Volume 3 Issue 3 - Summer 2007
JON-PAUL BAIL, East Bay Artist, "Chocolate in my peanut butter, We have a new logo."
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| Punished for Life: |
Extra Punishments Haunt Those Convicted of Marijuana Offenses, New Report Finds
Most Severe in Florida, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Virginia; Sanctions Can Exceed Those for Murder
DAVIS, CALIFORNIA — Marijuana offenses, even those considered minor in many states, carry punishments that go far beyond whatever fines or jail sentences the court imposes, in some cases literally lasting a lifetime and more severe than the sanctions imposed on violent criminals, according to a new study released today.
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| SAFER: Denver |
SAFER keeps fight alive in Denver
The organization behind the successful marijuana legalization measure in Denver is still fighting to end arrests for possession in the city.
Citizens for a Safer Denver, a project of the Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER) Voter Education Fund...
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| NIDA Drug Library |
NIDA Drug Library Closed Due to Budget Woes
The National Institute on Drug Abuse's (NIDA) massive collection of journals and books related to drug use and addiction has been shut down because of budget cuts, according to the organ of the Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists, SALIS News. The fate of the 12,000 journal volumes and 8,000 books in the collection is unclear at this point, but it will likely be scattered between the National Institute of Health, other drug and addiction collections, and the personal libraries of researchers.
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| MMJ movement in Santa Barbara |
The Medical marijuana movement grows in Santa Barbara
In a small two-bedroom home, nestled anonymously on the upper Westside of Santa Barbara, the lights are humming right now. Vaguely Victorian in style with a white picket fence and a well-manicured front lawn, the home does little to betray the blooming emerald harvest growing inside its walls.
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| CaNORML Mission |
CaNORML Mission
California NORML is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to reforming California's marijuana laws. Our mission is to establish the right of adults to use cannabis legally. We are the only state organization devoted specifically to marijuana reform. We publish a newsletter, lobby lawmakers, sponsor events, offer legal, educational, and consumer health advice, and sponsor scientific research. We maintain a separate membership and financial base from national NORML.
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| Patient garden photo contest: |
Purple Passion, Don't Panic its Organic
These pictures are from our medical Marijuana garden last year. This is a strain that was created from a "Purple Craze" clone crossed with pollen from a strain called "Medical Breakthrough". We have decided to name this new strain "Purple Passion" and are working to make clones available in Oakland. The plants pictured are all being grown outdoors under natural conditions with organic fertilizers.
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| Global Marijuana March in Moscow |
Global Marijuana March in Moscow: the total madness of Moscow authorities
A diary of Russian political activist
People can adapt to any conditions. A lot of things in Russian street activism that seem strange for foreigners are so usual for us that we just are oblivious to their absurdity. We are used to the fact that our Constitution has no real value, and that human rights mean nothing in our country. But the events which took place in Moscow on the 5th of May shocked even us.
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| Patient's Guide to Prop 215 |
Patient's Guide to Prop 215
California Compassionate Use Act of 1996 Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5
PROP. 215 , the California Compassionate Use Act, was enacted by the voters and took effect on Nov. 6, 1996 as California Health & Safety Code 11362.5. The law removes criminal penalties for personal use possession and cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes by patients (and their designated "primary caregivers") who have a physician's recommendation or approval.
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| DVD Review |
Jack Herer DVD Review
Chronicling Jack Herer’s transformation from a pro-Vietnam Goldwater Republican to cultural icon and ultimate crusader for the marijuana movement, Jack Herer is Emperor of Hemp is a movie that everyone should see at least once. If not a few times.There are moments in this film that might make you angry. You might find yourself shaking your head in disbelief or nodding in agreement. Statistics, quotes and snippets of information combine with a well-scored soundtrack while telling the tale of cannabis’ unlikely warrior.
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| DPFCA: |
DPFCA: POT vs TOBACCO Tobacco Contains Ionizing Radiation
Prohibitionists scare people with comparisons between marijuana and tobacco smoke. Tobacco smoke is bad, therefore all smoke is bad the reasoning goes. If somebody suggested that burning PCBs (dioxin), high sulphur coal, firewood, nuclear waste and natural gas all produced the same combustion products and all were equally dangerous, most people would demand proof before accepting such a ridiculous claim. But make the claim that tobacco smoke and pot smoke are equally bad and no one questions it. But what does science say...
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| 2008 Initiative |
California Cannabis Hemp & Health Initiative 2008 (Proposed Wording)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF CALIFORNIA:
I. Add Section 11357.5 to the Health and Safety Code of California, any laws or policies to the contrary notwithstanding:
1. No person, 21 years or older, shall be prosecuted, be denied any right or privilege, nor be subject to any criminal or civil penalties for the possession, cultivation, transportation, distribution, or consumption of cannabis/hemp/marijuana, including:
(a) Cannabis hemp.
(b) Hemp industrial products.
(c) Hemp medicinal preparations.
(d) Hemp nutritional products.
(e) Hemp intoxicating products.
