a public meeting that was held Wednesday with the Iowa State Pharmacy Board to decide whether to recommend marijuana be legalized for medical purposes. The board reviewed 13 questions that they were legally bound to discuss before rescheduling marijuana. The questions started off with a discussion about marijuana’s potential for abuse.
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
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 – 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.
Oregon Case Reinforces Definition of Usable Marijuana
Fast and Furious Program Sparks Lawsuit and Testimony from Attorney General
Butane Hash Oil Extraction Tube Causes Devestating Delay Fighting Fire
Drought In Mexico Leads to Drop in Marijuana Production
Two Different Medical Marijuana Proposals In Ohio
Several Medical Marijuana Bills to Consider in Hawaii
Montana Judge Says Federal Law Rules Supreme in State Medical Marijuana Industry
NM Woman Will Be Compensated for Her Destroyed Plants
January 25th – A Medical Marijuana Day of Action
NORML Daily Stash FeedOregon Case Reinforces Definition of Usable MarijuanaFast and Furious Program Sparks Lawsuit and Testimony from Attorney GeneralButane Hash Oil Extraction Tube Causes Devestating Delay Fighting FireDrought In Mexico Leads to Drop in Marijuana ProductionTwo Different Medical Marijuana Proposals In OhioSeveral Medical Marijuana Bills to Consider in HawaiiMontana Judge Says Federal Law Rules Supreme in State Medical Marijuana IndustryNM Woman Will Be Compensated for Her Destroyed PlantsJanuary 25th – A Medical Marijuana Day of Action
New Jersey Supreme Court Will Not Hear MS Patient’s Marijuana Case
Polish Lawmaker Threatens to Smoke Marijuana in Parliament
Arizona Governor Will Allow Dispensaries Now that Lawsuit Was Dismissed
Washington Dispensary Bill Addresses I-502 Concerns
California Supreme Court to Hear Important Dispensary Cases
Cannabis Spray Being Tested To Ease Cannabis Withdrawal
As Legalization Question Headed for the Ballot, Poll Shows Voters Split
Colorado Revenue Department asks for Marijuana Rescheduling
Study Shows Middle Aged Men’s Cognition Not Harmed by Marijuana Use
Supreme Court May Hear Dog Sniffing Case
Washington State Puts The Legalization Question to the Voters
Pro Surfers To Be Drug Tested This Year
Man’s Car Destroyed By Police During Futile Search for Marijuana
Mendocino National Forest Clean-Up Crews Looking for Volunteers This Weekend
California Chapter of Addiction Medicine Has Different Opinion on Legalization
Arizona Officials Bust Major Mexican Cartel Ring
Americans for Safe Access Sues the US Attorney General
The White House Issues a Response to the Cannabis Community
Canadian Coalition Calls for Legalization
Colorado Issues the Nation’s first Medical Marijuana Business License
Colombian President Calls for the Global Legalization of Marijuana
Mexican Drug War Being Waged in Urban Areas
Fontana Police Send Their Own Threatening Letters to Dispensaries
Pennsylvania Couple Facing Paraphernalia Charges
The Czech Republic Takes a Shot at Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Card Holder Sues the US for 2nd Amendment Violations
Oklahoma Governor Just Says No Way
Small Southern Oregon Town is Tops for Growers
Florida Mayor Fires the Entire Police Department over Marijuana Accusations
Rockies Stadium Death Blamed on Alcohol and Marijuana
Federal Judge: Florida Drug Statue Unconstitutional
Eddy Lepp Loses Appeal, Will Spend 10 Years in Prison
CAMP May Be Losing Funding, Another Record Breaking Year
Oregon Woman Gun Case Appealed to Supreme Court
Washington DC Makes a Move to Implement Medical Marijuana Program
Michigan Clinic Is Accused of Buying Votes
The NAACP Calls Out the Drug War for Its Racial DisparitiesNew Jersey Man Loses Appeal in Marijuana Case
Middle School Child Gets $1 Million Settlement For Sting OperationCanadian Crime Statistics Show An Increase in Marijuana CrimesTwo Men from Washington Ask for Their Cannabis Back
Montana’s Rocky RideArizona Governor Jan Brewer Clarifies Her Position on Medical Marijuana
New Jersey Governor Decides to Allow the Medical Marijuana Program
Australia Moves Toward Harsher Punishments for Marijuana Crimes
Former Neo-Nazi Singing Group Grows up and Embraces Medical Cannabis
Americans for Safe Access File Complaint Against Anti-Marijuana Group
Arizona Opens Cannabis Clubs Despite Dispensary Hold Up
Miss USA Answers A Marijuana Question for the Win
Montana’s Tough New Medical Marijuana Law is Challenged
New York Mayor Defends Discriminatory Marijuana Policies
Canadian Medical Marijuana Growers Facing New Threat
Florida Governor Rick Scott Suspends Worker Drug Testing Program
America’s “War on Drugs” Turns 40
New Jersey Still Struggling to Implement Medical Marijuana Law
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