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Farmers Arrested Trying to Plant Hemp at DEA Office

jeremiah — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:02:27 -0700

A 51-year-old grandfather who grows garbanzo beans and other crops in northwestern North Dakota was among the protesters arrested for planting hemp seeds on the lawn of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration offices.

Wayne Hauge and five other people were arrested Tuesday for trespassing and part of a group of about 20 protesting the ban on growing hemp, said authorities in Arlington, Va. Hemp, which is used to make paper, lotion and other products, is related to the illegal drug marijuana.

Thousands Worldwide Demand Freedom For Marc Emery UPDATED!

jeremiah — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:37:21 -0700

Marc Emery speaking to the crowd at the Vancouver location of the 'The Worldwide Rally for the Prince of Pot'.CANNABIS CULTURE - Thousands of protesters rallied in cities around the world on Saturday, demanding freedom for pot activist Marc Emery.

Protest Conservative MPs in Vancouver

jeremiah — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:21:38 -0700

CANNABIS CULTURE - Conservative Members of Parliament will be in downtown Vancouver for a fund-raiser, on Monday, September 21, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Come down and let the Conservatives know that Bill C-15 is a terrible policy that the people of Vancouver do not support!

Monday, September 21
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Relish Restaurant
888 Nelson Street
Vancouver, BC
(Map Below)

Protesters Ask to Keep Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open

jeremiah — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:35:28 -0700

Dispensary owner Chantel Jackson joins dozens of people Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, to protest the Spokane Police Department’s recommendation to close of all the city’s medical marijuana dispensaries last week.Some have HIV. Others suffer from cancer or chronic pain from car accidents and job injuries. One man burned most of his body in a gas explosion as a toddler and wasn’t expected to live.

Remembering Medical Marijuana User Marilyn Holsten

jeremiah — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:22:47 -0700

A memorial protest was held for Marilyn Holsten on Sept 2, 2009. (Click pictures to enlarge - Photos by Jeremiah Vandermeer)CANNABIS CULTURE - Vancouver activists held a protest yesterday in memory of Marilyn Holsten, a diabetic double-amputee who died from a heart attack shortly after she was given an eviction notice by her landlord for using medical marijuana.

Blind, Diabetic, Double-Amputee Dies After Being Evicted for Medical Marijuana Use

jeremiah — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:22:25 -0700

Marijuana activist Marc Emery donated a Volcano vaporizer to medical marijuana patient Marilyn Holsten before she died.When we talk about who has the best slum landlord stories we now have to mention this tragic case.

Marilyn Holsten was 49 years old and in frail health, suffering from diabetes. She'd had both legs amputated, was almost blind, and received dialysis six hours a day. She lived for eight years at Anavets Senior Citizens Housing Society building at 951 8th Ave E, Vancouver Canada.

Smoke Medical Cannabis, Get Evicted

jeremiah — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:34:46 -0700

There will be a memorial protest for Marilyn Holsten on September 2, from Noon-6 PM, at 951 East 8th Ave, Vancouver. Marilyn died shortly after being eviced from her home for smoking medical marijuana.CANNABIS CULTURE - How would you like to be evicted for doing something completely legal, just because someone else thought it was unsavoury?

Protest Aims to Force out 'Cruel' Housing-Group Head

jeremiah — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:03:09 -0700

Activists will protest the treatment of Marilyn Holsten, a medical marijuana patient who died after being evicted from her apartment, on Wednesday, Sept 2, 2009.Diabetic double-leg amputee Marilyn Holsten may have lost her life while fighting eviction for smoking medical marijuana at home, but her struggle survives.

Supporters of medical-marijuana patients' rights reacted with sadness and anger at the news of her death Aug. 7.

How To Organize A Protest

jeremiah — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:56:30 -0700

WHYPROHIBITION.CA - One of the most important activities we undertake as activists is planning protests and rallies. While getting the motivation to plan a protest is easy, finding the information about how to do it can be difficult.

Giant Bud Banner Half the Size of Football Field Flies over the San Francisco Bay

Ed Rosenthal — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:34:46 -0700

Hydroponics Company flies banner half the size of a football field with giant MARIJUANA BUD to protest San Francisco Indoor Gardening Expo censorship that's hurting medical marijuana patients and growers in California.

Free Marc Emery: Rally For The Prince of Pot - Saturday, September 19

jeremiah — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:35:14 -0700

CANNABIS CULTURE - Join 'The Worldwide Rally For The Prince of Pot', and show your support for Marc Emery, the marijuana activist who is going to jail in the United States for FIVE YEARS for selling marijuana seeds and funding the cannabis movement.

Go to www.NoExtradition.net for more information about how to FREE MARC EMERY!

Cannabis Day 2009 in Vansterdam

jeremiah — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:43:54 -0700

CANNABIS CULTURE - Thousands of marijuana smokers and activists gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery on July 1, 2009 for Cannabis Day, a day to celebrate Cannabis Freedoms.

