Tag: marijuana
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South Dakota Senate Passes Resolution Calling for Prayer — While Cannabis Policy Still in Flux
South Dakota Senate Passes Resolution Calling for Prayer — While Cannabis Policy Still in Flux By Reverend Jason Karimi | WeedPress | February 4, 2026 This week, the South Dakota Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 604 — a non-binding call urging residents of the state to “return to the Lord Most High” and observe a…
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How South Dakota Cannabis Businesses Actually Interact With Federal Law: A Plain-English Guide for Patients, Owners, and Lawmakers
How South Dakota Cannabis Businesses Actually Interact With Federal Law: A Plain-English Guide for Patients, Owners, and Lawmakers By WeedPress Staff South Dakota has legal medical cannabis. The federal government still lists cannabis as Schedule I. Both of those statements are true at the same time—and that contradiction sits at the heart of nearly every…
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Why Success Is So Rare: Zig Ziglar’s Five Gates You Must Pass
They stab you in the backAnd they claim that you are not lookingBut Jah have them in the regionIn the valley of decision Go down back-biter, (down back-bite)Go down back-biter, (down back-bite) Now you get what you wantDo you want more? (want more)Now you get what you wantDo you want more? (want more?) – Bob…
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Gateway Drug Theory Rejected By DEA and HHS: Federal Register
81 Fed. Reg. 53767, 53784 (Aug. 12, 2016) (concluding that “research does not support a direct causal relationship between regular marijuana use and other illicit drug use” and emphasizing that “[l]ittle evidence supports the hypothesis that initiation of marijuana use leads to an abuse disorder with other illicit substances”). Full text of the decision available…
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Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act
This one has a good intro: BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act.” SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds and determines that: (1) Whereas the framers of the United States Constitution and the people of…
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Nebraska: Former Governor Funding Anti-Cannabis Politicians Campaigns While AG Lies About Federal Laws
Despite 70% of Nebraskans voting to demand their rights to use cannabis as medicine (five ounces of flower is as of the time of this blog article legal for Nebraskans to possess and even sell to each other) biased officials in Nebraska’s top law enforcement office are making legally incorrect public proclamations. Weaponizing and cherry…
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NEW: 2025 DEA Rescheduling Hearing Timeline Schedule
A bully abusing patients walks into a legal trap.
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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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What Happened With Former First Lady Laura Bush’s “Secret Marijuana Religion?”
Oprah, Jay Leno, and even the Today show…Laura Bush has repeatedly stated, and been backed up on a claim by her family…that Laura Bush’s religion uses marijuana as a key part of it’s religious practice. Does Laura Bush use marijuana as part of her religious practice? It would make sense given her reputation during college.…
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Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Better Quality of Life Outcomes
Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Better Quality of Life Outcomes BY NORML POSTED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2022 São Paulo, Brazil: Cannabis consumers report better mental health and quality of life outcomes than do non-users, according to data published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Brazilian investigators surveyed a convenience sample of 7,491 self-identified marijuana consumers and 839 non-users. Participants’ responses were…
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Study: Cannabis Consumers Are Not Less Motivated Than Non-Users
Study: Cannabis Consumers Are Not Less Motivated Than Non-Users BY NORML POSTED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2022 Memphis, TN: Regular consumers of cannabis are more likely to engage in effort-related decision making tasks than are non-users, according to data published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. A team of researchers at the University of Memphis assessed motivation in a cohort of…
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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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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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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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Federal Government Cancels Maine’s Mental Health Grants Due to State’s Medical Cannabis Program
Cannabis Business Times has more details on which school districts lost their funding due to their state marijuana laws in Maine.
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NIACC basketball player sentenced for marijuana misdemeanor
https://www.kimt.com/content/news/NIACC-basketball-player-sentenced-for-marijuana-misdemeanor-569581411.html Yeah, because arresting athletes in Iowa’s top conferences is great for society and not a total waste of time. So much for respecting natural liberties and leaving peaceful people alone. Relevant parts of the article: Trey Le Sampson, 19 of Davenport, has been given a deferred judgment and one year of supervised probation after…
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Finally: Reynolds says she’s comfortable with board recs on medical marijuana
Radio Iowa has this predictable news from the drunken governor whose alcoholic past has been one of her excuses for dodging patients or engaging them as human freaking beings for the past three years.
