Tag: Cannabis
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Petition To South Dakota Legislature Senate And House Leadership
Copy To: President of the South Dakota Senate Copy to: Speaker of the South Dakota House This petition is submitted pursuant to: South Dakota Constitution 0N-6-4§ 4: § 4. Right of petition and peaceable assembly. The right of petition, and of the people peaceably to assemble to consult for the common good and make known their opinions, shall never be abridged.…
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NEW: 2025 DEA Rescheduling Hearing Timeline Schedule
A bully abusing patients walks into a legal trap.
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Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Legal Cannabinoids: A Comprehensive Consumer’s Guide To THCO, THCP, THCA, HHC, Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, CBN, CBG, CBC, CBDA and CBD
Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Legal Cannabinoids: The 2024 New Year’s Comprehensive Consumer’s Guide To THCO, THCP, THCA, HHC, Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, CBN, CBG, CBC, CBDA and CBD Follow WeedPress on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WeedPressWordpress Cannabis cards available at https://www.swiftiemed.com/ Medical cards are still half off, just $50 for your medical cannabis card, apply…
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A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said. Republicans have been working behind closed doors for years on a medical marijuana bill. Along the way, they have rejected calls from Gov.…
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Meeting Information for February 11, 2022 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting
Meeting Information: February 11, 2022 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Having trouble viewing? View this as a webpage2/7/2022 Meeting Information for February 11, 2022 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Beginning at 10:00am on Friday, February 11, the first Medical Cannabidiol Board meeting of 2022 will be held virtually using the information below: Zoom Link (click link to join during scheduled time)Pass Code: 2222Dial-in:…
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Iowa Republican Files First In Nation Request With DEA For Federal Marijuana Exemption To Protect State Marijuana Patients
My Senator, Brad Zaun, has introduced heroic language in Iowa, urging the DEA to grant an exception to protect state medical marijuana patients from federal law. State marijuana advocates prior to this had not found avenues to harmonize and reconcile state medical marijuana laws and federal marijuana laws. Now, thanks in part to our work…
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South Dakota Lawmakers To Marijuana Voters: You Are Weak, And Your Movement Doesn’t Threaten Us
Well, here we go. KeloLand has the details of a vote today by South Dakota House lawmakers. As was expected, the resistance mounted by the marijuana movement did not faze arrogant insulated lawmakers, who rejected the will of the voters…voters lawmakers never cared to represent in the first place. If anyone is shocked by such…
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Marijuana Taxation: Theory and Practice
Boston University Law Review, Vol. 101, No. 3, 2021 Download the paper at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3887625 Marijuana Taxation: Theory and Practice Boston University Law Review, Vol. 101, No. 3, 2021 18 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2021 Last revised: 20 Jul 2021 Benjamin M. Leff American University Washington College of Law Date Written: July 15, 2021 Abstract Marijuana legalization creates…
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Marijuana Stocks “Soar” Amid Republican Legalization Bill
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/marijuana-stocks-soar-amid-leaked-legalization-bill/ar-AAQsUAI?ocid=sf On the backs of a new GOP bill dubbed the “States Reform Act” MSN says marijuana stocks are “soaring,” but I’m not so sure. There was day trade gains, but Tilray looked like it got pumped and dumped. Either way, the new Republican backed federal legalization marijuana bill is pushing momentum on federal law…
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Yesterday’s Iowa CBD Advisory Board Meeting: The Best Legal Weapon For The National Marijuana Movement In 2020?
Want to legalize marijuana? Want to legalize it the right way? Want to fix federal interference with state laws? Then listen to this: our work here in Iowa, which has taken over a decade, has convinced the State of Iowa to take on the federal government over marijuana legalization. No longer will marijuana advocates be…
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Des Moines Register: “In decades as an Iowa warden, I learned how mandatory sentences, ill-considered programs and more keep inmates and prisons from success”
Writes former prison warden John Mathes in today’s Des Moines Register: “My recommendation is to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana and implement a system of regulating, licensing, and taxing this like we do for alcohol.” Read the full article here in today’s Des Moines Register (Monday, August 17th, 2020). It has 8 policy proposals or…
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Where Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris Stands On Marijuana
Marijuana Moment has the details.
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Brett Favre SIGNED: Legendary NFL Quarterback Endorses Hemp CBD Over Opioids For Pain Recovery
Brett Favre is the latest professional athlete to publicly endorse and advocate for the medicinal use of cannabis for post-game or workout session recovery. Here’s one of Brett Favre’s ads: Green Eagle is the go-to source legendary NFL player Brett Favre uses and endorses for effective, affordable relief from discomfort and soreness as well as…
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Reading Between The Lines Of Global Cannabis Policies: An Historical Perspective
Originally quoted and accessed August 2 2020 at 1:37 pm at https://wp.wwu.edu/kaplanlab/2019/12/13/reading-between-the-lines-of-global-cannabis-policies-an-historical-perspective/ Reading Between The Lines Of Global Cannabis Policies: An Historical Perspective In 1971, Congress created the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse, now called the Schaffer Commission. A reluctant President Richard Nixon appointed 13 members to the group that consisted of senators,…
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Is It Okay To Smoke Weed Right Now? Dr. Sunil Aggarwal Explains The Science
The Stranger: An interview with Dr. Sunil Aggarwal about COVID-19, respiratory illness, and whether it’s safe to consume cannabis.
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[TRANSCRIPT] Iowa Cannabidiol Advisory Board Meeting, Full Transcript, 2-14-20
Iowa Cannabis Advisory Board Meeting, Valentine’s Day 2020, Part 1 Runtime: 2 Hours 18 Minutes Unofficial transcript prepared by Jason Karimi Audio and video originally provided by MedPharm Iowa’s Facebook LiveStream. Backup of this video is available here: https://weedpress.wordpress.com/2020/02/14/iowa-cannabis-advisory-board-meeting-valentines-day-2020-part-1-video/ Moderator: Let’s take a roll call here. Dr. Cheyne? Dr. Liesveld? Dr. Liesveld: Here. Dr.…
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Youth and Truth: Can Marijuana Lead To Enlightenment?
Gonna watch this one later for sure. Out yesterday from “Sadhguru Answers:”
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Marijuana For PTSD Fight Not Yet Over — Here’s Why PTSD Was Rejected In The First Place
From MedPharm Iowa on Facebook comes this explanation about both why PTSD was denied, and how a new PTSD petition to fix this arbitrary language should get PTSD passed. MedPharm Iowa 7 February at 17:20 · Unfortunately the Iowa Board of Medicine voted this morning to deny PTSD in a 3 to 4 vote. Their…
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Missouri: Charges dropped in precedent setting marijuana case
Matt Hoffman at News-Press NOW has the details. Child endangerment charges? Really Missouri? This was the first, and better be the last, time a patient with a medical card was arrested for using cannabis.
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Ankeny DMACC Tomorrow: Medical Cannabis Advisory Board Public Meeting, On Valentine’s Day At 10 AM
Upcoming Meeting Detail Title: Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board – Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Date: 02/14/2020 Time: 10:00 am Location: Iowa Laboratory Facility – 2240 DMACC Blvd., Ankeny, IA Agenda: 02.14.2020 Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Agenda Other Files: Draft Minutes: 11.01.2019 mCBD Board Meeting I guess it’s a date.
