A few months ago, New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch signed a bill declaring that “in all criminal proceedings the court shall permit the defense to inform the jury of its right to judge the facts and the application of the law in relation to the facts in controversy.” Although the new law does not take effect until next January, a case decided yesterday in Belknap County illustrates the importance of the nullification power it recognizes. . . . Read Complete Report
Aug 25 (Reuters) – Campaigns to become the first U.S. states to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Washington and Colorado have raised $3 million ahead of a November vote, far outpacing the opposition.
Proponents of pot legalization in Washington state have raised nearly $2 million since the initiative qualified for the ballot in January, and about $1 million in Colorado since its measure earned a place on the ballot the following month, according to the most recent state campaign figures. . . . Read Complete Report
READ DESCRIPTION! 2012 is shaping up to be a crazy year in pot reform, as two states are trying to legalize some aspects of Marijuana use which have never been successfully legalized to this extent in the US before. Washington with Initiative 502 and Colorado with Amendment 64. Today we’ll be discussing Colorado’s Initiative, which I feel is closer to outright legalization than Washington’s proposal and we’ll be discussing the odds it will pass.
I hope all of you free thinking Americans and Canadians who can make the trip will get out there and support this event. If you live in the Seattle area please attend for me. I live in Florida. But were I closer I would be there. I have been involved in the movement since “Proposition 13” in Southern California back in the day… 1978 I believe.
But i feel, finally, I we have arrived at the beginning of the down hill road. That doesn’t mean we slow down. No sir. It means we speed up. Make more and more of the unknowing aware of the REAL facts. and shout them louder. STOP BLAMING ALL YOUR DRUG PROBLEMS ON THIS PLANT. . . . EDITOR
Seattle, WA: Event organizers are expecting to break attendance records this weekend for the 21st annual Seattle Hempfest, taking place this Friday through Sunday at Myrtle Edwards Park along the downtown Seattle waterfront.
Hempfest has drawn crowds in excesses of 250,000 people over the three day ‘protestival’.
One of the main focuses of this year Hempfest is Washington’s legalization voter initiative, Initiative 502. Washington is one of three states this fall where voters have the opportunity to substantively reform their state’s cannabis laws, effectively ending cannabis prohibition. Oregon and Colorado voters also have legalization ballots this fall.
Over 60 musical acts and over one hundred speakers — including NORML Founder Keith Stroup, I-502 sponsor, NORML Advisory Board member and travel expert Rick Steves, numerous NORML board members and chapter coordinators, members of Seattle’s City Council, former law enforcement officials and dozens of cannabis law reform activists will participate in the event from numerous stages and at the ‘Hemposium’ educational tent.
http://www.HenryHemp.com Seattle Hemp fest adventure with the Hemp’s, Henry Hemp proposed to January last year at Hemp Fest this year they brought there 3 1/2 month old baby “Zeena” was a epic fun adventure and Zeena showed she is a true Hempster and Loved the people for Seatt;e hemmp fest is a Adventure all showed try! see you next year and stay tuned for part 2 on Henry Hemp TV . . . Text posted with video on youtube
I have been trying to explain this to certain members of my family for years. The problem of course is that they drink and they do not want to admit that their kids, who have drug problems, started with sneaking liquor from their home bar or beer from their refrigerators. No amount of study and research will ever change their minds, because then they would have to take part of the blame. Actually the only real gateway drug is mother’s milk. . . . EDITOR
If you want your kids to stay away from drugs, then you might want to keep teenagers off alcohol because a new study says that long term drug abuse is likely to occur due to alcohol, not marijuana, use.
The present study included data on more than 14,500 high-school students from 120 schools across U.S. The data was obtained from Monitoring the Future study.
Researchers analyzed the data to find out what substances were being tried by students. They checked for use of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, amphetamines, tranquilizers and other narcotics. Alcohol was the first substance to be tried by students, the results showed. . . . Read Complete Report
Photo: Early Edition of “The Emperor wears No Clothes” SOURCE Wikipedia
In memory of a man of truth who wouldn’t let them tell him no.