July 1st is Cannabis Day

jeremiah — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:05:23 -0700

CANNABIS CULTURE - Canadian cannabis lovers will gather to celebrate their marijuana freedoms at the Cannabis Day Rally on July 1, 2009 at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Smokers and activists will meet for the annual protest between Noon and 6pm to pay their respects to the cannabis plant, call for an end to marijuana prohibition, and get completely blazed.

Washington State Teen Accepts Penalty For Marijuana Speech

jeremiah — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:56:26 -0700

Ian Barry says he wasn't trying to be a martyr when he lit a marijuana joint this week at Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor, nor was he trying to pull a stunt.

Simply put, the 17-year-old junior wanted to drive home the message of his persuasive essay: Marijuana doesn't deserve its negative stigma and should be legalized. [Read full essay below.]

On Friday, Barry told The News Tribune that he knew what the consequences would be for his bold tactics, but he was willing to accept them.

65 Per Cent In BC Want Marijuana To Be Legalized

jeremiah — Sun, 03 May 2009 11:03:27 -0700

Hundreds took part in demonstration to promote legalization of marijuana on April 20. (Photo by Ian Smith)A majority of British Columbians think the legalization of marijuana would reduce violence related to the drug trade, an Angus Reid Strategies poll suggests.

Sixty-five per cent of the respondents would legalize marijuana in order to minimize violence, while 35 per cent think harsher penalties for marijuana trafficking are the answer.

High Times at Freedom Fest

jeremiah — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:51:49 -0700

Monika Baird, left, uses a friend's back to sign a petition calling for the legalization of marijuana May 2, 2009 at the 11th annual Global Marijuana March.Thousands of marijuana supporters at fair join march calling for the decriminalization of pot

Sarah Saiger runs a cigarette paper company in New York City, Big Bambu, and she ventured to Toronto's annual Freedom Festival yesterday to see her product in action.

Pot Protesters Gather and March on Liberal Convention

jeremiah — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:45:59 -0700

Pro-marijuana activists gathered this afternoon in downtown Vancouver to enjoy some ganja and protest Canada's drug laws, which prohibit smoking the green stuff.

The group hopes to draw the attention of new Liberal party leader Michael Ignatieff when it marches to the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre at 2 p.m. where the Liberal Party of Canada is meeting.

"I hope Michael Ignatieff pays attention to the polls," said event organizer Jacob Hunter, a pro-cannabis activist.

Global Marijuana March In Vancouver To Target Liberal Party

jeremiah — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:36:27 -0700

Global Marijuana March is on Saturday May 2nd this year in Vancouver. The March starts at 2pm at the Vancouver Art Gallery (Georgia St and Howe St) and proceeds to the West side of the new Vancouver Convention Centre (Thurlow and Cordova).

University Tries To Curb Pot Festival

jeremiah — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:23:38 -0700

Mike, P., 19, of Denver, CO., smokes a joint Friday afternoon at 4:20 PM in front of the Colorado State Capitol in downtown Denver, CO, during the 1st annual 420 day. About 1000 marijuana supporters gathered peacefully from 2 to 6 PM, Friday, in Denver, CO., APRIL 20. (Bill Ross UPI)The University of California at Santa Cruz is seeking parental help to stop its unofficial annual marijuana festival.

Drug War Protester Andrew Carroll: Embrace Your Freedom and Make a Stand

jeremiah — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:25:49 -0700

Protester Andrew Carroll having himself intentionally arrested for cannabis possession in Keene, New HampshireCANNABIS CULTURE - In 2007, over 870 thousand people were arrested for cannabis possession in the United States, and more than 100 thousand people have been arrested so far this year.

Protest Stephen Harper in Vancouver THURSDAY!

jeremiah — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:13:02 -0800

Stephen Harper is coming to Vancouver this week, pushing mandatory jail sentences for drug offenses. Join the protest of Harper and his failed policies at 300 West Georgia St. on Thursday, February 26 at 12:30pm, and demand an end to drug prohibition!

Marijuana Law Protest Sparks Free Speech Battle

jeremiah — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:19:43 -0800

Andrew Carroll being arrested for holding a bud of marijuana.An act of civil disobedience where a young New Hampshire man intentionally had himself arrested for possessing pot has snowballed into police action against a local radio host who promoted the protest.

Canada's Day of Action Against Bill C26

karlis — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

This campaign is designed to engage Members of Parliament in a conversation about the future of Canadian marijuana policy. We urge all Canadians, cannabis users or not, to take part in demonstrating against the Conservative government's proposed mandatory minimum prison sentences in Bill C-26. This Americanized policy will be costly, ineffective, and will not make anyone safer. Here are some talking point and easy planning steps for anyone who can pick up a phone or speak to another person!

Worldwide Million Marijuana March

karlis — Mon, 10 May 1999 00:00:00 -0700

Cannabis Culture: HotpotWorldwide Million Marijuana MarchFrom around the world, Cannabis Culture has received reports of tens of thousands of protestors flooding city streets, stopping traffic, chanting pro-pot slogans, demanding an end to prohibition, and smoking their favourite herb. It all took place on May Day (May 1), a day which has become known instead as ?Jay Day,?