Tag: Young Americans for Liberty
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Cannabis Movement Ending Era Of Personalities
The cannabis world is structurally changing. It’s moving away from informal, personality-driven, relationship-based influence and toward: 1. compliance-heavy operations 2. institutional capital 3. audited finances 4. federal-facing regulatory posture 5. documentation, transparency, and risk controls That shift favors people and organizations that are: 1. procedurally clean 2. boring in a good way 3. compliance-literate 4.…
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WeedPress Warned Political Violence Was Increasing And Now A 19 Year Old Was Assassinated
I met with Governor Kim Reynolds with the head of the Iowa College Republicans and other leaders in 2017 to warn political violence with my college activist group was on the rise. My colleague at Iowa State, Ryan Hurley, former President of Young Americans for Liberty at Iowa State, testified to the Governor he was…
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FDA Says Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Law Doesn’t Risk Federal Funds For Academic Institutions
POLITICS FDA Says Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Law Doesn’t Risk Federal Funds For Academic Institutions https://www.marijuanamoment.net/fda-says-iowas-medical-marijuana-law-doesnt-risk-federal-funds-for-academic-institutions/
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RFRA Changes The Cannabis Game; Fulfills My Prediction Religious Cannabis Constitutional Claims
Prior to RFRA state laws, I argued the first amendment right to religion would bring constitutional rulings for individuals protecting religious access to cannabis in private prayer. I think this is still the inevitable end result of cannabis litigations. There are several things to note about the RFRA.
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Standing Granted In Religious Cannabis Lawsuit
A case I’m working on for a religious cannabis lawsuit demanding equal access to state authorized medical dispensaries via some remedy entailing a separate process for religious users to apply for a religious card has been granted standing following the state’s motion to dismiss. The case will now move on to the merits. I am…
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Religious Cannabis Exemption Iowa Research
Government cannot favor religious activity over secular, or visa versa. The judicial cannon of constitutional avoidance means an unconstitutional statute is only unconstitutional if it is actually applied to someone in an unconstitutional way. Someone has to be injured by it, or it’s never going to be held unconstitutional. The problem with…
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Sioux Falls, Register Today For Intensive Training On How To Run For State Legislature By December 11th
Liberty Candidate Academy is a one-day, intensive training on how to run for state legislature. It is free of charge and open to all who are serious about running for office to defend the principles of liberty, regardless of political party. This Liberty Candidate Academy will be held: Saturday, December 11th 2021Start: 9:00 AM End:…
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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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The Real Nature of Politics and Politicians
The Real Nature of Politics and Politicians or America’s System Works, But Not the Way You Think! By Mike Rothfeld (Editor’s Note: I met Mike at the Campaign For Liberty convention in Atlanta in January 2010. This guy is a take-no-prisoners guerrilla fighter. If you see Mike in person giving a speech, you’ll either love him…
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Something About Madison Wisconsin’s Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival October 5-6
Some dude posted this picture and said to share it so like, here I am. Could have used some details, like a URL or something, and I’m not going to google it but it’s a great graphic deserving of a share just for that alone. If dude that shared this is reading, check out this…
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Here’s Another Internship Opportunity For College Students In Poli Sci
Or pretty much any other major, really. I took an internship with YAL earlier this year and am a former Chapter President (DMACC 2011-2012) and am greatly supportive of what they are doing to educate and activate students on economic prosperity, peace, and liberty. Check it out, they’re very intense and can teach you things…
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VIDEO: YAL Activist Training At U of I 2019 | WeedPress Gives Short Speech On How To Defend Free Speech, Attacks | Liberty Experts Give Insights, Tips, Tactics For Effective Activism!
Above is unedited footage. When we get time we may add it to a montage. Video courtesy of NuMedia Unlimited 2019. Event filmed with permission from Young Americans for Liberty at the University of Iowa. Chapter President Devin Lynch put on a stellar training. Massive appreciation to YAL U of I for getting this event…
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Internship Opportunity In Iowa For Representative Jeff Shipley At The Iowa State Capitol, Interested Students Encouraged To Apply WITH RESUME
Jeff Shipley, an Iowa State Representative elected by YAL’s Operation Win at the Door program this year, is seeking interns for the coming legislative session in Iowa. Interns may receive college credit for the completion of this internship. Interested applicants should respond with their resume so we can connect you with this exciting opportunity. …
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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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Ron Paul will be in Des Moines at 3:45 to announce exploratory committee
It’s a good month for liberty. Gary Johnson has already announced his Presidential campaign. Today, Ron Paul will be at the Holiday Inn on Fleur by the airport here in Des Moines to make an announcement. Ron Paul was on The Colbert Report last night and KILLED it. I was actually laughing…the guy can hold…
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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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