Jack Herer (June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010)
In 1985 the late Jack Herer researched, compiled and published what I believe is the best documentation of the conspiracy to eradicate the hemp plant perpetrated by the elitist controllers because it threatened several of their major industries. The title of this unprecedented book is “Hemp & the Marijuana Conspiracy: The Emperor Wears No Clothes” Below is the complete E-book supplied by the great folks at Conspiracy Watch.
At this time I am dedicating the complete section, Border Wars, Drug Wars & Pot Prohibition to this hero who exposed the deeds of these evil people who tried to remove from the world a plant that was a major source of cordage, rope, ships sails and cloth so they could make huge profits off of inferior and environmentally unsafe materials . . . . Editor
The Emperor Wears No Clothes – Jack Herer in Memoriam
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Jack Herer (June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010) was an American cannabis activist and the author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes, a book which has been used in efforts to decriminalize cannabis.
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The Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer(complete E-Book)
When Jack Herer heard rumors that the Government had made a propaganda film asking farmers to grow hemp for rope to help the war effort in WWII he went to the Library of Congress to try and locate it. Everyone in Washington told him that no such film existed. However, with his bulldog way of finding stuff he found a copy stuffed away in a box. Were it not for him this film would never have seen the light of day again. Here it is. Thanks Jack! . . . EDITOR
Posted by CN Staff on June 02, 2012 at 10:42:10 PT By Samuel P. Jacobs
Source: Reuters
Denver — Throughout his presidency, Barack Obama hasn’t exactly been a friend to marijuana users. Sure, he has acknowledged smoking pot as a young man, but he has disappointed marijuana advocates by opposing its legalization, regulation and taxation like alcohol.
And the Justice Department’s occasional crackdown under his administration on medical marijuana dispensaries, which 17 states and the District of Columbia allow, has angered others.
So now, with Obama facing a stiff challenge from Republican Mitt Romney in the November 6 election, it’s ironic that his chances of winning the key state of Colorado could hinge on marijuana legalization, supported by a growing number of Americans.
At issue is whether Obama will get a boost from young voters expected to be among the most enthusiastic backers of a Colorado ballot initiative that would legalize possession of up to an ounce of pot for recreational use – and give the state the most liberal marijuana law in the nation.
The initiative is a reflection of Colorado’s unique blend of laid-back liberalism and anti-regulation conservatism that helped make the state the birthplace of the Libertarian Party.
It’s a state where people of different political stripes see marijuana laws as an example of government needlessly sticking its nose where it doesn’t belong.
It’s also a proving ground for advocates who see legalization as a way to ease crowding in prisons, generate much-needed tax revenues, create jobs and weaken Mexican cartels that thrive on Americans’ appetite for illegal drugs. . . . Read Complete Report
A federal judge has ruled that law enforcement illegally placed a GPS tracking device on a Kentucky man’s car, and has barred prosecutors from using 150 pounds of marijuana discovered in a subsequent search of the vehicle.
By Rose Cote/KTVL.com
ASHLAND,Ore.—A controversial new restaurant opens in Ashland today without a hitch, despite concerns from the police department and the city.
The restaurant Earth Dragon Edibles is a restaurant that serves marajuana infused food, as well as food without cannabis.. . . Read Complete Report w/Video.
In response to an online petition sponsored by the White House, which I signed seven months ago, I’ve finally received a response from Obama’s Drug Czar, Gil Kerlikowske, explaining why we can’t let American farmers grow industrial hemp. It’s written in rather plain language, but nonetheless betrays either appalling ignorance or rank dishonesty on the part of our nation’s top drug policy official.
Unfortunately, while President Obama’s misleading claims about medical marijuana policy have generated considerable attention, the drug czar’s recent comments about hemp have gone almost entirely unnoticed and unreported. This is his entire response right here (which apparently took many months to prepare): . . . Read Complete Report
Newt Gingrich is well know as an American historian. So… either he isn’t the historian that he claims to be or he is the liar I believe him to be. The fact that George Washington grew hemp is well known across the land.
Newt check this out . . . In his diary for August 7, 1765, Washington writes, “Began to separate the Male from the Female hemp … rather too late.” Female marijuana plants are the ones that contain enough THC to be worth smoking. Mr. Gingrich you need to spend more time in your history library and less time telling people what you believe they want to hear to elect you President . One lying President is enough for now. . . EDITOR
