Posts By: Anna Diaz 
Weedists: Meet Lauren Vazquez “Weedists are the people who are out there fighting the good fight and these are their stories.” Lauren Vazquez is the Fired Up Lawyer, and it’s easy to see when you meet her. Her enthusiasm for her work and her joie de vivre light up the room. When I... Read More »
It Takes Balls, by Josh Wolf is damn funny. And, while it may seem like an odd book review for a weedist, I beg to differ. Josh Wolf is a comedian who can be found regularly on the TV shows, Chelsea Lately and After Lately. He has had several character... Read More »
Next Saturday, in over 200 cities worldwide, millions will come together to rally for an end to a failed drug war on cannabis and industrial hemp. Oregonians will participate in the Global Cannabis March in three cities – Portland, Eugene and Medford. These marches will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2013... Read More »
Smokies Toke Couture was founded in 2012 by artist Pilar Erika Johnson. She was looking for cannabis accessories and found that there was not much selection. Johnson says, “I really did not find much available that had the quality or on-trend style that I was looking for. My conclusion is... Read More »
The Cash Phlow Show will be live at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe this Saturday, April 27th for one night only at 8:00 PM. The L.A. rapper is a favorite in the cannabis community. Portland’s own Jay Mack and Big Dub will open the show as a special treat. Long-time... Read More »
The NORML Women’s Alliance is hosting a wake-n-bake to celebrate the launch their new foundation. Set for April 21st, 2013 in Denver Colorado, the event promises the opportunity to network with some of the nation’s leading movers and shakers in the marijuana law reform movement. Denver is the hot spot... Read More »
The first cannabis legalization bill to pass through a legislative committee, Oregon’s HB 3371 has made history. Even USA Today included an article about it. Taken from that article: “Under House Bill 3371, the Oregon Health Authority would license producers, processors and wholesale and retail sellers of the drug. And... Read More »
The Moms for Marijuana Cannabis Quilt has been stolen! At approximately 6pm on April 5th, 2013, while traveling from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX on its way to protest harmful cannabis laws at the Texas State House, the beautiful and powerful cannabis quilt was stolen. Texas chapter leader, Tracy Ansley,... Read More »
“It’s not a typo; it’s a way of life.” Anonymous Disclaimer: I live in Portland by choice. I moved here in 2001, and I love it here. So, this is a very biased view of a place that I call “home.” Portland, Oregon provides a green vacation spot on every... Read More »
After three years, the NORML Women’s Alliance has created the NORML Women’s Alliance Foundation as a separate entity to promote education and outreach to women. In January 2010, NORML launched what would become one of the most successful programs in the history of the organization. The Women’s Alliance has grown... Read More »
