Category: Weedists

(374 posts)

People who exemplify the cannabis culture and/or heroes of the struggle to end prohibition

October 24, 2013
10/24/2013
Morgan Spending Big for Florida Medical Marijuana Measure

Morgan Spending Big for Florida Medical Marijuana Measure

Orlando attorney John Morgan and his firm have contributed $400,000 so far to help put a Florida medical marijuana measure on the 2014 ballot.
October 22, 2013
10/22/2013
Houston Texans Cut 3 Players for Marijuana Use

Houston Texans Cut 3 Players for Marijuana Use

Sam Montgomery, Cierre Wood and Willie Jefferson were cut from the Houston Texans Monday, allegedly for marijuana use.
October 18, 2013
10/18/2013
Chronicle Writer/Editor Phillip Smith to Receive Award

Chronicle Writer/Editor Phillip Smith to Receive Award

We are proud to report that Phillip Smith, the longtime writer and editor of Stop The Drug War, is the 2013 recipient of the Edward M. Brecher...
October 16, 2013
10/16/2013
ASA Executive Director to Be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference

ASA Executive Director to Be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference

Steph Sherer, Founder and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access will be awarded the Robert C. Randall Award for achievement in the field of Citizen Action,...
October 10, 2013
10/10/2013
Colbert Report on Marijuana Legalization Re-Names States “Cheech-orado” and “Washing-Chong”

Colbert Report on Marijuana Legalization Re-Names States “Cheech-orado” and “Washing-Chong”

Last night on Comedy Central satirical news show The Colbert Report, The Rev. Sir Doctor Sen. Stephen T. Mos Def Colbert, D.F.A., Heavyweight Champion of the World** covered recent...
October 3, 2013
10/03/2013
How an Amsterdam Trip Turned Singer Songwriter Eric Hutchinson Into a Weedist

How an Amsterdam Trip Turned Singer Songwriter Eric Hutchinson Into a Weedist

Weedists: Meet Eric Hutchinson “Weedists are the people who are out there fighting the good fight and these are their stories.” Weedists can be many different kinds of...
September 25, 2013
09/25/2013
Medical Marijuana Patient Needs $5,000 to Protect His Daughter From CPS

Medical Marijuana Patient Needs $5,000 to Protect His Daughter From CPS

Ten month old Lilly Fisher has been in CPS custody since April when her father requested their help rescuing her from an extremely unsafe situation while in...
By: Mercedys
September 25, 2013
09/25/2013
NORML Women’s Alliance at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe

NORML Women’s Alliance at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe

This Sunday at The World Famous Cannabis Cafe, the NORML Women’s Alliance Foundation is hosting a fundraiser. Guests will be treated to a meal and guest speakers,...
September 24, 2013
09/24/2013
Minimalist “Celebrity Weedists”

Minimalist “Celebrity Weedists”

In a nod to minimalism, pop culture and cannabis we present: Celebrity Weedists. It’s a homage to the famous pot smokers who’ve helped bring cannabis more into...
September 19, 2013
09/19/2013
MPP’s Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users of 2013

MPP’s Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users of 2013

We’re excited to announce MPP’s second annual list of the Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users! There has been quite a bit of variation since last year,...
September 18, 2013
09/18/2013
Bill To Legalize Marijuana Introduced In DC

Bill To Legalize Marijuana Introduced In DC

A bill that would legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for adults over 21 and set up a system of regulated marijuana commerce was introduced in...
September 17, 2013
09/17/2013
Councilmember Alvarez Declares Support for Safe Access

Councilmember Alvarez Declares Support for Safe Access

On Tuesday of last week at the September chapter meeting, current San Diego City Councilmember and Candidate for Mayor, David Alvarez stopped by and spoke to the group...
September 11, 2013
09/11/2013
Fund Raiser for the Rinehart Family, Medical Cannabis and CPS

Fund Raiser for the Rinehart Family, Medical Cannabis and CPS

Two powerhouse cannabis community collaborators, The World Famous Cannabis Café and SKUNK Magazine have joined forces again to raise money to help another family in need and...
By: Anna Diaz
September 9, 2013
09/09/2013
The $100,000 Challenge from Rick Steves and Justin Hartfield

The $100,000 Challenge from Rick Steves and Justin Hartfield

Board chair note: NORML’s board of directors has always consisted of a wide variety and array of stakeholders who support ending cannabis prohibition. At the most recent Annual Meeting...
By: Norm Kent
September 3, 2013
09/03/2013
Illinois MMJ Advocate Not Eligible Due To 2012 Possession Charge

Illinois MMJ Advocate Not Eligible Due To 2012 Possession Charge

Michelle DiGiacomo, a 53-year-old Chicago advocate that helped pass Illinois’ medical marijuana law, will not be eligible to receive her medication of choice because she was found in...
August 30, 2013
08/30/2013
Geraldo At Large: Mason Tvert VS Rehab Profiteer

Geraldo At Large: Mason Tvert VS Rehab Profiteer

Mason Tvert of Marijuana Policy Project was recently on “Geraldo At Large” to talk about the “New Beer” ad that was pulled from a recent NASCAR event. Also...
August 29, 2013
08/29/2013
Great TV While High: Reggie Watts “Why Sh*t So Crazy?”

Great TV While High: Reggie Watts “Why Sh*t So Crazy?”

Reggie Watts is a sheer force of nature. A standup comedian with the skills set to be a both a music producer and MC/singer, Watts’ act combines...
August 29, 2013
08/29/2013
John Hanger: Marijuana Reform Can Elect the Next PA Governor

John Hanger: Marijuana Reform Can Elect the Next PA Governor

While the general election for governor is still a little over a year away, things are heating up in Pennsylvania as Democrats vie for their party’s nomination...
August 28, 2013
08/28/2013
George Takei Commends Trudeau’s Admission of Cannabis Use

George Takei Commends Trudeau’s Admission of Cannabis Use

George Takei, famous for his role as Mr. Sulu in the original Star Trek series, recently commended Canadian politician Justin Trudeau for admitting that he uses cannabis:...
August 28, 2013
08/28/2013
Learn the Facts About Medical Marijuana

Learn the Facts About Medical Marijuana

There has been much discussion on the legalization of cannabis in the news lately. I think it’s important for citizens to have an open discussion on medical...