Archive for the ‘Activism’ Category
Marijuana Reform Group Takes on the NFL
On September 19, 2008 in Activism, In The News
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk was suspended for one week and fined two weekly paychecks, or about $300,000, by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell this week after pleading guilty in July to misdemeanor marijuana possession charges. That has the marijuana reform group SAFER (Safer Alternatives for Enjoyable Recreation) crying foul.
SAFER, whose primary argument is that marijuana is safer than alcohol and should not be treated more harshly, announced Thursday that it would deliver an online petition and letter calling for changes to the NFL’s marijuana policy to Goodell today in New York City. For SAFER, the huge fine assessed against Faulk is rank hypocrisy from a sporting organization that accepts hundreds of millions of dollars in alcohol advertising. Read the rest of this entry »
Poland’s Marijuana Movement
On September 11, 2008 in Activism, Government, In The News, Legalization, World
According to Polish Radio, a campaign to loosen the marijuana laws is underway in Poland. A petition to the Ministry of Justice requesting the legalization of marijuana for personal use has already been signed by hundreds of people, including drug rehab specialists and members of Monar, a nonprofit group that works with addicts, the HIV/AIDS positive, and the homeless. Read the rest of this entry »
Rob Corry Hemp Rally Speech At Denver Democratic National Convention Pt 2
On August 29, 2008 in Activism, Civil Rights, Government, Legalization, Video
From the DNC Rally to support Marijuana legalization on August 22nd, 2008, on the Colorado capital steps in Denver. This part features Corry’s pledge to represent any protestor cited by the Denver Police for less than an ounce of marijuana.
Rob Corry Hemp Rally Speech At Denver Democratic National Convention Pt 1
On August 29, 2008 in Activism, Civil Rights, Drug War, Video
From the DNC Rally to support Marijuana legalization, featured speaker Attorney Rob Corrys speech
Drug User Group Demonstrates for Legal Drug Use in Jakarta
On August 15, 2008 in Activism, Drug War, Legalization, World
Indonesia’s harsh drug laws have not succeeded in stopping illicit drug use in the Southeast Asian archipelago, and now some of the people those laws are aimed at are speaking out. On Monday [August 4, 2008], denizens of some of Jakarta’s most notorious drug dealing spots were witness to an usual demonstration as two dozen motorcyclists roared through them calling for the legalization of drug use. Read the rest of this entry »
