Media Loves 4/20 Marijuana Celebrations
CANNABIS CULTURE - The media loves a sensational story - and what could be more sensational than hundreds of thousands of marijuana smokers lighting up simultaneously across the globe?
Jeremiah Vandermeer
Vancouver 4/20 Celebration Gets Political
CANNABIS CULTURE - This year's 4/20 rally in Vancouver was arguably the largest in size and scope the city has ever seen. It was also the most political, with organizers and speakers focused on one important message: voting Stephen Harper and Conservatives out of power in the May 2 federal election.
Vancouver’s 4/20 Marijuana Freedom Rally is April 20
CANNABIS CULTURE - Vancouver's annual 4/20 marijuana freedom rally is taking place this Wednesday, April 20 at the Vancouver Art Gallery and the adjacent block of Howe Street, from 11am-8pm. Last year's event drew a (VPD) estimated 13,000 people, despite poor weather and falling on a weekday.
Prince of Pot’s Wife Jodie Emery at Vancouver 4/20
CANNABIS CULTURE - Jodie Emery, wife of imprisoned marijuana activist Marc Emery, will be speaking to an estimated 15,000 people at the Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday, April 20 at the annual 4/20 cannabis protest and celebration.
Drug Czar Doesn’t Want to be Drug Czar Anymore
It's hard to imagine a worse job than defending the drug war every single day, and it looks as though Gil Kerlikowske has had about all he can take.
Canadian Government Will Appeal Court Ruling Striking Down Marijuana Laws
CANNABIS CULTURE - The Government of Canada will appeal an Ontario court's ruling that struck down the country's marijuana laws as unconstitutional.
4/20: International Day of Cannabis Freedom
CANNABIS CULTURE - April 20 is the international day of cannabis freedom: a day of global celebration, a show of appreciation for a truly amazing and versatile plant, and an impressive display of solidarity by an oppressed but resilient culture.
A Medical Marijuana Mess
Canada's decade-old medical-marijuana scheme is a complete mess. The next government can either try to fight in the courts to maintain a status quo that serves no one; or it can fix the problem. In the absence of legalization or decriminalization, the fix won't be easy.
Join Sensible Washington on 4/20 – It’s Time to End Cannabis Prohibition in Washington State
Last week, Governor Chris Gregoire indicated that she plans to veto a medical cannabis bill that has the support of doctors, patients, city governments, and the legislature.
Pot Pops Up in Politics – Again – So Where Do Parties Stand?
Pot. Weed. Grass.