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Kim Reynolds Visited Medpharm Iowa Last Week
Here’s some of the media coverage. First article was most popular on Facebook. KSCJ 94.9 FM REYNOLDS WILL NOT SUPPORT LEGALIZING MARIJUANA IN IOWA Reynolds toured the MedPharm Iowa facility in Des Moines this past week. The company grows and manufacturers the marijuana-infused products that are sold legally in Iowa as treatment for a limited…
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Joe Biden Updates Marijuana Policies
I mean, the weed movement hates Biden, but still this is probably worthy of a post. All of this happened on the same day, by the way. From November 18th: There is a lot of talk out there on where I stand when it comes to our marijuana laws. Here are the facts: pic.twitter.com/oaoExCXud8 —…
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Cannabidiol enhances anandamide signaling and alleviates psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia [2012 Double Blind Randomized Study]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3316151/ Transl Psychiatry. 2012 Mar; 2(3): e94. Published online 2012 Mar 20. doi: 10.1038/tp.2012.15 PMCID: PMC3316151 PMID: 22832859 Abstract Cannabidiol is a component of marijuana that does not activate cannabinoid receptors, but moderately inhibits the degradation of the endocannabinoid anandamide. We previously reported that an elevation of anandamide levels in cerebrospinal fluid inversely correlated to psychotic…
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Dan Aykroyd Educates On Cannabis Constituent “Terpenes,” Says Dad Uses CBD On Joe Rogan Experience, #1351
Right around the 1 hour 14 minute mark Dan Aykroyd is asked by Joe Rogan whether he ever consumed cannabis during his investigation into the occult and paranormal and Dan responds with some interesting insights into the “oomph” behind marijuana’s medicinal fortitude: terpenes. Dan’s dad takes CBD to sleep at age 97, too! Check it…
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Hemp Farming In 2019 Quadruples, Says Report
Tom Angell writes at Forbes: d Hemp Farming Quadrupled In The U.S. This Year, New Report Shows U.S. farmers have been licensed to grow 511,442 acres of marijuana’s non-intoxicating cannabis cousin this year—a 455 percent increase over 2018 levels—according to Vote Hemp’s annual survey of state agriculture departments. That’s up from 78,176 acres grown last year, 25,713 acres in 2017 and 9,770 acres in 2016,…
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Death By Vapors: Vitamin E Acetate Making Black Market THC Cartridge Users Deadly Ill #BlackMarketNews
Kaiser Health News, among other media outlets, are sounding the alarm on hundreds of people throughout the country reporting sicknesses as a result of black market vape pens with THC. Yesterday WeedPress reported hospitalization numbers around 250; today it is upwards of 450 people. Three users so far may have died. This may be somewhat…
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Is Iowa’s Des Moines Grown Medical Marijuana GMO? Here’s What The Growers Said After They Were Asked
From today’s many heated Facebook conversations that made productive gains and insights into this week’s funnel deadlines and problems being resolved through legislative and other means (like education): Ayla Mamutoi Right why do we have to take their GMO 3% shit 2 Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Ayla Mamutoi GMO? 1 Ayla Mamutoi…
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April 2nd Reportedly Date Pediatric Autism Goes Into Effect For Developing Iowa Medical Marijuana Program
According to one of the petitioners for pediatric autism: Cory-Linds Obreigh-Piper Gaunt Severe pediatric autism with self injurious and/or physical aggressive behavior is added and goes into effect April 2nd I believe. I would contact the Iowa Dept of Public Health to verify.
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Here’s The Imperfect Medical Marijuana Bill Passed At The Statehouse Today After Six Years Of Work
Uploading video to YouTube so you can watch the full discourse for yourself and make up your own mind. Thanks for following WeedPress on Facebook. Today’s vote was nearly unanimous. House File 732 had various amendments offered. Representative Jeff Shipley’s amendment was withdrawn. He spoke about being confused as to why marijuana is controversial, that…
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Iowa Breaking News: Iowa House Discussing Medical Marijuana Legislation As We Speak
Stay tuned for details tonight at 10.
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Developing: Story County Attorney Says CBD Illegal | WeedPress Statement On 10 O’Clock News From Tonight’s Fallout News Found Here
CBD is currently still illegal in Iowa. Now it’s up to the Legislature to free thousands of Iowans from unregulated, contaminated products sold by profiteers as a distraction from whole plant medicine. News Channel 5 has the latest: Jason Karimi is a medical marijuana activist. He is the executive director of Iowa patient’s…
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New Technology Impacting Marijuana Industry Likely: Making CBD From Yeast, Not Marijuana Plants?
Head over to MuggleHead.com for the latest
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Kamala Harris Makes Light Of The Marijuana Issue…And The Marijuana Movement Responds Indignantly (Even Her Jamaican Father Says Get Bent)
Former prosecutor Kamala Harris — no doubt guilt ridden (but is she really) about locking up thousands of people for marijuana possession while herself bragging about being too privileged to have to worry about the same consequences — got backlash from a fellow Presidential candidate in Davenport Iowa Sunday: From Reason Magazine: Booker’s point was…
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Here’s Video of MedPharm’s Latest Marijuana Education Seminar in Des Moines
The Des Moines area dispensary hosted an educational event about cannabis with a good Q & A at the end on March 7th of 2019 and I thought we’d share video over here for those who could not attend. It is well worth the watch. — Jason
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Speaker John Boehner Joined An Iowa Marijuana Company And Nobody Is Talking About It
Announced on Twitter nearly a year ago yet nobody is talking about it: https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIowaPatience%2Fposts%2F10156994789461779&width=500
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Emerging Evidence for Cannabis’ Role in Opioid Use Disorder.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30221197 Format: Abstract Send to Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2018 Sep 1;3(1):179-189. doi: 10.1089/can.2018.0022. eCollection 2018. Emerging Evidence for Cannabis’ Role in Opioid Use Disorder. Wiese B1,2, Wilson-Poe AR2. Author information Abstract Introduction: The opioid epidemic has become an immense problem in North America, and despite decades of research on the most effective means to…
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Cannabis regulatory science: risk-benefit considerations for mental disorders.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29843548 Int Rev Psychiatry. 2018 Jun;30(3):183-202. doi: 10.1080/09540261.2018.1454406. Epub 2018 May 29. Cannabis regulatory science: risk-benefit considerations for mental disorders. Borodovsky JT1,2, Budney AJ1. Author information Abstract The evolving legal cannabis landscape in the US continues to present novel regulatory challenges that necessitate the development of a Cannabis Regulatory Science. Two specific issues of concern…
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Cannabidiol (CBD) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Schizophrenia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.17030325 Cannabidiol (CBD) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Schizophrenia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Philip McGuire , F.R.C.Psych., F.Med.Sci., Philip Robson , M.R.C.P., F.R.C.Psych., Wieslaw Jerzy Cubala , M.D., Ph.D., Daniel Vasile , M.D., Ph.D., Paul Dugald Morrison , Ph.D., M.R.C.Psych., Rachel Barron , B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S., Adam Taylor , Ph.D., Stephen Wright , F.R.C.P.(Edin), F.F.P.M.…
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Patient Testimony: Karen Cavelli, Minnesota Fibromyalgia Patient [VIDEO]
Meet Karen, who’s treating fibromyalgia pain with medical cannabis. As many as five spasms an hour kept her from doing the things she loved and robbed her of the active lifestyle she enjoyed. At her husband’s suggestion, she contacted LeafLine Labs. And now, new possibilities for the couple are beginning once more. LeafLine Labs Published…
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Here’s the full study from the Harm Reduction Journal On Cannabis Using Patients With Schizophrenia
Acceptance of pharmaceutical cannabis substitution by cannabis using patients with schizophrenia Jan van AmsterdamEmail authorView ORCID ID profile, Jojanneke Vervloet, Gerdien de Weert, Victor J. A. Buwalda, Anna E. Goudriaan and Wim van den Brink Harm Reduction Journal201815:47 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-018-0253-7 © The Author(s). 2018 Received: 5 June 2018 Accepted: 4 September 2018 Published: 20 September 2018 Abstract Background Cannabis-smoking patients with a psychotic disorder have poorer disease outcomes than non-cannabis-smoking patients with…
