Remembering John Lennon
CANNABIS CULTURE - The most political Beatle sang for freedom from marijuana law repression and was targeted by the U.S. government for deportation, ostensibly over pot busts in England.
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Pollsters Discuss Prop 19 and Its Prospects
California's Proposition 19, the tax and regulate marijuana legalization initiative, is certainly the most talked about ballot measure in the land this year. It is just as certainly the most polled of any initiative this year.
Guards Protest “Dangerous” Government Crime and Prison Plans
As the Harper government rolled out plans Wednesday to build new cells at six federal penitentiaries, prison guards took to the streets to protest wage clawbacks and warn that new laws to incarcerate more offenders will make prisons more crowded and dangerous.
Letter #3 from Eddy Lepp via Lompoc Federal Correctional Institution
Eddy Lepp is a Vietnam War Veteran and medical marijuana activist who grew medical marijuana for patients in Northern California. He gave away free marijuana to those who needed it most. In 2008 he was sentenced by Federal Judge Marilyn Patel to ten years in federal prison. Although he has been moved to other California prisons, he is currently in FCI Lompoc. He is expected to be released in 2018.
Facebook Billionaire Gives Money to Legalize Pot in California
Dustin Moskovitz confirmed tonight that he has recently given $50,000 in support of Proposition 19, which is seeking to legalize marijuana in California this November.
Marc Emery’s US Federal Prison blog #17: Letter to Jodie
Dear Jodie: I was saddened to hear the tragic news that Michelle Rainey is possibly just weeks away from dying from her melanoma and lymphatic cancer, which has now reached critical proportions throughout her body. She's only 39. Melanoma is such a vicious cancer, and cancer has been terrible on her brother, killing him young, and affecting others in her family.
Conservatives Attack Liberals Over Marijuana Decriminalization
CANNABIS CULTURE - Conservative Members of Parliament criticized Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff during Question Period in the Canadian House of Commons over comments he made last week in support of marijuana decriminalization.
Just For Laughs: Tommy Chong Wears Free Marc Shirt on CBC
CANNABIS CULTURE - Tommy Chong, one half of the legendary stoner-comedy duo Cheech and Chong, wore a FREE MARC EMERY t-shirt when he stopped by CBC's "Just For Laughs" with his partner to tell a few jokes.
Pot Activist Smokes Joint in House of Commons
The faint whiff of marijuana smoke wafted through the air of the House of Commons Monday when a pot activist lit up a joint as Parliamentarians traded barbs during Question Period.
Ignatieff Says Liberals Will Reintroduce Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
CANNABIS CULTURE - Canadian Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff says his party will reintroduce legislation to "decriminalize" small amounts of marijuana for recreational use.
