Hemp American Flag To Fly Over Capitol On July 4th
It’s official, an American flag made completely of hemp will be flying high over the nation’s capitol during atop the Capitol building during the 4th of July weekend. Hemp, a fibrous and seed-filled crop, is a close relative to the Cannabis Sativa plant that can be used to produce products such as paper, fuel, building materials, and even car parts. In fact, when Henry Ford opened his famous automobile plant in the 30’s to start producing the Model-T, Ford successfully experimented with biomass fuel conversion as well as extracting methanol, charcoal fuel, tar, pitch ethyl-acetate, and creosote all from …
Man In Wheelchair Rides To Washington For Cannabis
In an effort to push for the legalization of cannabis, a 52-year-old from the suburbs of Detroit is traveling by motorized wheelchair all the way from Michigan to Washington, D.C.. Curtis Kile’s journey began back on June 14th when he set out on a mission to convey the idea to President Barack Obama that the legalization of cannabis would give people more safe, affordable access to medical marijuana. Kile’s, who uses cannabis to control his muscle spasms and other symptoms caused by his cerebral palsy, hopes to speak directly with President Obama on July 4th.
High Times Medical Cannabis Cup San Francisco 2013 Winners
The 4th annual HIGH TIMES San Francisco Bay Area Medical Cannabis Cup came to a successful end Sunday night after a long weekend of countless dabs and tons of entertaining guests. The two day-long expo took place at Craneway Pavilion right outside of San Francisco in Richmond, CA, where approximately ten thousand medical marijuana patients came out to again celebrate the best medicine on the planet, cannabis. The event featured lectures from a ‘highly’ educated panel of guests on everything from legal issues and cultivation, to the in’s and out’s of edibles and infused products. Three designated ‘medication’ areas were …
Medical Marijuana Reduces Child’s Epilepsy Seizures
Scotch Plains 2-year-old toddler, Vivian Wilson, suffers from sever epilepsy with horrible seizures. Her parents were put in a tough situation when they couldn’t find a psychiatrist who would sign off on the consent form, which was the only thing preventing Vivian from being eligible to receive medical marijuana in New Jersey. “I’m talking about one little girl in Colorado going from having hundreds of seizures a week to now being off all her pharmaceutical medications and having about three seizures a week.” – Meghan Wilson “She’s very pattern sensitive,” her mother Meghan Wilson explained to …
Washington Liquor Control Board Reviews Marijuana Laws
Yesterday, Washington’s Liquor Control Board was briefed about the 800 some comments that were submitted on the draft set of marijuana regulations in the state. The duty fell upon Karen McCall, the chief rules coordinator for the liquor board, to relay the comments submitted by local authorities, stakeholders and many other concerned citizens. Though many of the comments were very reasonable, some of the things the public was asking for are not within the jurisdiction of the board. “Fifty percent of the comments I’ve seen relate to things that, once …
A ‘Day of Direct Action’ In The Nation’s Capital
The Institute of the Black World 21st Century’s “Day of Direct Action” rallied in Washington Monday in protest of the Obama administration and the war on drugs. On Monday, Rev. Jesse Jackson took the stage in front of a reported crowd of 500 at a rally that called on President Obama to take “direct action” and act on the following agenda: Intensify efforts to eliminate the disparity in sentencing between powdered and crack cocaine. Issue an Executive Order eliminating the War on Drugs and replacing it with a national initiative that treats drugs and drug addiction as …
One Week Until The San Francisco Medical Cannabis Cup
Did you get your tickets to the fourth-annual High Times San Francisco Bay Area Medical Cannabis Cup yet? The two-day expo will begin next Saturday, June 22, at The Craneway Pavillion at 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA. The event will feature a number of activism and cultivation seminars from HIGH TIMES editors and talks from many other familiar faces in the industry. “The headliners Saturday night’s party are Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan.” Included is a Saturday night ‘Homegrown Party’ for all adults ages 18+ hosted by …
Nevada Governor Signs Bill To Allow MMJ Dispensaries
On Wednesday, Governor Brian Sandoval (R) signed a bill into law that will allow for state-regulated medical marijuana dispensaries and grow operations in Nevada. The bill, Senate Bill 374, will provide for the “registration of medical marijuana establishments authorized to cultivate or dispense marijuana or manufacture edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products for sale to persons authorized to engage in the medical use of marijuana.” “I applaud the governor for recognizing it is time Nevada lived up to its constitutional mandate and provided access for …
Vermont Decriminalizes Minor Possession Of Marijuana
Vermont has officially become the 17th state to eliminate criminal penalties for minor possession of Cannabis. Governor Peter Shumlin (D) signed the bill into law Thursday, which will remove the criminal penalties for possession of less than one ounce of cannabis or less than five grams of hash by adults 21 or older. “Our limited resources should be focused on reducing abuse and addiction of opiates like heroin and meth rather than cracking down on people for having very small amounts of marijuana.” – Gov. Peter Shumlin Violations will be punishable by a civil penalty similar …
Nevada Legislature Passes Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill
After thirteen long years, Nevada’s State legislature passed a bill that will establish a system of dispensaries in the state. Currently, the state of Nevada provides immunity to qualifying patients from state and local prosecution for the production, delivery, or possession of marijuana. However, the existing law does nothing to specify the manner in which patients are to obtain the marijuana. This voter approved medical marijuana program was established in 2000. Now, thirteen years later, Senate Bill 374 will provide for the “registration of medical marijuana establishments authorized to cultivate or dispense marijuana or manufacture edible marijuana …