Medical Marijuana

Colo. Judge: Man’s Pot Use Not Religious

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 22:05

GEORGETOWN, Colo., March 10 (UPI) — A Colorado man was found guilty of possessing marijuana as he tried to make his case that his religious beliefs necessitate cannabis use, records showed.
Trevor Douglas, 25, Tuesday told a Georgetown court a conviction would violate his First Amendment rights to freedom of religion, the Denver Post reported.
Douglas said [...]

Category: Civil Rights, Drug War, Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Listen to Voters on Medical Marijuana

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 21:01

We question whether state lawmakers have the authority to create a dispensary system.  Why not put it before the voters?
Medical marijuana legislation pending in the state legislature could legitimize hundreds of dispensaries, and we don’t think that honors the intent of voters who approved narrowly drawn access for sick people.  While state lawmakers may believe [...]

Category: Civil Rights, Drug War, Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Pot Dispensary Bill Faces Action

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 19:01

MONTPELIER – A legislative effort to provide eligible patients with safe and legal access to medical marijuana could inch forward this week when a Senate committee decides whether to create state-sanctioned dispensaries for the drug.
The Senate Committee on Government Operations is scheduled to vote Thursday on a bill that would establish [...]

Category: Civil Rights, Drug War, Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Please Write to San Diego DA Bonnie Dumanis

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 18:57

The prosecution of the case against U.S. Naval Veteran Eugene Davidovich has moved to suppress evidence of Davidovich’s legal status as a medical cannabis patient as well as his service in the United States Navy.
The most important weapon we have in fighting the war on drugs is information and publicity, please either email or [...]

Category: Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Miscellaneous

Iditarod Launches Drug Testing of Mushers

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 16:09

Anchorage, Alaska — Every competitor now running the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will be tested for alcohol and illegal drugs on the trail for the first time in the history of the 1,100-mile race — a change defending champion Lance Mackey believes is directed at him. “I know for a fact,” said the three-time [...]

Category: Civil Rights, Drug War, Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Holy War

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 15:55

Cannabis Holy War

CANNABIS CULTURE – Chris Bennett is preparing for battle in his quest to become the first Canadian legally permitted to use marijuana for religious purposes.

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Category: Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Miscellaneous

The New Jim Crow

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 13:27

The New Jim Crow

Ever since Barack Obama lifted his right hand and took his oath of office, pledging to serve the United States as its 44th president, ordinary people and their leaders around the globe have been celebrating our nation’s “triumph over race.” Obama’s election has been touted as the final nail in the coffin of Jim [...]

Category: Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Miscellaneous

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