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Leafly’s List Of Marijuana Strains For Bipolar Disorder — Science Says Less THC, More CBD Advisable
https://www.leafly.com/explore/conditions-bipolar-disorder They have more. Here’s 62: Blue DreamBdHybrid Sour DieselSdSativa GSCGscHybrid Green CrackGcSativa OG KushOgkHybrid Original GlueGg4Hybrid White WidowWwHybrid Jack HererJhSativa Bubba KushBkIndica PineappleExpressPexHybrid TrainwreckTwHybrid AK-47AkHybrid Durban PoisonDpSativa Northern LightsNlIndica HeadbandHbHybrid Blue CheeseChzIndica Strawberry CoughScSativa ChemdogCdHybrid Purple KushPkIndica Lemon HazeLhSativa Grape ApeGaIndica Alaskan ThunderFuckAtfSativa Blackberry KushBbkIndica Mazar xBlueberry OGMzoHybrid Amnesia HazeAmhSativa Maui…
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Harm Reduction Journal: Acceptance of pharmaceutical cannabis substitution by cannabis using patients with schizophrenia
Excerpted from this Psychedelic Times article: A study recently published in Harm Reduction Journal investigated whether patients with a psychotic disorder would accept smoking pharmaceutical cannabis variants that are less harmful than high-potency cannabis. Results There were very few undesired side effects from smoking the joints in the study. Psychotic-like symptoms were not observed…
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Eleven Newly Elected Governors Now Support Cannabis Reform | Marijuana “Green Wave” The Big Winner In 2018 Midterms
From Civilized.Life: https://www.civilized.life/articles/new-governors-feel-about-marijuana/ Yesterday was the midterm elections, and 20 new governors were elected in the United States, including seven Democrats who wrestled control of the governor’s mansion away from Republicans. Considering most marijuana legalization laws occur at the state level, it’s probably a good idea to see how the new governors feels about cannabis.…
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Iowa Medical Cannabis Dispensary Locations And Addresses Found Here:
Dispensary Locations Medical Cannabidiol will be available at five dispensaries across the state on December 1, 2018. The locations include: MedPharm Iowa – 5700 Sunnybrook Drive, Sioux City, IA 51106 Have A Heart Compassionate Care – 3615 9th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MedPharm Iowa – 7229 Apple Valley Drive, Windsor Heights, IA 50324 Iowa Cannabis Company – 1955…
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Here’s All The Coverage From MedPharm Iowa’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Quote of the Week: “I just can’t understand how people don’t want to help”
This quote from Erin Miller is my personal favorite. Here’s the key media coverage of this week’s historical landmark in Iowa cultural history: Advocates look on as ribbon cut on first Iowa medical marijuana production facility Nelson says those who pushed to make a change in Iowa that lived to see it — and those…
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Inside MedPharm Iowa’s New Des Moines Marijuana Grow Facility | PHOTOS
Fancy doohickeys and shiny labcoat technicians abound at the new $10 million marijuana grow facility from the Colorado and Des Moines based company Medpharm Iowa.
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BREAKING: Mexico Just Legalized Marijuana As A Constitutional RIGHT. Canada Legalized This Decade, Too. What’s Up With The United States?
From Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana’s private group Iowa Patience comes this brilliant news bulletin from United Press International: Mexico’s Supreme Court legalizes cannabis for recreational use MEXICO CITY, Oct. 31 (UPI) — Drug policy reformers claimed victory in Mexico City Wednesday after the country’s Supreme Court handed down two rulings legalizing cannabis for all…
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Here’s Where Iowa Candidates Stand On Iowa’s “Worst in the country” Medical Marijuana Program That “Isn’t working” — Election Ends November 6th
The latest round of boobs and stooges, patsies and pawns, courtesy of Carl Olsen of Iowans for Medical Marijuana, who linked articles from the writers at The Gazette and the Quad City Times. Follow WeedPress on Facebook to see whether these answers paid off after the election. Here’s the question. “Would you vote to expand…
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Which Illinois Governor Will Legalize Marijuana? This YouTube Video Tells All
From Chris Rice on Facebook sd
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MedPharm Iowa Announces Iowa’s First Medical Cannabis Product ALIVIAR — can’t wait to see the commercials on that one
From the MedPharm Iowa Facebook Page: History being made here. These will be the first legal cannabis products to ever be sold in Iowa. That means THC & CBD. The Aliviar product lineup is available to patients in the Iowa Medical Cannabis Program. MedPharm Iowa’s Aliviar products offer a variety of ratios to accommodate for…
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BREAKING: Facebook Just BANNED “Cannabis” From Facebook Page Search Results — Censorship Likely Result Of Coordinated Social Media Pressure Against “Radical” Speech
Type in “cannabis” into Facebook search, and all the pages with cannabis in their name (Cannabis Nurses Network, Cannabis News Now, Cannabis TV) are removed from results: Cannabis groups and videos are still returning results, making this appear to be specifically targeting public organizations and advocacy groups that include the word “Cannabis” in their name…
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Microbiologist Insight on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Being A Result Of Neem Oil Says Aflatoxin Should Not Be Ruled Out Yet
This comes from the WeedPress Facebook page after a SteemIt article was posted that warned that the result of the “Cannabis Hyperemis Syndrome” (flash in the pan) scare could be a result of neem oil, which is used by cannabis growers because it’s organic but is taken into the plant during flower cycle. Below is…
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WeedPress Founder Jason Karimi Gets A Listing In The Credits Of An Economics Documentary By Jimmy Morrison Of Lets Agree To Disagree Productions In Documentary Featuring Ron Paul And Other Noted Economists And Is Super Freaking Excited About It, Except The Market Crashing Part
Unexpected and touching — and you all thought all we did was cause trouble on social media. This documentary summarized in my own words can be put thusly (call it a movie review): The mainstream economists missed the boat in 2008 and missed it again, and the guys who predicted the 2008 crisis while being…
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MN NORML’s Thomas Gallagher with an excellent interview on the podcast “Haughty By Nature”
https://www.haughtypodcast.com/listen/2018/4/24/36-haughty-420-with-mn-normls-tom-gallagher 36 – Haughty 420 with MN NORML’s Thomas Gallagher Karl, Gary & Branden chat with Minnesota NORML chair Thomas Gallagher on all things cannabis. You can find more information about MN NORML here: http://mnnorml.org
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Iowa Press Debates: Democratic Gubernatorial Primary (Iowa Marijuana Program Discussed Extensively at 53 Minute Mark) [VIDEO]
53:42 Mrs. McGuire. Another health issue. Medical marijuana. [Cathy Glasson snickers] Doctors are reluctant to recommend it as treatment because under the federal law it’s still a controlled substance. How do you resolve that without action at the federal level? Dr. McGuire: Well I think you have to do something with the state to…
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Could Cannabis Replace Traditional Labor Medications? A High Times Report
High Times had an article a couple weeks ago that sounded familiar. Melanie Dreher’s studies in Jamaica on pregnant marijuana patients was instructive decades ago — could Western society be making way for the pregnant Marijuana Mom? From “Could Cannabis Replace Traditional Labor Medications:” Pot Use During Pregnancy People with a spectrum of aches, pains,…
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Oskaloosa High School Cheer Coach FIRED For Medical Marijuana Facebook Post? Miss Iowa United States Weighs In
After a national precedent setting appeals court case with a payout of $353,000 over a T-shirt that was officially licensed by Iowa State University, an Oskaloosa, Iowa High School cheerleading coach seems to have been fired from her position as a student role model and leader for her opinion that marijuana is an issue worth…
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Medical Marijuana Bills Advance at Iowa State House — March 18th, 2018
Follow WeedPress on Facebook for updates. You requested to be notified of the following actions or changes to your watched bills and rules: Legislation HF 2432 A bill for an act relating to the collection of fees and the performance of background investigations under the medical cannabidiol Act, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB…
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[VIDEO] Heated Discussion on Floor of Iowa Senate Last Tuesday: A Glimmer of Hope for Medical Cannabis?