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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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Iowa Mom: DHS Taking Children From CBD Users, Marijuana Patients Should Be Top Priority In 2020
Here’s a note dropped in a patient group recently that should be read by orgs and supporters working on the issue. For more on the issue read: Soldiers are not the only ones who suffer from PTSD, I need to make that clear. Domestic violence survivors have PTSD especially when they were mentally abused.…
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Iowa board denies panic disorders, ADD to illnesses that qualify for medical cannabis
Cynthia Foder at KCCI News Channel 8 has the details.
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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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Iowa Marijuana Bills And Rules Update: 2-11-2020
New Action based on your list: Marijuana example. You requested to be notified of the following actions or changes to your watched bills and rules: Legislation HSB 609 A bill for an act relating to controlled substances, including amending the controlled substance schedules, removing certain references to marijuana, making penalties applicable, and including effective date…
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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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EIGHT Iowa Marijuana Bills Get 2020 Subcommittee Assignments [DETAILS]
The following are active bills (click bill title to read full bill text) that are moving through subcommittees this rigged politically frustrating 2020 legislative session of liberty freedom hating big government whores. Will register on the legislative website as a lobbyist as “undecided” as per usual. New Action based on your list: Marijuana .…
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Medical Marijuana Will Not Expand Unless We Talk About Full Legalization At Same Time To Keep Pressure On
According to today’s marijuana press conference on legalization in Minnesota
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Interview With Craig J. Cesal, Federal Lifer For First-Time Marijuana Offense
“The trouble [with injustice] is that once you see it, you can’t unsee it. And once you’ve seen it, keeping quiet, saying nothing, becomes as political an act as speaking out. There is no innocence. Either way, you’re accountable.” —Arundhati Roy For more articles, keep following. Gonna blow this case up. Article, From A Federal…
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If You Think Marijuana Is A Racist Word And Thus Shouldn’t Be Used You Simply Don’t Get It
Marijuana was a racist word. Nobody “normal” uses that term and thinks, “hey racism,” today. Here’s the details for that discussion from Reason Magazine: Gordon’s issue with the term stems from his belief that it’s rooted in racism. It’s not a completely outlandish idea. In fact, one of the leaders of the movement to make…
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5 People Died So Far From Illegal Unregulated Marijuana Pens #BlackMarketNews
So this isn’t good for anyone, but it may lead to solutions. The problem is clearly that marijuana is illegal, which leaves unregulated products on the street that make people sick. Black market issues are front and center as the marijuana industry reaction to the vape pen outbreaks across the country — now totaling over…
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Now Hiring: Student Intern For Strategies On Minnesota Cannabis Legalization
From a top advocacy group in Minnesota comes this internship opportunity for students: https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/483885099064245/?source=share Policy Intern Sensible Change Minnesota Internship/Placement We are looking for a student who wants to gain experience working on policy change in Minnesota! Ideal candidates have great attention to detail, are self-sufficient, and able to utilize technology to work remotely.…
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Minnesota Governor Says “Get Ready For Legalization Next Year”
KIMT 3 News has the latest from the AP: ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’s ordered state agencies to be prepared to legalize recreational marijuana next year if the Legislature approves a bill. But Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he’ll block the bill in the Republican-controlled chamber. Walz tells…
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BREAKING: Illinois Just Legalized Marijuana
JB Pritzker’s number one campaign promise has been fulfilled, returning justice to the halls of injustice in the War On Minorities.
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NUMBERS: 2,857 Active Iowa Patients Have Marijuana Cards; 703 Individual Doctors Have Participated; An Estimated 20,000 Total Iowans Qualify
As of May 10 of 2019 according to the Office of Medical Cannabidiol Website. Click here to see the latest statistics.
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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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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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MedPharm Marijuana Dispensary To Host Iowa Yoga Wellness Workshop Next Thursday February 7th In Windsor Heights Medical Marijuana Store!
