowed domestic marijuana and opium production to climb to record levels. Heroin seizures on the . . .
Fontana Police Send Their Own Threatening Letters to Dispensaries
Fontana, California's police chief has taken a clue from US attorneys and has started a campaign to rid his town of . . .
Pennsylvania Couple Facing Paraphernalia Charges
Two people are facing serious drug charges after they have been accused of openly selling marijuana pipes and bongs at a . . .
The Czech Republic Takes a Shot at Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Czech Republic is reviewing a medical marijuana law that would legalize growing and using medical marijuana . . .
Medical Marijuana Card Holder Sues the US for 2nd Amendment Violations
The Second Amendment Rights of medical marijuana patients have come into focus lately. When Oregonian Cynthia Willis was . . .
Oklahoma Governor Just Says No Way
In an online town hall forum Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin stated very clearly that she is firmly opposed to legalizing . . .
Small Southern Oregon Town is Tops for Growers
Williams Oregon is the top town for medical marijuana growers in a state know for growers of marijuana.. Based on Zip . . .
Florida Mayor Fires the Entire Police Department over Marijuana Accusations
Narcotics agents in Florida from the Oak Hill sheriff’s department were given information that the mayor of their small . . .
Rockies Stadium Death Blamed on Alcohol and Marijuana
Colorado Rockies game earlier this year is now being blamed on marijuana and alcohol. Robert Seamans was trying to slide . . .
Federal Judge: Florida Drug Statue Unconstitutional
A federal judge declared Florida’s drug statue unconstitutional on grounds that it doesn't require criminal intent to be . . .
Eddy Lepp Loses Appeal, Will Spend 10 Years in Prison
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and the 10 year prison sentence for medical marijuana advocate Eddy . . .
CAMP May Be Losing Funding, Another Record Breaking Year
It is CAMP season in the Beautiful Mendocino National Forest In California, and the helicopters are buzzing over the . . .
Oregon Woman Gun Case Appealed to Supreme Court
Cynthia Willis of Gold Hill, Oregon was denied her right to obtain a concealed handgun license, even though she was just . . .
Washington DC Makes a Move to Implement Medical Marijuana Program
A full year after Washington DC legalized medical marijuana, no one is growing it, selling it or using it legally. . . .
Michigan Clinic Is Accused of Buying Votes
A medical marijuana group in Landing Michigan is finding themselves in legal hot water after posting an offer on their . . .
The NAACP Calls Out the Drug War for Its Racial Disparities
A majority of delegates at the 102nd NAACP Annual Convention in Los Angeles voted for the resolutions this year that . . .
New Jersey Man Loses Appeal in Marijuana Case
A New Jersey man who was convicted of growing a few marijuana plants in his back yard to treat symptoms of his multiple . . .
Middle School Child Gets $1 Million Settlement For Sting Operation
A 14 year old boy in California has been awarded $1 million in damages after participating in a drug sting. The 12 year . . .
Canadian Crime Statistics Show An Increase in Marijuana Crimes
It seems in years past, America’s drug war looked outrageous as compared to Canada’s seemingly more relaxed approach . . .
Two Men from Washington Ask for Their Cannabis Back
Two men who owned a raided dispensary in Tacoma Washington are continuing their fight in the court system, despite the . . .
Montana’s Rocky Ride
Montana recently passed a strict new medical marijuana law that has replaced their VOTER initiative law that had been on . . .
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Clarifies Her Position on Medical Marijuana
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said some things that may have clarified her position on the now-passed Proposition 203. . . .
New Jersey Governor Decides to Allow the Medical Marijuana Program
New Jersey passed the most restrictive medical marijuana program yet, giving only those that have the most serious or . . .
Australia Moves Toward Harsher Punishments for Marijuana Crimes
The State Government in Western Australia announced on Sunday that they are putting into place more repressive marijuana . . .
Former Neo-Nazi Singing Group Grows up and Embraces Medical Cannabis
Former Neo-Nazi music artists are now medical marijuana activists. Touring as children in the group, "Prussian Blue", Lynx . . .
Americans for Safe Access File Complaint Against Anti-Marijuana Group
A pro-cannabis group in Southern California has filed complaints against an anti-cannabis group. The San Diego chapter of . . .

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