Tag: University of Iowa
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How Kim Reynolds Bullied Iowa City Council Members Out of Decriminalizing Marijuana
Iowa city council members who wished to decriminalize marijuana tell Iowa cannabis activists Kim Reynolds threatened to take away city funds from the state if the city council pursues marijuana decriminalization. As of today Kim Reynolds is the most unpopular governor in the country. Republicans stifling debate on a winning political issue using threats to…
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Spring 2019 Lecture on Free Speech From Jason Karimi at U of I, Minnesota and Iowa RD for YAL
Note: I was told to do this presentation five minutes before it was given, with no notice I was supposed to do anything this day. I had not seen the slides before, so, I was completely making up what to talk about as I went along with this. It was still a lot of fun,…
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Volunteers Wanted: University of Iowa researcher looking at medical marijuana’s effect on older adults
Older Iowans who use marijuana products, it’s not too late to apply. KWWL 7 News has the details here.
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Do Firms Get High? The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Firm Performance, Corporate Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Activity
Do Firms Get High? The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Firm Performance, Corporate Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Activity Posted: 16 Jan 2020 Jue Wang University of Iowa – Department of Finance Shagun Pant University of Iowa – Department of Finance Tong Yao University of Iowa – Henry B. Tippie College of Business Date Written: June 25,…
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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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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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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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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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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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Cannabis Science Inc. Press Release about Lynnice Wedewer, 7 time Cannabis Survivor
Cannabis Science Announces Critical Cancer Patient Dr. Lynnice Wedewer, Ph.D., Cured Seven Times By Medical Cannabis The Company Plans A Documentary Featuring Dr. Lynnice Wedewer, Ph.D., And Other Cancer Patients Being Treated with Medical Cannabis COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis Science Inc. (NASD OTCBB: CBIS) a pioneering US biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis products, is pleased…
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