RSVP to the event here Therapeutic Yoga Workshop – Cultivating Wellness Details Cultivating Wellness Therapeutic Yoga Workshop When: 6:30pm, Thursday, January 7th Where: Windsor Heights Dispensary Cost: Free Join us on Thursday evening to experience therapeutic yoga at our Windsor Heights dispensary, lead by experienced yoga therapist Sandy Eimers. The session will focus on…
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Watch The 2019 Cannabis Super Bowl Ad [VIDEO] Iowa Marijuana License Holder Acreage Holdings Censored Super Bowl Ad — Seen Here Courtesy of PROHBTD
Former Speaker of the House John Boehner is on the board. Can we get this on TV John? Please?
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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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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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Cannabinoids in bipolar affective disorder: a review and discussion of their therapeutic potential (2005
ashton 2005 cannabis j psychopharm Download at the above PDF link Cannabinoids in bipolar affective disorder: a review and discussion of their therapeutic potential C. H. Ashton Department of Psychiatry, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. P. B. Moore Department of Psychiatry, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Royal…
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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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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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Paul Ryan, Republican Speaker of the House Surprisingly Endorses CBD, Industrial Hemp At Kentucky Rally Yesterday | October 31st 2018
From Ganjapreneur: Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) gave a surprise endorsement on Tuesday to industrial hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), the widely-touted cannabis ingredient that is growing increasingly mainstream as an alternative medicine. First reported by Marijuana Moment, Ryan addressed the issue while campaigning in Kentucky for his colleague Rep. Andy Barr (R-Kentucky). It…
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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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Damian “Junior Gong” Marley Public Lecture
Published on Jul 3, 2018 Damian “Junior Gong” Marley delivers public lecture at the UWI Mona. This event was put on by the Department of Literature in English under the title “MonaRock”. Watch here below with excerpts listed and links to more books on the subject. And um, this is the last one. I was…
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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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WATCH: Elon Musk Smokes Marijuana On Joe Rogan Experience Podcast
Elon Musk smoking a blunt for the first time on Joe Rogan's podcast is Internet gold https://t.co/nx8zQ7HlyB — Gifdsports (@gifdsports) September 7, 2018 Now that’s how you reach inner space. Well played, Elon. Well played.
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September 28th: The 3rd Annual University of Iowa Harm Reduction Summit
Register to Join us on 9/28 in Iowa City for the Iowa Harm Reduction Summit View this email in your browser Overdose prevention, hepatitis C treatment, and expanding a care continuum for people who use drugs. Experts from around the country will visit Iowa on September 28th to share their experiences working in syringe service…
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WeedPress First Broke This Story. CBS2 Chicago Picked It Up Calling It “False Promises” In the Medical Marijuana Industry. We Did A Good Work But Facebook Banned Us For Linking The CBS Chicago Article. Conclusion?
Screw Facebook, we’re moving to imperfect twitter. Here’s our coverage followed by CBS, exposing Eric Arndt’s predatory business in Addison Illinois. Facebook said it was against community standards, and we can’t post for three days on our page. They also threatened to permanently unpublish WeedPress, so we’re done posting there and will be moving to…
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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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Cedar Rapids 420 Drug War Checkpoint Turned Up Sketchy Constitutional Arguments — Was This Checkpoint’s Procedures Even Fully Legal?
