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Marijuana advocates flock to Anaheim expo

ocregister.com — ANAHEIM – They came to learn about marijuana laws, how to start a medical dispensary business, what they could do to change the stigma of the drug. Inside a cavernous hall at the Anaheim Convention Center, more than 1,000 people gathered Saturday for Orange County's first medical marijuana convention, an all-day event called the Know Your Rights Ex More... (People)

The Marijuana Policy Tipping Point - A conversation with author Christopher Fichtner, M.D

reason.com — Christopher Fichtner is a psychiatrist and the former mental health director for the state of Illinois. In his new book, Cannabinomics: The Marijuana Policy Tipping Point, Fichtner predicts that marijuana policy is about to change radically. As Fichtner points out, three public policy trajectories converging. The medical marijuana movement is gaini More... (People)

Brea Mother volunteerism is 'breath taking'

ocregister.com — Mieko Hester-Perez, a Brea mother of three children, has co-founded the Unconventional Foundation for Autism, following her own experiences with her son.She said UF4A advocates the investigation, research and analysis of the legalization of medical marijuana. The foundation is geared toward helping parents make informed decisions about their childr More... (People)

Hempfest's future: 'I have a good feeling about it'

blog.seattlepi.com — The weather cooperated for Hempfest last weekend, and the event's organizers say that bodes well for the future of the cannabis festival in Seattle. The volunteers who coordinate the annual event at Myrtle Edwards Park say they're still not sure if they'll be able to afford Hempfest 2011 after debts are paid off. But chief organizer Vivian McPeak s More... (People)

Hempfest attracts crowd of serious marijuana supporters, plus some stoners

seattletimes.nwsource.com — While Pakalanalani dressed as a purple cannabis fairy with elf ears and handed out weed leis, doctors spoke at the Hemposium about patient use of medical marijuana. Hempfest spanned the serious to the stoned on Seattle's waterfront Saturday. Crowds packed Myrtle Edwards Park, Elliott Bay Park and Olympic Sculpture Park to listen to music, browse mo More... (People)

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One Hitter Wonder: Hempfest

seattlest.com — Break out the bongs and rolling papers, kids, it’s Hempfest time! This is like Christmastime for public drug users. There's encouragement of overindulgence, presents and even mythical figures. Full of wonderment and magic, this weekend’s festivities are sure to bring out the inner stoner in us all. Hempfest was created to promote human rights, equa More... (People)

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A Marriage Made in Cannabis Heaven (Plus: Video)

baycitizen.org — They have been called a “power couple of cannabis.” The bride is the public face of California’s campaign to legalize marijuana. The groom fought the feds in a battle for medical pot that went up to the U.S. Supreme Court.So it makes sense that as Dale Clare and Jeff Jones were planning their Oakland wedding, they decided to ask for gifts that went More... (People)

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Black farmers and cannabis

sfbayview.com — Sacramento – In 1920, nearly 15 percent of our nation’s farmers were Black. Today, fewer than 1 percent of our nation’s farmers are Black. An official USDA marijuana study shows possible yields of 400-500 pounds per acre of high yield production utilizing natural organic methods. Should Black farmers grow marijuana as a strategy to stabilize Black More... (People)

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Weed goes mainstream

mercedsunstar.com — ohn Wade, 43, a San Francisco commercial lighting specialist, takes a quick hit from a marijuana cigarette on the golf course to steady himself before putting. Sarika Simmons, 35, of San Diego County, sometimes unwinds after the kids are asleep with tokes from a fruit-flavored cigar filled with pot. And retiree Robert Girvetz, 78, of San Juan Capis More... (People)

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SAFER vs. DARE

celebstoner.com — As instructors of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program gather for an International Training Conference this week, a publisher is offering them free copies of a book that details the relative safety of marijuana compared to alcohol. During the conference, which opened today and runs through Thursday at the Duke Energy Center in Cincin More... (People)

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