Last Tuesday, multiple Senators from both sides of the aisle got into a quibble on the floor of the Iowa Senate. Click here to view the video in the Iowa Senate archives. Discussion begins at 27:35 of the video. Republicans accused Senator Bolkcom of being disingenuous with his leadership on this issue, while Senator Bolkcom…
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Iowan with Scoliosis, Bipolar: “If it wasn’t for marijuana I would not be able to walk”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with scoliosis and bipolar disorder: “I have been diagnosed with scoliosis and deterioration of the disks and spine. I am an avid smoker. If it wasn’t for marijuana I would not be able to walk or move and take care of my daily duties. It helps with my pain…
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Iowan Anonymous Testimony: “It must be regulated”
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowan: “I pray that Iowa will take the studies from responsible states like New Mexico program. There are so many scientific studies from different universities all over the country and the world on the positive use of cbd and thc for medical use and also agricultural uses. It must be…
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VIDEO: Iowa Republican Caucus Discusses Medical Cannabis at Polk County Convention
Today’s Polk County GOP convention discussed supporting medical cannabis. Video is below. See also: Live Blog: Polk County GOP Convention Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more.
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“The Governor supports medical cannabis, because that is the official position of his administration”
While Governor Branstad understandably opposes loosely regulated states like California, Branstad’s administration officially supports medical cannabis. If that confuses you, read on. Longtime cannabis activist Carl Olsen opines: George McMahon is one of two Iowans who legally use medical cannabis. George is pictured here outside of the Board hearing in Mason City, Iowa, as he…
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Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Des Moines medical marijuana hearing before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy
The following is a list of Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing on medical cannabis in Des Moines, Iowa. See also: These are the Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Iowa City medical marijuana hearing before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy October 7, 2009 Reported by Sue Ann Jones, CSR,…
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These are the Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Iowa City medical marijuana hearing before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy
The following is a list of Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing on medical cannabis in Iowa City, Iowa. Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more. See also: Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Des Moines medical marijuana hearing before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy October 7, 2009 Reported by Sue…
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Iowan with Migraines: “It is impossible to overdose on cannabis, but the pills that doctors prescribe kill people everyday.”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with chronic migraines: “I have been getting migraines since I was about 16. I went to a neurologist at the University of Iowa to see why I was getting headaches that made me vomit and very sensitive to light and sound. Over a period of time I tried four…
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Iowan with Depression, ADHD: “I have effectively removed pharmaceuticals from my life and have never been better”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan from Mahaska County: “I’ve been on over a dozen medications for depression, anxiety and adhd. Medications children and young adults should not be on. Upon taking control of my life and being solely responsible for my care, I have effectively removed pharmaceuticals from my life and have never been…
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Iowan with Spinal Stenosis: “I want medical marijuana — and I don’t want to go to jail”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with spinal stenosis: “I have many things wrong with my spine: No L-3 L-4 disc Spinal Stenosis Bone Spurs Spondylolysis Spondylolisthesis Nerve Impingement I have arthritis throughout my spine, in my hands, knees, and ankles. I cannot sleep longer than 3 hours due to pain. I have been prescribed…
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“My sister suffers extreme spasticity from MS, but medical marijuana is the only thing that has helped her.”
Here’s a testimonial from Winnebago County: “Cannabis has proven medical benefits. It is impossible to overdose on, it is not a central nervous system depressor and can therefore be used in conjunction with many other drugs, it is safer to use than tylenol from a potential for death perspective, and it is far less addictive…
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10 Questions with John Zimmerman, Candidate for Johnson County Attorney
I spoke with Johnson County Attorney candidate John Zimmerman earlier this week. His campaign has caught the attention of cannabis activists around the state — it’s not everyday a Mennonite pastor runs for office promising to stop prosecuting marijuana users. To find more information on John Zimmerman’s campaign, see his facebook page here at facebook.com/jz4justice.…
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Scott County, Iowa: “Medical marijuana could dramatically help subdue those seizures”
Here’s a testimonial from Scott County, Iowa: “I have learned that some properties or compounds that come from the marijuana plant could be very helpful towards helping persons with severe seizures due to medical issues that people are born with. I am sure that there are many types of illnesses to mention here but I…
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Iowa mother wants medical cannabis for children’s epilepsy, ADHD
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowa mother: “My son is five and has been on phenobarbital for three years for the epilepsy. He always has bruises from it. I would love to be able to have him on something that mother nature has made herself. I also have severe anxiety. My eldest son has been…
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Anonymous Iowan: “I don’t think it’s right for us to have to leave home just to receive proper medical care.”
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowa mother: Over 1,000 Iowans have signed this petition to support medical cannabis. If you haven’t signed yet, click this picture for link to petition. “The fact that cannabis oil has been proven to shrink and slow tumor growth is completely ignored by the government. Every day I have to…
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Minnesota: Cops Return Cannabis Pipe to 15 Year Old Rastafarian Following Ruling by Supreme Court
WeedPress broke the news two years ago about Rastafarian Jamison Arend’s legal exemption to smoke cannabis while on probation. Earlier this month, following a Court of Appeals ruling, Jamison’s son, “J.J.M.A.,” had a confiscated cannabis pipe returned to him from police evidence after the Court ruled J.J.M.A. had a religious right to possess the pipe.…
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Iowan with MS to Iowa Legislature: “It is your job to assist, not obstruct, MS patients and their decision to improve the quality of their lives”
For information on how to submit a medical cannabis resolution at tonight’s Iowa caucus, please see Iowa Caucuses Tonight at 7 pm: How To Submit Medical Cannabis Resolution. Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with multiple sclerosis: “With MS, the body’s energy is used up by the immune system. For 24 hours a day, the…
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Iowa Pastor: “As a member of the clergy…I hope that Iowa will legalize doctor prescribed cannabis”
For information on how to submit a medical cannabis resolution at tonight’s Iowa caucus, please see Iowa Caucuses Tonight at 7 pm: How To Submit Medical Cannabis Resolution. Here’s a testimonial from an Iowa pastor: Over 1,000 Iowans have signed this petition to support medical cannabis. If you haven’t signed yet, click this picture for…
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Anonymous Iowan: “When I called a suicide hotline number, they told me to look up the effects of medical cannabis.”
Here’s a testimonial from a young man who found relief when he moved to California: “I am 27 years old and have suffered from depression and I self harm and cant afford my medication. When I called a suicide hotline number, they told me to look up the effects of medical cannabis. During this time…
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Wapello County, Iowa: “I have a husband with MS who has had brain cancer. He has lived past his expectancy and he has treated himself with cannabis.”
Here’s a testimonial from Wapello County, Iowa: “There’s too many benefits to be ignored any longer. Maybe people wouldn’t become so addicted to all these prescription drugs if there was something natural to turn to. I have a husband with MS who has had brain cancer. He has lived past his expectancy and he has…
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Iowan with Muscular Dystrophy: “If medical cannabis were legal I would have a better quality of life.”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan from Clinton County: “I feel that something with almost none to no side effects that is non-addictive will be way better for me. I just want my life back! I suffer from Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a form of Muscular Dystrophy. I’m currently on two kinds of pain medications. At this time…
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Iowa Medical Professional: “I see many of my patients on a long list of medications with very negative side effects. In comparison to those, cannabis is benign.”
