Monday, February 23, 2009

This Week in Weed 02-23-09

Arizona

Will Obama cross the reefer rubicon?” - Best headline of 2009 so far.

National Ledger


California

Medical Marijuana advocates sue the DMV

Monterey Herald

Tribune searches in vain for marijuana story

Chicago Tribune

Jail time for providing medicine to the sick

The Bakersfield Californian

My Trip to the medical marijuana doctor

LA City Buzz

Heavy handed DEA terrorizes landlords, deprives patients of medicine

Los Angeles Times

Kids boost patient's stash

KTVL Channel 10


Illinois

Medical marijuana up for debate in the Senate

State Capital Q&A


Michigan

New Rules more acceptable to advocates

City Pulse


Minnesota

Patients testify to House committee

Stillwater Courier

Patient story leaves Senate panel in tears

Shakopee Valley News

Bill passes first hurdle

Minnesota Independent, Minnesota Independent


Missouri

Drug policy reform conference

The Missourian


Montana

More pot for Montana patients

Flathead Beacon, Billings Gazette

Montana marijuana activists stink up the capitol

Great Falls Tribune, Missoulian, Bozeman Daily Chonicle

Medical Marijuana Bill squeeks past the Senate. Votes balanced on a knife edge.

Billings Gazette


New Mexico

New Mexico adds 7 conditions to medical marijuana eligibility

WCSH Channel 6, Portland


Oregon

The fight is never over

Willamette Week


South Carolina

Sheriff Lott gives up on Phelps persecution

Washington Times


USA

Norml announces Ad Contest winners

Norml Blog


Washington

Bill would expand access to medical marijuana

Seattle Post-Intelligencer,

Utter bullshit from the Los Angeles Times on non-existant link between Marijuana use and cancer.

Newsday.com,


This Week's Action :

Write a letter to the editor of your local paper.


Monday, February 16, 2009

This Week in Weed 02-16-09

It's Medical Marijuana Week !

This the seventh year of Medical Marijuana week, in respect of which all of our stories this week relate to the issue of Medical Marijuana.


California

Medical Marijuana advocates to speak to Riverside Board of Supervisors

Desert Sun,


Minnesota

Medical Marijuana bill advances in the senate

Minnesota Independent, Pioneer Press, Bemidji Pioneer, MSNBC, Star Tribune,


Idaho

Local Medical Marijuana ordinance struck down

Idaho Mountain Express,


Louisiana

Jury nullification for medical marijuana patient

The Examiner.com,


Missouri

Ozarks town of Cliff Village approves Medical Marijuana

News Leader.com,


New Hampshire

Lawmaker has personal experience of efficacy of medical marijuana

Nashua Telegraph, Nashua Telegraph,


Rhode Island

Medical Marijuana bill to be introduced

Brown Daily Herald,


USA

DEA raids in Medical Marijuana States will stop

Narco News Bulletin


Washington

Seattle Police chief chosen as nation's drug czar – medical marijuana advocates approve

Seattle Times, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, New York Times, Norml Blog, MPP Blog,


This Week's Action :


Medical Marijuana Week actions are taking place all over the country. In our home state of Maryland

The Maryland chapters of Americans for Safe Access welcome your attendance at the following events:

Mon. Feb. 16th, 5pm -- Candlelight Vigil on the steps of The Maryland State House, located at State Circle in Annapolis, Maryland

Wed. Feb. 18th, 7pm -- Medical Cannabis 101. Panel of experts will discuss medical, legal, and political aspects of medical marijuana. U of MD College Park Campus, Room 3215 in the Art-Soc building

Thurs. Feb. 19th, 7pm -- MMJ Week Wrap Party. Featuring local live entertainment, featured speakers, light snacks and drinks, $5 suggested donation, 2640 St. Paul St. Baltimore

For more info contact: Tony (415) 283-7404 or md4safeaccess@gmail.com