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| Cannabis compound slows cancer |
Cannabis Compound Slows Cancer Spread In Mice, Researchers Say
In lab and mouse studies, the compound, known as THC, cut lung tumor growth in half and helped prevent the cancer from spreading, says Anju Preet, PhD, a Harvard University researcher in Boston who tested the chemical.
While a lot more work needs to be done, the results suggest THC has therapeutic.
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| Relieve Back Taxes | Sen. Migden Sponsors Bill to Relieve Dispensaries of Back Sales Taxes
SACRAMENTO - State Sen. Carole Migden (D-SF) has introduced a bill, SB 529, that would relieve medical cannabis dispensaries from obligations for back sales taxes provided they promptly comply and register with the Board of Equalization.
California NORML supports SB 529 on the grounds that it would encourage marijuana to be treated like other legal products.
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| BONG SCARE!!! | Van Nuys BONG SCARE!
Van Nuys, on 7-17-07 between Noon and 2 p.m. at least 62 patients, caregivers, and medical marijuana advocates gathered and marched from the Federal Building in Van Nuys to Victory boulevard to protest recent DEA letters that have led to the evictions and closures of 18 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles.
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| ASA: Lakeport | ASA Takes Action in Lakeport
On Tuesday, June 5, 2007 several supporters of medical marijuana gathered outside of the Lakeport City Hall to call for legal safe access to their medicine.
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| ASA: Lake County | American for Safe Access comes to Lake County
Americans for Safe Access, the grass roots organization founded in 2002 by Medical cannabis patients and current Executive Director Steph Sherer, now has a newly formed chapter in Lake County, California. Formed by MMJ patient and advocate Donna Serna the Lake Co. chapter has hit the ground running...
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| Kaptain Kind | Kaptain Kind Says
Hay! Green folks lets get our perspective again. We all know the Green Healing Goddess is a medicine but the disagreeing can go on for ever so maybe we need to take a look at the Constitution again.
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| Question & Answers | Natureboys Q and As
1. I just got a clone from a club should I grow it indoors or out?
There are a couple of factors to consider...
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| Prop 215 | Proposition 215 Enforcement Guidelines
State law, SB 420 (Health & Safety Code 11362.7), which took effect on Jan. 1, 2004, protects Prop. 215 patients from arrest provided they cultivate no more than 6 mature or 12 immature plants and possess no more than 8 ounces of dried marijuana (H&SC 11362.77(a)).
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| MMJ Practitioners | Medicinal Cannabis Practitioners, CaNORML
On Seeking Physician Approvals
Prop. 215 patients should begin by consulting with their own physicians about medical use of cannabis. If you don't have a medical record of treatment for serious illness, you may not be eligible for MMJ under Prop. 215.
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| CaNORML Advice | California NORML advice for medical mariguana providers
Despite the fact that scores of medical cannabis dispensaries, clubs, and delivery services are currently in business in California, the sale of medical cannabis is strictly illegal under federal law. Under state law, sale is generally illegal except in narrowly defined circumstances. In particular , non-profit "distribution" is allowed in certain cases for patient cultivation co-ops and small-scale caregiver gardeners.
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| MMJ Spray | The 420 "It Hurts" Topical Spray
Don't say it, Spray it!
Tradition of Mexican farmers creating an external application from the cannabis plant has been handed down for generations. At the end of the work day they would apply it to their sore, tired bodies to find relief.
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| Trial | Fry/Schafer Awaiting Trial
After five and a half years of persecution, Dr. Mollie Fry and her husband, Attorney Dale Schafer will soon have their day in court. A trial date of July 31st, 2007 has been set with jury instruction motions to begin on July 13th (2PM) at the Federal Court, 501 I St., Saramento, CA. Supporters are welcome.
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| Kaptain Kind | The Holy Anointing Oil
"In 1936, a little known Polish Professor, Sara Benetowa (later Sula Benet), did extensive etymological research, that both the Aramaic and Hebrew versions of the Old Testament contain references to cannabis as a fiber for rope and cloth, as well as an incense. But most importantly in the Holy anointing oil of the ancient Hebrews
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| Map inc. | Your tax dollars at work
Remember those road signs that mark road construction projects in an attempt to show taxpayers that they are getting their money's worth?
As you are calculating your tax return and perhaps writing checks to the taxman, the state treasury, or your local municipality, we thought we would pull a few numbers together from our 180,000 article.
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| DPFCA: | DPFCA: Measure Z Advocates Press Oakland City Council
Oakland, May 2 - Measure Z supporters turned out in force at last night's Oakland City Council meeting, where the Measure Z committee annual report was presented. An impressive crowd of 45 persons filled out speakers cards. The showing was admirably organized by Jaime A. Galindo of Oaksterdam Media.
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| Vermont | Vermont Expands State Medi-Pot Law
Legislatures In Connecticut, Rhode Island Also Endorse Medical Cannabis
Montpelier, VT: Legislation to amend Vermont's nearly three-year-old medical cannabis program became law last week after Democratic Gov. James Douglas allowed the measure to become law without his signature.
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Volume 3 
The Men's Wearhouse George Zimmer