Here’s a testimonial from a medical professional here in Iowa: Over 1,000 Iowans have signed this petition to support medical cannabis. If you haven’t signed yet, click this picture for link to petition. “I am a medical professional who has worked both in the inpatient setting and currently in the home care setting. I also…
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Iowa NORML intern Phil Brown: Illegal use of marijuana will not change laws in Iowa
I somehow missed this excellent article in the Iowa State Daily last year and think it’s worth highlighting as the first week of the Legislative session is now underway. Here’s Iowa NORML legislative intern Phil Brown, (click here to apply for internships with Iowa NORML) writing about how breaking the law does not help to…
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Legislative Session Underway: Top Cannabis Stories Around the State
I haven’t posted in over a week now as I’ve been spending most of my time on the phone or computer talking with people. This activism thing is a full time job these days, with no pay, little to no thanks, and a lot of headaches. I love this job. Here’s some of my favorite…
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Army Veteran with PTSD Steps Forward: “The people of Iowa are speaking up”
Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here on WeedPress and make sure politicians see it next year. Here’s…
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Iowa family member: “If medical cannabis were on option for either of these people so dear to me, it could very well increase the quality of both of their lives”
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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Iowa Mother wants cannabis for 12 year old son’s Asperbergers, seizures
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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43 Year Old Iowan with Crohns, Fibromyalgia: “There is little doctors can do for my pain”
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013
Senator Joe Bolkcom has uploaded these videos to his YouTube channel for anyone who couldn’t attend the December 2nd discussion on medical cannabis at the Des Moines Public Library. You can also see video of the Iowa City hearing here courtesy of Iowa City Cable TV. Legislators in attendance at this event: Representative Bruce Hunter…
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[VIDEO] Iowa City Public Library: A Conversation about Medical Marijuana in Iowa — November 19th, 2013
If you were unable to attend the medical cannabis hearings around the state over the past few weeks, not to worry — video of the Iowa City hearing is available online here. Huge thanks to Iowa City Cable TV for producing this video! Click the picture to be taken to the video courtesy of Iowa…
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BREAKING: FDA Approves Trials for Cannabis-Based Epilepsy Medicine
From The Joint Blog: The U.S. Federal Drug Administration has given unprecedented approval for two separate trials of Epidiolex, a liquid medicine made entirely of cannabis; the substance contains 98% cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive compound found in cannabis – the remaining 2% consist of various trace amounts of other cannabinoids. The studies will be led by…
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Iowan with Spinal Stenosis: “We’ll treat you with surgery, radiation, toxic levels of opiates and pharmaceuticals, but when it backfires, we’ll threaten you with fines and jail if you try to treat yourself with a natural plant”
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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Anonymous Iowan: “It was the first time in years that I was completely free from pain.”
I’m an Iowan, and I use cannabis as a medicine. I’ve led a fairly normal, small town Iowa middle class life. My parents were Republican small business owners that went to church every Sunday. I was raised to be a responsible, ethical, hardworking Christian young man. I was a straight A student all throughout my…
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Iowa Senator wrote me last night to ask if medical cannabis is a ploy for full legalization. Here’s my response.
I received this email last night from a Republican in the Iowa Senate: Hi Jason- The comment I have heard most among legislators is that the “medical marijuana” issue is being used to move towards legalizing it for everyone. Is that right? What do you think?” Here’s my response: Hi xxxxxx, Thank you very much…
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West Des Moines Mayor’s Wife on Iowa Public Radio: “None of these children will ever drive a car or fly an airplane. They just need help for their seizures.”
Meet Steve and Sally Gaer. The Gaer family. Photo source: http://www.gaerformayor.com Steve Gaer is the Mayor of West Des Moines. Steve and Sally attended last night’s medical cannabis discussion at the downtown Des Moines Public Library (see Channel 5 News coverage of the event here.) Last Monday, Sally Gaer called into Iowa Public Radio’s River…
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Iowa Public Radio: ODCP Director Steve Lukan Incorrectly Cites Out of Date Federal Program, Encourages Iowans To Apply
Apparently Governor Branstad isn’t the only one who can’t get his facts straight on medical cannabis. Listeners of this past Monday’s River to River program on Iowa Public Radio heard a very heated discussion. Steve Lukan, Director of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy, admitted that medical cannabis is needed for the people of…
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32 Year Old Epileptic, Travis Peevler: “I turned to marijuana, and it seems to be the best form of medication that helps me in all the ways I need”
Travis Peevler posted on the WeedPress Facebook page: “I’m 32 years old, I’m epileptic with chronic migraines/headaches & sleep trouble. I have been on so many prescriptions for my disorder, every kind of pain medicine you can think of, I’ve tried it! And though some may help some, they always have side effects that don’t…
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Iowa Couple’s Anonymous Testimony to WeedPress About Diabetes, Chronic Pain: “There have been days we thought about killing ourselves because of the pain being so high”
This comment comes from the comments on Iowan With Chronic Back Pain: “Cannabis has felt like a second chance at life. I just don’t want to feel like a criminal.” Write to me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or comment on the WeedPress Facebook page if you’d like to share your story without exposing yourself. “I was 29…
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Anonymous Iowan With Rheumatoid Arthritis: “2 to 3 hits can make the difference between a restless night of RLS and a decent nights sleep.”
Sent yesterday: “I am a 51 year old woman with what my doctors describe as severe rheumatoid arthritis. I have tried most of the known drugs on the market. Celebrex, Cymbalta — countless others. They all have long term side effects to the heart and other organs. Not to mention side effects like mood changes,…
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Misinformed Terry Branstad on Medical Marijuana: “It came up before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. They didn’t take a position.”
Governor Branstad appears to be misinformed as to what his state agencies are doing these days. At the 2012 GOP district convention, when asked about the unanimous 2009 ruling from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy that cannabis has medical value — made after holding four public hearings around the State — Branstad denied the vote…
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Iowan With Chronic Back Pain: “Cannabis has felt like a second chance at life. I just don’t want to feel like a criminal.”
I received this email the other day: My Story February 2007 I just turned 17 when had my first lower back surgery from a massively herniated disk. I started experiencing upper back pain a couple months later. From that moment on my life went spiraling downhill. I would have to lay on the floor during…
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[Transcript] Benton Mackenzie Request for Waiver — Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing, November 6, 2013
Benton Mackenzie petitioned the Iowa Board of Pharmacy for an exemption to Iowa’s criminal laws against cannabis. WeedPress followers will recall Benton’s arrest for growing cannabis to cure his own cancer. The Quad City Times Editorial Board wrote an article calling for the charges against Benton to be dropped. Benton hoped the Iowa Board of…
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Des Moines Register article on Health Vs. Culture War: Denying Epileptic Children Cannabis is “Immoral”
Rekha Basu has an article out in the Des Moines Register today about marijuana and epilepsy. From — When Marijuana is About Health, Not a Culture War: “Maria La France, a Des Moines mother and small-business owner who doesn’t use drugs, wishes she could legally get her hands on marijuana for her 12-year-old son —…
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PRESS ADVISORY: A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa — Monday, December 2 at Des Moines Public Library
NOVEMBER 22 , 2013 PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE USE A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa – Monday December 2, 6:00-7:30 pm at the Des Moines Public Library, downtown, 1000 Grand Avenue. The meeting will feature a presentation by the former Medical Director of the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program. Dr. Jenison will make…
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Iowa Caucuses 2014, Right Around the Corner… (MUST READ)
It’s time to focus on caucusing. From Voices of Reason: “The caucuses will be held on Tuesday, January 21st, at 7pm. The date is set, the time is set, find out your location, and be there. Voices of Reason will provide links and information to the precinct caucus locations as they become available. Don’t know…
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[UPDATE] After Three Weeks of Cannabis Oil, Nine Year Old Epileptic Iowan Seizure-Free For 10 Days!
Here’s an update on this nine year old’s struggle with epilepsy. After three weeks on Charlotte’s web, writes the mother, her son is showing huge progress! Here’s her letter: Update 11/15/13: “My son has been taking Charlotte’s Web in an oil form for three weeks. What we have already seen in the past few weeks…
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Iowa Mother of Nine Year Old Epileptic: “My son has hundreds of seizures weekly. It Is Unjust That We Have To Move In Order To Save Our Son.”
