Oaksterdam Oakland: Ed Rosenthal’s Spring Tune-Up!
My Spring Tune-Up course starts April 3rd, 2010 at Oaksterdam University.
MS Patient Gets 5 Years for Growing Medical Marijuana
John Wilson, a New Jersey man with multiple sclerosis, was given five years in prison for growing cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Alabama Prison Numbers on Rise…AGAIN
The Birmingham News is reporting that while the number of state prison inmates declined nationally the number increased in Alabama...mostly due to non-violent drug offenses.
Drug Cops Kill Two in Two Days in Drug Raids
At least two US citizens were killed in their own homes by American police enforcing the war on drugs in a 48-hour period late last week.
Dutch Coffeeshops ‘On Strike’ on Election Day
Dutch "coffee shops" will go on strike during parliamentary elections to encourage pot smokers to get out and vote for parties that support cannabis freedoms.
Killings Cast Pall on Mexico Drug Plan
The gangland-style murders of three people with ties to the U.S. consulate in this border city have confirmed for many people what residents here already knew: President Felipe Calderón's strategy of sending in the troops to corral drug gangs has failed.
Craig X Headed For Jail Despite Dropped Charges
The Temple 420 Pastor and former candidate for mayor is being sent to jail for "violating probation" despite permission from the trial judge and the probation department to operate a medical marijuana clinic.
Jean Simmons, A Classy Lady, Departs
CANNABIS CULTURE - British Actress Jean Simmons, who passed away earlier this year, was a marijuana supporter who opposed harsh cannabis laws in England.
HB697 Seeks to Ban K2/Spice
Rep. James Gordon (D-Mobile) has introduced a bill (HB697) to add the new designer substance, that supposedly mimics the effects of marijuana, to the list of Schedule I substances.
Problems with Fire Safe Cigarettes
A couple months ago there was news story about the glue cigarette manufacturers are now putting in cigarettes to reduce the risk of fire. When I first learned about it I was very upset because there was no outreach to consumers to get our input or, as far as I know, any effort to alert us beforehand. Maybe I missed it.
