Marijuana Legalizers Turn to Colorado, Washington in 2012
After California’s failed Proposition 19 initiative in 2010, marijuana legalizers are optimistic about two new ballot measures in Colorado and Washington.
Pot Professor to Offer Higher Learning in Vancouver
Greenline Academy wants to be Canada’s top institute of higher learning, a place students can earn what amounts to a Master’s in medical marijuana.
Mysterium Tremendum: Into the Trance Zone with Mickey Hart
CANNABIS CULTURE - As a founding member of the Grateful Dead, ethnomusicologist, sound archivist and preservationist, and seeker after billions of years old vibrations from the deep recesses of space, Mickey Hart has done more during his years on earth than many of us could imagine undertaking over several lifetimes. At 69 years of age, the California native has energy to burn. He credits his good health and curiosity to an ability to distinguish between the good and bad rhythms the world offers and to play through them.
‘The Substance’ Review
CANNABIS CULTURE - It’s a tough job making a film about drugs in 2012. Over the last half century no substance has been more idealized or demonized than LSD. It’s been associated with everything from ‘delivering God in a capsule’ to destroying the fabric of Western society. Spend a little time researching LSD and you’ll find that very few people sit on the fence when it comes to this immensely powerful and influential hallucinogen.
Will California’s First Open Primary Open the Door to Marijuana Legalization?
In this year’s election, voters will likely have to look to a third party candidate if they want a pro-marijuana legalization President. But California’s new voter rules offer a unique opportunity for a fellow Democrat to challenge the less-than-pot-friendly Senator Dianne Feinstein in tomorrow’s election.
NY Gov Cuomo Said To Seek Decriminalization Of Small Amounts Of Pot
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will ask legislators to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana that are in public view, according to an administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Prison transfer thoughts and other updates
Today is June 3rd, and there are 766 days left to my release date of July 9th, 2014. I've served 823 days, and with my good time credit, I've got 1,058 days behind me on this 1,825-day (5-year) sentence.
Weird & Crazy Mernahuana Show
Toking strains, rolling joints, ripping cannabis champion RooR bong, we turn it up to pothead professional levels Tuesday on The Mernahuana Show. How much further into ganja gonzo can we grow while we wait for Ontario Court of Appeal to strike down the weed laws? This week Fear and Loathing, Where the Buffalo Roam, and special guest appearances by Lt. Worf from Deep Space Nine. Strain Hunter Franco gives Mernahuana props and we learn about Kannabia Seed Company.
No Gray Area on Drug War for VP Candidate Gray
CANNABIS CULTURE - Judge James Gray, in his first Bay Area appearance since winning the Vice Presidential nomination for the Libertarian Party, addressed a group of drug policy reformers atOaksterdam University in Oakland, California on May 24, 2012.
Connecticut Becomes 17th Medical Marijuana State
Governor Dannel Malloy (D) Friday signed into law the medical marijuana bill, House Bill 5389, passed last month by the legislature, making Connecticut the 17th state to legalize the medicinal use of the herb, along with the District of Columbia. Now, licensed physicians will be able to prescribe it to adults suffering from specified diseases or medical conditions.