In 2018, the Cedar Rapids Police Department announced that they would be ignoring prescription drugged driving to focus on stoned driving. Check out their post and write to us if you were one of the victims. <a href=”>https://www.facebook.com/WeedPress-137129759688948/”>Follow WeedPress on Facebook</a> Cedar Rapids Police Department 16 April · The Cedar Rapids Police Department will be…
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Oklahoma Senator Claims Medical Marijuana Is Just For “Getting High” | Marijuana Moment
From https://www.marijuanamoment.net/oklahoma-senator-claims-medical-marijuana-is-just-for-getting-high/: A U.S. senator from a state where polls indicate his constituents will legalize medical marijuana this month is calling cannabis’s therapeutic value into question. “Marijuana is not used for anyone on chronic pain other than just getting high and to escape from the pain,” Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said in a Friday interview. “Marijuana’s…
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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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KCRG TV-9 Covers Opiate Crisis…While Certain Iowans Judge Sick People As Less Than Human, Others Seek Compassionate Alternatives Instead
http://www.kcrg.com/templates/2015_Sub_Video_Share?contentObj=483278551 Medical cannabis as an alternative wasn’t included in this report but has been included in others. Opiates are much more dangerous than cannabis, and CB1 and CB2 receptors in the brain are a major cause of migraines. Endocannabinoid science matters. From KCRG’s article, “Feeling the pain of the opiate crackdown:” “In fact, to reduce…
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Here’s Why Iowa Medical Marijuana Patients Are Mad And Signing Petitions While Discussing Potential Lawsuits Against The State In Their Own Words #Lawsuits #Petitions #Redress #Grievance
The comments on a popular petition requesting Iowa state officials provide continuing education courses for doctors by utilizing currently existing University courses from around the world may bring you to tears. Trigger warnings: these are parents suffering for their kids. Click here if you’re from Iowa to sign this petition. Before the comments from Iowans,…
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Petition to State of Iowa — create educational classes by end of summer so Iowa doctors stop refusing to certify patients in pain
After the Bleeding Heartland reported on two health giants blocking Iowa patients from the medical cannabis program, patients in Iowa have come together to demand action be taken to resolve the problem. A petition created today at Change.org is linked below. Please sign and share this petition — more patients have been turned away then…
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Need Help Writing Your Legislator? Follow This Link And Sample Email
Hi __________ My name is (name) and I live in your district. I may or may not be a voter but marijuana is important to me. If you could vote in favor of allowing the medical cannabidiol advisory board to decide this issue on the science I would really appreciate it. Currently both patients and…
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Dispensary Licenses Granted Today While $10 Million Marijuana Grow Facility Continues Construction in Des Moines
From MJ Biz Daily: The winning retailers and their dispensary locations: MedPharm Iowa, with locations in Windsor Heights and Sioux City Have a Heart Compassion Care, with locations in Council Bluffs and Davenport Iowa Cannabis Company, with one location in Waterloo The dispensaries must open by Dec. 1. Read the full article from MJ Biz…
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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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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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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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Guide to Iowa Caucuses: Becoming a Delegate, and Introducing Medical Cannabis Resolutions
A coordinated effort is underway throughout Iowa to send medical cannabis supporters to the Iowa Caucuses. Here’s everything you need to know for this upcoming Tuesday. Dates to know: Precinct Caucuses: January 21 (next Tuesday) County Conventions: March 8 District Conventions: April 26 Republicans, look up your caucus location here: http://www.iowagop.org/2014-caucus-page/ Democrats, look up your…
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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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TONIGHT: 6 PM, Des Moines Public Library Downtown, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa” in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
NOTE: Meeting is in meeting rooms 2 and 3. Meeting room 1 is having a writers workshop tonight. DECEMBER 2, 2013 CONTACT: Joe Bolkcom, 319-330-9541 PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE USE NOTE: At 5:00 pm tonight Dr. Jenison and patient/family member presenters (below) will be available at the Des Moines Public Libary for interviews prior to…
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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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[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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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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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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Keokuk Man With Epilepsy, Chronic Migraines: “I Turned to Marijuana, And It Seemed To Be The Best Form of Medication”
A man from Keokuk, Iowa writes: “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 agree with…
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[UPDATE]: 17 Month Old Iowan Needing Cannabis Oil Interviewed by Wartburg College Students on “Good Morning Waverly”
See also: 16 Month Old From Iowa Needs Low-THC Cannabis Oil For Epileptic Seizures, Says Parents Who Plan Move to Colorado Good Morning Waverly is on Facebook. From The Wartburg Circuit website: “Good Morning Waverly is produced by students in the Department of Communication Arts at Wartburg College. You can watch Good Morning Waverly live…
