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Washington: Tacoma Hempfest 2010 Draws Awareness

It is inspiring to see that activism is alive and growing in Washington State.

(TACOMA, Wash. HEMP NEWS) - On Saturday, June 26, organizers from across the state celebrated the 1st Annual Tacoma Hempfest at Wright Park.

The weather was perfect for a day out as thousands converged and brought attention to the cannabis plant, as well as highlighting the injustice done to Canadian citizen Marc Emery who many feel is wrongly incarcerated in the United States for selling seeds.

Montel Williams to NY Legislators: Pass Medical Marijuana Now

Former Talk Show Host, U.S. Marine and MS Patient Urges Albany Lawmakers to Act Without Delay.

(ALBANY, N.Y. ) - At a press conference in Albany on Tuesday, former talk show host, U.S. Navy officer and New York City resident Montel Williams urged New York Governor David Paterson and members of the Legislature to act quickly in order to pass New York’s medical marijuana bill.

The New York bill would create one of the best-regulated systems in the country for providing seriously ill patients with safe and effective access to medical marijuana.

Cannabis Reduces Infant Mortality

Surprising connections between "Failure-to-Thrive" and Cannabinoids.

(NORTHERN CALIFORNIA) - Years ago, a friend of mine, a good Christian lady, had a child with "failure to thrive". She had CPS all over her, looking for even the tiniest trace of child neglect.

They found none. The child was well cared for, but she just didn't seem that interested in eating. Her bottles often went half finished.

Medical Marijuana Vs. Dangerous Drugs

As a registered Pharmacologist/Toxicologist I have decided to jump in with my 2-bits worth.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Several enlightened patients and others read my articles occasionally and I try to keep at least one small step ahead of them.

I checked to see who says what comparatively about Devil Weed the star of the movie Reefer Madness. I’ve been reading this crap for so long almost nothing surprises me.

Medical Marijuana Massacre in Montana: Medical Board Quit Frittering

Montana should get off the dime and suspend or revoke the Licenses of marijuana carpetbaggers.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I always thought that Montana had the last vestiges of the “wild, wild, west” but the current Medical Marijuana eruption is completely out of control and it appears the Montana medical Board and their State Legislature has been caught with their pants down.

Oh, about the massacre – it is the valid Medical Marijuana patients who are at severe risk.

Legalization of Marijuana and Hemp Is Upon Us: Sign Oregon`s Petition Now

Re-legalize hemp and marijuana now. Provide safe access to medicine and renewable, natural fiber.

(SALEM, Ore.) - With just over a week left in the race to get the re-legalization of hemp and marijuana on the ballot for November, Oregonians who want cannabis legalized must take action now.

Medical Marijuna Misinformation and Ignorance: the Cops are Full of It

Pleased to give the Boys in Blue factual information to correct the information obtained from phoney police & drug identification specialists using out of date misinformation.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - This Medical Marijuana business is really crazy. I guess this is where psychosis of ignorance really comes into play.

I had the grand opportunity to listen to Sheriff Tom Bergin of Clatsop County display more fake chutzpah than a used car auctioneer. He was talking at a conference about proposed changes in the marijuana laws.

Vortex 2: Festival of Life, Peace for Prosperity (and Rock Music!)

Vortex 2 is POSTPONED. A NEW DATE IS FORTHCOMING.

(SALEM, Ore.) - THIS FESTIVAL INFORMATION HAS CHANGED. THE FESTIVAL DID NOT OBTAIN THE REQUIRED PERMIT(S) AND IS NOT SANCTIONED BY THE STATE OF OREGON PARKS & REC DEPT, MANDATORY IN SECURING THE LOCATION.
DO NOT GO TO MILO MCIVER STATE PARK THIS WEEKEND EXPECTING TO SEE A FESTIVAL. VORTEX 2 HAS BEEN POSTPONED; A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED ASAP.

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In Oregon, the land of grassroots organizations and hippies old and new, a festival is being organized to rock the world in more ways than one.

Army Lynch Mob Meeting at Officer Club Bar: Oregonian Exposes Medical Torture

A story about why Americans should not join the military.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - When I see a spade, I call it a spade. Finally the Oregonian prints a story by Julie Sullivan telling it right. They have done this very rarely in the past ten years.

Their headline Thursday, June 10, 2010, hits the nail right on the thumb, Oregon Guard Soldier’s Use of Medical Marijuana Runs Into Army’s Drug Abuse Policy.

Colorado Gives Marijuana Dispensaries Legal Status

Governor Signs Regulations for State’s Medical Marijuana Industry.

(DENVER) - Today, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) signed legislation that will regulate the state’s medical marijuana dispensaries through a system of local and state licenses, but still allow individual localities to ban dispensaries.

Currently there are an estimated 1,100 medical marijuana dispensaries throughout Colorado — the most in any state other than California, which does not have statewide dispensary regulations.