Help ASA Stop the Third Prosecution of Jovan Jackson
Medical patient-provider and navy veteran Jovan Jackson was acquitted in his first trial, but DA Dumanis opted to try him again later that year.
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Needless victims of our failed drug war
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Urgent: POW Jerry Duval is Going Blind from Neglect
Medical Cannabis patient Jerry Duval is serving a 10-year sentence for cultivating cannabis under Michigan’s medical cannabis laws.
Calling All Former Answerdam Members
Jovan Jackson, a legitimate medical cannabis patient and Navy veteran was a directing member of Answerdam, a medical marijuana collective.
Jury Instructions Complete in Jovan Jackson Trial
Medical marijuana patient and Navy veteran Jovan Jackson, and his attorney, Lance Rogers were in court October 3rd and 4th to hammer out jury instructions.
Autistic Teen Tricked Into Buying Weed for Undercover Cop
The student became overwhelmed by the pressure, and the desire to keep his only friend. He finally agreed to buy pot for “Dan” (the undercover cop).
USA v. Gutierrez: Oaksterdam University Protestor Beaten by Federal Officers Found Guilty of Assault
"My children are going to grow up without a father! Over what?!" shouted Sarah Schrader, longtime girlfriend of Jose Gutierrez and the mother of his two...
Defelonization - The Next Step in Winding Down the Drug War
Efforts are afoot to push a defelonization measure through the Washington legislature next year.
Three-Year-Old Goes to School With 14 Bags of Weed
Was she really like, "Oh, this kid smells like weed. Better call the police!"
Film Review: "The House I Live In"
“The House I Live In” is one of the most important documentaries made in the last 10 years. I urge each and every one of you to watch it today.
Texas Lawmen Want to Be Stars
Texas lawmen broke into a woman's house without a warrant to arrest her on bogus marijuana charges, and filmed it for a constable's YouTube reality show.
Medical Marijuana Patient Needs $5,000 to Protect His Daughter From CPS
Washington State: 10 month old Lilly Fisher has been in CPS custody since April when her father requested their help rescuing her from an extremely unsafe
CPS Removes Children Due to State-Sanctioned Medical Marijuana Use
A six month old baby girl and her six year old brother were taken from their homes by CPS in Michigan this week because the state sees medical marijuana...
US Marijuana Arrests Remain Largely Unchanged in 2012
In 2012, marijuana arrests as a percentage of all drug arrests dipped very slightly from 49.5% in 2011 to 48.3% last year.
Fund Raiser for the Rinehart Family, Medical Cannabis and CPS
The World Famous Cannabis Café and SKUNK Magazine are raising money to help another family in need and new Oregonian, Lindsey Rinehart. The Rinehart family
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Activist Targeted And Beaten By DEA Agents Faces Charges
Jose Gutierrez was targeted and beaten by agents, now faces charges of assault on a federal officer, apparently for hitting DEA agents' fists with his face.
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Illinois MMJ Advocate Not Eligible Due To 2012 Possession Charge
Michelle DiGiacomo, an advocate that helped pass Illinois' MMJ law, will not receive her medication; she was found in possession of marijuana last year.
Landon Riddle, One of the Cancer Patients That Changed Dr. Gupta's Mind On Cannabis
Landon Riddle was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in September 2012 and began chemotherapy and steroid treatments October 1, 2012.
Armored Car Companies Is the Federal Government's Latest Attack On Legal Marijuana
The feds have given armored car companies in California notice to stop working with any cannabis-related business, which will effect several large...