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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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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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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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Time4Hemp Has A New Website — And Is Now On iHeart Radio! Check Out Carl’s Cannabis Corner This Sunday at 1 PM Central
Time 4 Hemp has a new website. Check it out! And tune into Carl’s Cannabis Corner this Sunday at 1 pm central for the latest update on our work here in Iowa to get cannabis removed from Schedule I. Just got this message from Casper Leitch, the founder of the Time 4 Hemp Broadcasting Network:…
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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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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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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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Court Explains The Problem With NORML’s Argument, Dismisses Medical Marijuana Lawsuit Against Obama Administration
NORML’s lawsuit against the Obama administration, filed earlier this month, has been dismissed. I’ve been following this case but not blogging about it. I’m only even blogging about the final ruling (this case was dead before it started) to point one thing out: the courts have yet again explained to cannabis activists how to solve…
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Daily Iowan: “Expensive efforts to seize drugs on I-80 harm Iowa City”
From The Daily Iowan: Expensive efforts to seize drugs on I-80 harm Iowa City BY DI EDITORIAL BOARD | NOVEMBER 15, 2011 7:20 AM Through December, the Iowa City police are projected to spend nearly $4,500 per every pound of marijuana seized on Interstate 80. This figure does not account for detainment costs or opportunity…
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Hawaii: Rastafarian Calls Sentencing “An Answer to Our Prayers” Last Friday
Also see: Hawaii: Rastafarian To Begin Jury Trial Monday After Four Year Delay ‘Cannabis Minister Guilty,’ Hawaii Tribune-Herald Hawaii’s Reverend Harris remains free to appeal her case for the religious use of marijuana after sentencing last Friday. Reverend Harris, convicted last month of “commercial promotion of marijuana,” appeared before Circuit Court Judge Glenn Hara last…
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Iowa District Court Declines to Consider Whether Marijuana Is Medicine; Olsen Plans to Appeal to Iowa Supreme Court
“The more corrupt the republic, the more numerous the laws.” ~Tacitus, Annals Medical marijuana patients remain in limbo after an Iowa District Judge declined to acknowledge the language in Iowa Code Chapter 124 last week. Judge Brad McCall, appointed to the bench last June by Governor Branstad, dismissed a lawsuit against the State of Iowa…
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Minnesota: Judge Grants Rastafarian Exemption From Probation Drug Testing
For the past 18 months, Minnesotan Jamison Arend has been openly smoking cannabis daily — with a judge’s approval. Jamison, a licensed Rastafarian Minister, was sentenced to five years probation in March of 2010 after an altercation at his home. During sentencing, Judge Judith Tilsen handed down a groundbreaking exemption to the State’s probation drug…
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Rick Santorum Responds to Marijuana, States Rights Questions at 2011 Ames Straw Poll; Bachmann, Cain, Refuse to Answer
I went to the Ames Straw Poll last month in the hopes of hearing 2012 Republican candidates speak about marijuana legalization. Before attending, I did some research into where the 2012 candidates stand on marijuana and shared my findings here on WeedPress. While at the Straw Poll, after voting for Rick Parry, I ran into…
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Iowa Supreme Court: Marijuana Smell Still May Be Probable Cause for Subsequent Search
Yesterday’s decision in the Iowa Supreme Court case Watts v. Iowa was discussed on the G R L Law Blog: Smell of Marijuana and Probable Cause It is not uncommon for police officers to claim that they “immediately detected a strong odor of marijuana” coming from the vehicle, apartment or house. They then use that…
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Full Text of Ron Paul’s Bill to End Federal Prohibition of Marijuana: HR 2306
Psst: If anyone out there is going to the Ames Straw Poll today, vote Ron Paul. Thanks. Ron Paul and Barney Frank introduced legislation earlier this year that would repeal federal penalties for production, distribution, and possession of marijuana, leaving states free to address the issue as they wish. The federal government’s role would be…
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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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Army Drug Counselor Caught Dealing Cocaine, Highlights Drug War Failures
This past Friday was the 40th Anniversary of the War on Drugs, and it looks like people are rethinking drug policy more than ever. CBS News reported the recent report by the Global Commission on Drug Policy, which stated what marijuana activists have known for a long time: the War on Drugs, specifically the marijuana…
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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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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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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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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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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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Obama: Legalizing Drugs Worthy of Debate
Obama didn’t say anything truly spectacular. He is still against legalization. At least he acknowledged the question, rather than laughing it off. Nice change of rhetoric, Mr. President. Much appreciated. Now, where’s the Change?
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Clel Baudler’s Bill? Not A Problem!
This Wednesday, January 26th, at 9:15AM, there will be a subcommittee hearing on House Study Bill 4, in room 102 of the Supreme Court Consult Room for Public Safety. Follow this link to track the bill’s progress: http://tinyurl.com/6ey9ht This bill, introduced by Clel Baudler, is great news for us. There are 31 lobbyists registered for…
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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…
WeedPress: The Paper Trail 