A fourth Iowa family has come forward out of the shadows, feeling the need to share their story with legislators here in Iowa. This mother pleading her case hopes that you will take the time to read and share her story. If you or anyone you know would like to anonymously share your story as…
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[UPDATE] 48 Hours After Maggie’s First Dose of Cannabis Oil #Miracle4Maggie
17 month old Maggie Selmeski has gotten her first dose of cannabis oil in Colorado. From TheSelmeskis.blogspot.com: “As I type, she has been on the oil for almost 48 hours. We gave her that first dose and watched with anticipation. All that we have worked for over the past few months all of the sudden…
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[UPDATE] Iowans With 17 Month Old With Chronic Seizures Travel To Realm of Caring in Colorado; News Crew Following Their Story
The parents of 17 month old Maggie Selmeski have made it to the Realm of Caring in Colorado, leaving behind their family in Iowa in order to find out if cannabis oil extract medicine could be the solution to their child’s health issues. Maggie’s Mom, Rachael, shares stories of other families she’s met, as well…
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Iowa Woman With Crohn’s, Fibromyalgia: “I Feel It Is Time For Iowa To Move To Medical Marijuana”
Another anonymous letter from an Iowan to Legislators: “I am writing and would like to include my story but I would rather be anonymous. I am a 43 year old woman who has been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and Fibromyalgia. I have a rare form of Crohn’s as it is mainly in my joints. This…
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Iowan Quadriplegic Letter to Editor in Ottumwa Courier: “Branstad, Please Use The Heart God Gave You”
From yesterday’s Ottumwa Courier Letter To The Editor: “To Gov. Terry Branstad of Iowa: Please use the heart that God gave you. I am a senior citizen who is suffering needlessly because you have outlawed the only substance that can take away my horrible pain and discomfort. Pharmaceutical narcotics are ineffective for my condition. I…
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Father of 11 Year Old Autistic Boy With Brain Tumor to Iowa Legislature: “As a Parent, I Would Have Much Rather Had The Option of Trying Cannabis First”
The following is an anonymous letter written by the father of an an 11 year old autistic boy with a tumor in his brain: “First, thank you for the opportunity to share my story. Actually my situation is twofold. My son’s story first. In February of 2011 my autistic 9 year old son had a…
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Iowa Veteran Writes WeedPress Anonymously: “I Have Been Prescribed Several Highly Addicting Medications”
The following is a letter from an Iowa veteran who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com. Don’t put anything incriminating in your letter, and you can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here on WeedPress…
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Dr. Alan Koslow Speech on Medical Cannabis in Des Moines, Iowa: “Smoked Marijuana Is A Safe, Effective Therapeutic Agent”
Dr. Alan Koslow is a Director of Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana. Transcripts of Dr. Koslow’s full speech available here on pages 84-99. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com. Don’t put anything incriminating in your letter, and you can remain anonymous if…
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Iowan Dr. Ed Hertko: “Available Prescription Drugs Often Come With Far More Serious Side Effects Than Marijuana”
The following speech was given by Dr. Ed Hertko at the 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearing on medical cannabis in Des Moines, Iowa. Transcript of speech available here on page 37 – 48. “I’ll read my paper, which I called “Déjà vu. Medical Marijuana, Where Are You?” Ladies and gentlemen of the Iowa Board…
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Iowa Cancer Patient: “I Have To Go Against The Laws. I’m a Church-Going Person.”
“I have pancreatic cancer. I have thyroid cancer. I’m in Stage IV. I don’t know how much longer I have left… I called down here first. I’m 67 years old, and I lost my mother last year at 90 with colon cancer, and I was afraid. I don’t have a record, a police record, and…
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Another Iowa Family Looks To Move To Colorado To Get Cannabis Treatment For Two Year Olds Epileptic Seizures
Meet Braedy Grittman. Braedy, at two years old, is the third young Iowan with epilepsy featured on WeedPress since I put out a call on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page asking for people to come forward and share their stories. Doctors said he would only live to be 6 months old —…
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Iowan With Cerebral Palsy Says Cannabis Helped Her Post Traumatic Stress Disorder After Being Raped — 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing
Transcript of Jacqueline Patterson’s testimony available on pages 102-106 of the 2009 Des Moines medical cannabis hearing. I moved to – I moved to Iowa following a really brutal rape when I was – it was right after I turned 19. And I came up here because of the community – because of the community…
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Carl’s Cannabis Corner — Sundays at 1 PM Central on the Time 4 Hemp Network
I had the great pleasure of cohosting Carl’s Cannabis Corner today with Carl Olsen today on the Time 4 Hemp network. Good discussion about how California has failed to protect its patients from the federal government — and what California can do about it. Audio from the show available here. Today’s guest was: Dr. David…
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A Father’s Testimony About Cannabis Successfully Treating His Son’s Epilepsy — Des Moines Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing, 2009
This is a speech given at the 2009 Des Moines Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearing on medical marijuana. Entire speech as transcribed by court reporter seen here on pages 106-115. All I have is a story. It’s not a story about me. It’s a story about my son. I would prefer and perhaps you would…
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Carl Olsen Wins in Court Again Against Iowa Board of Pharmacy; Trial Set for January 4th
From Carl Olsen’s blog: Polk County Iowa District Court Judge Scott Rosenberg ruled against the Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s motion to dismiss today in Carl Olsen v. Iowa Board of Pharmacy, No. CVCV045505. Reasoning that failure of the board to advise the legislature annually, as required by Iowa law, was an ongoing injury capable of…
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Ethan Nadelmann: We Hit A Drug Policy Tipping Point
H/t Legalize Iowa. Follow them on Facebook! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ5ZAcgZrkc: Follow WeedPress on Facebook
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[UPDATE] Family of Maggie, 17 Month Old Iowan With Chronic Seizures, Interviewed by News About Treating Daughter’s Seizures With Cannabis
As reported last week by WeedPress, the parents of Maggie Selmeski are moving to Colorado to get medical cannabis for their daughter’s seizures. Here’s some recent news articles about the struggle for Maggie’s health: KAAL: Iowa Parents Hope to Give Medical Marijuana to 17-Month-Old: KWWL television reports Maggie Selmeski, of Janesville, began having seizures at…
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Iowan With Muscular Dystrophy: “If Medical Cannabis Were Legal I Would Have a Better Quality of Life”
See Also: [VIDEO] Paralyzed From Neck Down, Fairfield Woman Asks Legislators To Legalize Medical Cannabis — HeartLandConnection.com Chronic Pain Patient’s Anonymous Testimony: “I Need Cannabis to Live my Life Without Pain…These People in Office in Iowa are Cruel!” Iowa Crohns Patient To Iowa Legislature: “Cannabis Could Help Me and Thousands Of Iowans Live a Better…
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Iowa Opthalmologist Dr. John Stamler on Medical Marijuana: “I Think That You Can Trust Physicians to Prescribe Medicines in an Appropriate Way”
Dr. John Stamler, M.D., Ph.D., testified at the 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearing on medical cannabis in Iowa City, Iowa. Here’s a copy of his speech. Original transcripts of the 2009 hearings are available at Iowans for Medical Marijuana. LLOYD JESSEN: Can you please state your name. JOHN STAMLER: Yeah. My name is John…
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Former MN Governor Jesse Ventura: “Marijuana Cures Cancer, And Here’s The Proof”
See also: MUST READ: Comprehensive Report on Cannabis Extract Medicine Released at 2013 Drug Policy Alliance Conference Conspiracy Theory With Jesse Ventura has a very popular facebook page (click link to see page). The other day, the page posted the following: Over 1,700 people have shared the link to Waking Times article featuring studies from…
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MUST READ: Comprehensive Report on Cannabis Extract Medicine Released at 2013 Drug Policy Alliance Conference
The 2013 International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Denver, Colorado is underway this weekend, where a new report, years in the making, has finally been released by my good friend Justin Kander. Justin gave me a sneak preview of the report before it was finished. I spent three hours reading the 101 page report earlier…
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Chronic Pain Patient’s Anonymous Testimony: “I Need Cannabis to Live my Life Without Pain…These People in Office in Iowa are Cruel!”
