Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 18, 2013:
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Where Are the Cannabis Movement's Young Women?
Women voters tend to vote unfavorably on cannabis initiatives. This may change. Despite helping spearhead the medical cannabis movement in the 1990s...
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Kansas Rejects Marijuana Group’s Bid to Adopt a Highway
The Kansas Department of Transportation says that they won't adopt a highway to the group because marijuana is still illegal in Kansas.
Help NORML Win a Commercial During the Super Bowl
If the cannabis community will unite, NORML could win a free commercial during the Super Bowl.
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
Free Joints Handed Out At Denver Protest Of Tax Proposal
Protesters gathered in Denver's Civic Center Park Monday to slam Proposition AA, the marijuana tax proposal that will be decided by voters in November.
Medical Marijuana Advocacy Meeting - San Diego ASA
In addition, we will have updates about local cases, progress with regulations, and information about advancements in the field of medical marijuana.
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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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"Jenny Kush", Medical Marijuana Activist, Killed by Drunk Driver In Colorado
August 31, 2013, deeply respected medical marijuana activist and founding member of Moms for Marijuana International “Jenny Kush” was killed in a head-on collision from a drunk driver
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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.
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Rally Held For Cannabis Legalization In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hempland Security held their third rally this year for cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania in Penn Square in Reading on Saturday.
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Colorado MMJ Patients Protest Lack Of Confidentiality
A June audit of Colorado's Medical Marijuana Registry found serious breaches in the confidentiality that was supposed to be in place.
Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative Moving Forward
"We certainly hope they're successful...Turning Florida medical marijuana green would be a big deal." -- Mason Tvert
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Billboards Raising Awareness, Support for Sensible BC
Three billboards have popped up to raise awareness and recruit supporters for a Sensible BC petition to decriminalize and legalize cannabis in the province.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Hold Illinois Conference on Implementation
Medical marijuana advocates will hold a 4-hour conference this Thursday to discuss implementation of HB1, the Illinois medical marijuana law.
ASA Lobby Day: Making a difference in California
These lobby days help bring the voice of the medical cannabis community, where important decisions that affect their lives are made in every session.
Orange County NORML Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
NORML is pleased to announce that our 2012 Chapter of the Year Award recipient, Orange County NORML, will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary this Friday
Will Fox and Shively Mark the End of Cannabis Artisanship?
With Vicente Fox and Jamen Shively at the helm of the legalization brigade, the corporatization of cannabis may become something more than speculation.