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Rhode Island Decriminalizes Possession of Marijuana

Gov. Chafee Signs Bill Making Rhode Island the 15th State to Remove Criminal Penalties for Small Amounts of Marijuana.

(PROVIDENCE, RI) - Today, Gov. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island signed legislation that will reduce the penalty for possession of marijuana to a $150 civil fine for most offenses.

Last week, the Rhode Island General Assembly voted in support of the two identical bills that will make possession of up to an ounce of marijuana a civil infraction...

Hemp Hemp Hooray! (I mean Cannabis)

Even New York is joining the club.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The title of this missive may be a bit confusing. It was an advertisement for the New Seasons market June 6, 2012 featuring hemp and hemp recipes at their 12 stores. Hemp Hemp Hooray! was one of Jack Herer's favorite lines, and it is great to see it repeated so vivaciously.

Drug Czar Kerlikowske: Misinformed Anti-Cannabis Attack Pit Bull

Punishing the sick & PTSD Veterans.

(MOLALLA, OR) - I just don’t know where this guy came from. I have read much garbage about him and I can distill it into two words, “IGNORANT SCOUNDREL”.

His latest diatribe before Memorial Day made me sick.

Medical Marijuana and Anti-Cannabis, Microcephalic, Contentious Cretins:
ARE THEY PSYCHOPATHS AGAINST SICK PEOPLE?

Who really believes the reefer madness line anymore? Ask Dwight Holton.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I cannot get over the television advertisements regarding the Oregon Attorney General election. Dwight Holton, a recent carpetbagger to the State, appeared to have lots of money for his T.V. advertisements and it was acutely interesting to me to discover where all this money was coming from.

White House Statement on Medical Marijuana: Another Step Back for Veterans

'Use marijuana and go to prison' - Gil Kerlikowske's message to Veterans on Memorial Day

(WASHINGTON DC) - Veterans For Medical Cannabis Access issued the following news release after receiving word that their attempt to see medical marijuana legalized for Vets, was simply rejected yet again.

Relying on the wisdom of Gil Kerlikowske, the nation's 'drug czar', veterans are reminded on Memorial Day that their sacrifices only gain them a small amount of credibility.

Cannabis Intelligence Contest: Dwight Holton vs Medical Marijuana Patients... the Patients Won

Almost every major newspaper in Oregon and 20 organizations of every stripe supported Holton, dozens of Sheriffs were in lock-step...

(MOLALLA, OR) - When I first heard about Holton’s total arrogant antagonism to Medical Marijuana patients, I wasn't surprised.

56% Favor Legalizing, Regulating Marijuana

The survey of 1,000 Likely Voters nationwide was conducted on May 12, 2012 by Rasmussen Reports.

(WASHINGTON DC) - A solid majority of voters nationwide favor legalizing and regulating marijuana similar to the way alcohol and tobacco cigarettes are currently regulated.

Most also don’t believe it should be a crime for people to smoke marijuana in the privacy of their own homes.

New York Judge Admits to Medical Marijuana Use and Endorses Legalization

“This is not a law-and-order issue; it is a medical and a human rights issue” - Supreme Court Justice Gustin L. Reichbach

(BROOKLYN, Raw Story) - Kings County Supreme Court Justice Gustin L. Reichbach revealed that he regularly smokes marijuana to cope with the side effects of his ongoing cancer treatment.

He pleaded with New York lawmakers to legalize medical use of the drug this year.

Post Traumatic Psychic Injuries or PTSD?

As always, at the end of the discussion, cannabis therapy works best.

(MOLALLA, OR) - I just heard from somewhere that somebody wants to change PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, to Post Traumatic Stress Injury or PTSI.

I don’t get it! We already have (Post) Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI.

National Cannabis Coalition Statement on Ellen Rosenblum`s Win

Judge Rosenblum recognizes that limited tax dollars are best spent protecting consumers and prosecuting dangerous criminals.

(PORTLAND, OR) - On behalf of the National Cannabis Coalition, we congratulate Judge Ellen Rosenblum on winning the primary race for Attorney General of Oregon.

As the voters affirmed, Judge Rosenblum is the right choice for Oregon.