A patient of over 20 years sent in this anonymous testimony: Please keep my name confidential as I have children and would risk prosecution and losing them. I began using cannabis after two unfortunate car accidents within months of each other. I was prescribed pain pills and used a chiropractor for my back injury in…
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Pharmacist Kevin Litten: “To Make Certain Plants Illegal Is An Affront To God”
Pharmacist Kevin Litten gave a fantastic speech at the 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearing in Iowa City, Iowa. Below is his speech. Original transcripts of the hearings are available at Iowans for Medical Marijuana. KEVIN LITTEN: Hello. My name is Kevin Litten. I’m a registered pharmacist in the State of Iowa. My number is…
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[VIDEO] Paralyzed From Neck Down, Fairfield Woman Asks Legislators To Legalize Medical Cannabis — HeartLandConnection.com
Meet Maria Smallow. Maria Smallow: “What can I do? There’s no drug available that would be suitable for me.” Maria, who is paralyzed from the neck down due to degenerative disk disease, was recently interviewed by KTVO News. From Legalizing Marijuana Would Give Fairfield Woman Peace of Mind, Good Night’s Sleep: “Maria Smallow of Fairfield…
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Iowa Crohns Patient To Iowa Legislature: “Cannabis Could Help Me and Thousands Of Iowans Live a Better Life”
The politicians want to hear stories like this from patients here in Iowa! Email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com if you’re an Iowan who would like to have your story heard here on WeedPress! Meet Brian Chalupa. Brian grew up in Washington County and now resides in Johnson County. Brian has tried to discuss cannabis with his…
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16 Month Old From Iowa Needs Low-THC Cannabis Oil For Epileptic Seizures, Says Parents Who Plan Move to Colorado
Four years ago, the former chair of the Iowa Epilepsy Foundation testified at the Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearings on medical marijuana as to cannabis’ potential to treat epilepsy. Today, the Selmiski’s want to try low-THC cannabis to treat their 16-month-old’s seizures. See also: An Iowa Mother’s Desperate Plea: Asks State of Iowa To Legalize…
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An Iowa Mother’s Desperate Plea: Asks State of Iowa To Legalize Medical Marijuana For 11 Year Old Son’s Epileptic Seizures Via YouTube Video
At 5 months old, Quincy began having seizures. That was in 2002. Today, after trying over 20 antiepileptic drugs, Quincy’s mother, Maria la France — who stresses that she does not use marijuana nor give it to her son due to its illegality — has made the following YouTube video pleading for the State of…
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Ricky Williams on Weed: “Like Spinach For Popeye;” “Don’t Get in Trouble”
In an interview with Campus Insiders last month, Ricky Williams said his past weed usage was a source of strength, not a weakness: CI: “Marijuana of course got you, it was a bit of an Achilles heel, the NFL suspension. What do you tell a kid who gets busted for pot?” Williams: “I don’t agree…
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QCTimes Editorial Board Sunday Editorial: Don’t Imprison Benton Mackenzie! #FreeBentonMackenzie
See also: BREAKING NEWS: Quad City Times, Reason Magazine, Highlight Iowa Man’s Struggle To Cure Cancer Using Cannabis Oil UPDATE: Iowan Benton Mackenzie Clarifies How He Grew Cannabis Plants To Make Cancer Curing Cannabis Oil Two Sundays ago the Quad City Times broke the story on the legal plight of Benton Mackenzie’s, an Iowa man…
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UPDATE: Iowan Benton Mackenzie Clarifies How He Grew Cannabis Plants To Make Cancer Curing Cannabis Oil
Benton McKenzie has posted a public clarification after the Quad City Times front page Sunday article that came out this past weekend: See Also: BREAKING NEWS: Quad City Times, Reason Magazine, Highlight Iowa Man’s Struggle To Cure Cancer Using Cannabis Oil Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more developments on this case. The media has responded…
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Minnesota Court of Appeals: 15 Year Old Rastafarian Has Religious Right To Possess Cannabis Pipe
See also: BREAKING NEWS: Quad City Times, Reason Magazine, Highlight Iowa Man’s Struggle To Cure Cancer Using Cannabis Oil Another victory for the religious use of cannabis has come out of the courts in Minnesota! Last Monday, a ruling from the Minnesota Court of Appeals (copy of the ruling is at end of this article)…
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BREAKING NEWS: Quad City Times, Reason Magazine, Highlight Iowa Man’s Struggle To Cure Cancer Using Cannabis Oil
Iowan Benton Mackenzie has been using cannabis oil to cure his cancer. Now, Iowa wants him and his family in prison. The Quad City Times did an excellent feature article yesterday on Mackenzie’s fight to stay out of prison, Medical Marijuana Heads For Trial In Iowa: He used to be more of an outdoorsy type…
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Medical Marijuana Hearing Scheduled for March 4th at 11 am at the Capitol: Let’s Pack This Hearing!
WHEN: Monday March 4th, 11 am Where: Room 22, Des Moines Capitol What: Iowans Invited To Give Testimony Concerning Senate File 79, a Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Iowans have an opportunity coming up one week from Monday to testify as to how medical marijuana affects them, their families, and their communities. Please share this…
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Switzerland to Allow Four Plants Per Person Legally Starting January 1st
From Ian Sparks at The Daily Mail: Swiss cannabis smokers will be allowed to grow four marijuana plants each (to stop them buying drugs illegally) By IAN SPARKS Last updated at 2:07 AM on 17th November 2011 Cannabis smokers in Switzerland will soon be allowed to grow up to four marijuana plants each at home…
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Lawsuit Against State of Iowa Challenges Constitutionality of Controlled Substances Act
This June, Carl Olsen filed a lawsuit against the State of Iowa for failure to remove cannabis from Schedule I. Read the lawsuit here. After asking for an extra 30 days to reply to the lawsuit’s constitutional allegations against the State of Iowa, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office filed a motion to dismiss the case.…
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Willie Nelson’s Kangaroo Court
Is Wille Nelson being made for a fool? Earlier this year, Willie Nelson was asked to sing a song in court in order to avoid going to jail for marijuana charges. Now, the judge wants to “uphold the law…” and is being opposed by the prosecution! From United Press International: SIERRA BLANCA, Texas, July 9…
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DEA Denies Rescheduling Petition; Advocates Plan Appeal
NORML’s recent blog post further proves the DEA’s contempt for an honest dialogue about marijuana policy: no matter what the evidence says, MARIJUANA ISN’T MEDICINE! Insert obligatory “DEA GO AWAY” rant here. Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, I’m going to go ahead and skip repeating what NORML said about the denial…
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WA: Board of Pharmacy Doesn’t Want to Review Science
Despite the fact that Washington’s Don Pierce has recognized that rescheduling marijuana at the state level and petitioning the federal government is the “ultimate solution” to ending federal interference with state medical marijuana laws, the Washington Board of Pharmacy has decided to “not consider” rescheduling marijuana. The National Boards of Pharmacy had a news alert…
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How to Win Medical Marijuana in Iowa, Part 1: Distractivism Issues
I’ve decided to run a series of articles outlining the steps needed to get medical marijuana passed in Iowa. When the country thinks of “Iowa,” they think of two things: corn, and caucuses. Well, unless they’re a football fan, and then there’s the Cyclones (kidding Hawk fans). Seeing as the political reality of Iowa reflects…
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Showtime: Weeds Season 7 Premiere TONIGHT!
Weeds is back (nuh nuh nuh), back again. (nuh nuh nuh) Nancy’s back, (nuh nuh nuh), with her friends… K I’m done. Anyways… What to expect, this newest and most gloriest season of them all? Well, a recent TV Guide interview with series creator Jenji Kohan has some clues: After three years in prison, Nancy…
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Ron Paul, Barney Frank, Introduce H.R. 2306 to End Federal Prohibition!
The Marijuana Policy Project announced new legislation, introduced by Ron Paul and Barney Frank, that would get the federal government out of state medical decisions! Read about it here. From the MPP blog: Today, a handful of visionary and courageous Members of Congress, led by Rep. Barney Frank, introduced the “Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act…
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“War on Drugs” Officially “Over The Hill.”
Man, wars sure get old. Today marks the 40th anniversary of Tricky Dicky’s “War on Drugs.” And oh, what a legacy… An article on FoxNews.com, AP IMPACT: After 40 years, $1 trillion, US War on Drugs has failed to meet any of its goals showed that the times are indeed changing: MEXICO CITY (AP) —…
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Movie Review: “Square Grouper: The Godfathers of Ganja”
I just rented and watched Square Grouper: The Godfathers of Ganja on Amazon.com. I’d highly recommend this movie to anyone interested in a good story. Square Grouper (click here for the official website) has three different stories to tell: the DEA/FBI frame-up of “The Black Tuna Gang,” the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, and Everglades City.…
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Lawsuit Filed Against State of Iowa Yesterday. Weed All About It!
Yesterday, I had the humbling experience of serving someone for the first time. No, I didn’t serve dinner. I served a lawsuit. The defendant: The State of Iowa. The Board of Pharmacy hearings were initiated with a lawsuit. The Iowa Legislature has stalled long enough at the expense of sick Iowa Patients. Why is the…
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Governor Christie: “Get the Other Four Corners”
In a recent Toke of the Town article, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire was quoted while expressing her support for Senate Bill 5073, which would give patients safe access and legal protection they don’t currently have. This quote highlights something I find very important for the movement. Said the Governor, “I’ve indicated to the Senator I’m…
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Minnesota: Stop this bill in it’s tracks!
I wrote about a confusing series of events earlier this week up in Minnesota. I’m still confused. After posting an article on WeedPress about a potential usurpation of state sovereignty, Executive Director of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Cody Wiberg responded to my posting with a note on the BOP’s Facebook page. I am very…
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A Hijacking of State Sovereignty: Is this politics, or science?
Well, this is confusing. Minnesota activist Kurt Hanna sent the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy a petition on March 16th to remove cannabis from Schedule I. The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy is currently required to respond to this petition within 60 days under Minnesota Statute 14.09: “The state Board of Pharmacy, after consulting with the Advisory…
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Governor Gary Johnson Presidential Money Bomb Today!
Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson officially announced his 2012 presidential candidacy yesterday in New Hampshire. Support real Change. Donate to Gary’s Presidential campaign in Money Bomb today! It is my opinion that the most important issue facing our country today is the national deficit. Recently, as Chapter President of DMACC’s Young Americans for Liberty,…
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Canada: Medical Marijuana Program Unconstitutional
Prohibitively unconstitutional, that is. I just printed off the 109 page ruling by Justice Donald Taliano. Thanks to the hard work of Canadian activists, including Cannabis Culture contributor Matthew Mernagh, this monumental decision brought an interesting question to mind: is there a similar argument to be made here in the States? Cannabis Culture’s article on…
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4/20 Rally at Washington DC
There is a rally going on! If there’s ever an example of how much one activist can accomplish with an idea, then is it. I first became aware of this march back when the facebook page for Overgrow the Government. Here’s some information from The rally’s website. Welcome to the official Overgrow the Government website!…
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More information: Lynnice Wedewer, cannabis cancer patient
I’ve posted some of Lynnice’s recent media interviews on here before. Now, she has her own website! Check it out…lots of information. Lynnice plans on speaking at the 2011 Iowa Global Marijuana march. For more information, check the Facebook age for the event! As always, I’ll post about what happens on May 7th here on…
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SSDP’s Justin Kander: Man cures cancer with cannabis successfully
I met Justin in Washington DC in early February while attending CPAC 2011 to volunteer for Governor Gary Johnson. Justin has established himself as a respectable activist in Maryland. Here’s his guest column in the The Diamondback Online from the University of Maryland. Diamondbackonline.com article . The Diamondback > Opinion Guest column: Alternate treatment By…
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Weed’s the next big economic boom. Everyone selling weed is broke. What’s going on?
Two recent media articles have given me some food for thought. Let me know what you think. Something isn’t adding up… No money to be made? Tons of money to be made? Definitely does not add up. We’re broke as a country. How does this make you feel? Send comments to jkarimi2007@hotmail.com.
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Green Central Station interview Part 3
This is the final part of the Lynnice Wedewer’s interview with Green Central Station. Part 3 Alright, going back into the final session of Green Central Station. Thank you Lynnice for being so patient with us here at Green Central Station. — Ray “Oh, no, it’s an honor really, I wish I would have stood…
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Action needed by Friday!
The Senate Human Resources now has only until Friday, March 4 to act on the bill, before we have to wait until next January to try to move it again. Please, will you use this action link to write to all the members of the committee, and tell your story about how medical marijuana has…
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Medical Marijuana Legislation Reintroduced in Iowa — Contact Your Legislators!
http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=31260511 Action Alert Medical Marijuana Legislation Reintroduced In Iowa Legislation that seeks to legalize the physician-supervised use of medical marijuana was reintroduced this week in the Iowa legislature. The bill received subcommittee approval on Thursday, February 24, but must clear Senate Human Resources Committee next week before the March 4 deadline. You can contact the…
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What Iowa’s Medical Marijuana bill says
Just read through the bill at Iowa’s Legislative Tracking website. Here’s the highlights: For patients with cancer, glaucoma, HIV, Hep C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn’s (ibs), Alzheimer’s, nail patella, chronic pain, cachexia or wasting syndrome (severe nausea) and seizures, including but not limited to epilepsy. Is not more than two and one-half ounces of usable;…
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Interested in marching on D.C. to protest cannabis laws on 4/20?
WeedPress has been asked to officially sponsor this national protest march on Washington D.C. to protest the unjust, unconstitutional, and un-American laws prohibiting cannabis. For Immediate Release Media Contact: Jason Warf 502 396 5663 Stickman200210@gmail.com Grassroots Activists Head to the Nation’s Capitol to End Prohibition Millions to Gather in Hopes to Cease Lies and Propaganda…
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Marijuana Mental Illness “Study:” False Claims (As Usual)
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-02-09/news/bs-ed-marijuana-letter-20110209_1_mental-illness-medical-marijuana-lower-rates A false link between marijuana and mental illness February 09, 2011 The article published today in “Health News” makes the claim that smoking marijuana is “linked” to early onset of mental illness. However, although the article implies some sort of cause and effect, that conclusion has no scientific basis. In fact, the authors of…
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Carl’s Cannabis Corner, January 23, 2011
http://blip.tv/file/4673441 My guest is Jason Karimi, Author of WeedPress Blog .We will discuss efforts to find a sponsor for medical marijuana legislation in Iowa, as well as Jason’s role in co-founding Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana and the effort to establish a Board of Directors for the organization. We will also discuss: SSB 1016 –…
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Iowa State Police Association Lobbying for Removal of Marijuana From Schedule I
While looking at lobbyist declarations for the Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s SSB 1016 (removal of marijuana from schedule I to two to recognize “medically accepted use in the United States”), I saw something interesting: the Iowa State Police Association, previously “Undecided,” is now “For” the bill. Senate Study Bill 1016, this year’s annual Iowa Board…
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DEA Names Marijuana Policy Project #1 Enemy
WeedPress sidenote: Reading the DEA position on marijuana that highlights the MPP, it’s interesting to see just how much reform victories have come about these past couple of years. Thanks, DEA, for brightening my mood and helping me realize just how badly you liars are getting whooped, now that the facts are rolling in. Gotta…
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Iowa Public Radio covers medical marijuana
Medical Marijuana Legislation. Medical Marijuana Legislation 01/05/11 filed by Jeneane Beck Advocates of medical marijuana are gearing up for the start of the Legislative Session hoping to convince State Lawmakers to reclassify the drug. Leaders of both political parties have already expressed an unwillingness to legalize pot for medicinal purposes. But Iowa Public Radio’s…
WeedPress: The Paper Trail 