Category: Weedists

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

August 21, 2012
08/21/2012
Drug Court for Marijuana: Good or Bad Idea?

Drug Court for Marijuana: Good or Bad Idea?

Reason’s Mike Riggs has a well written and must read article about the pitfalls of choosing Drug Court Marijuana. I have taken issue with Riggs’ work before...
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August 20, 2012
08/20/2012
Granny Storm Crow’s List Archives

Granny Storm Crow’s List Archives

I recently stumbled upon Granny Storm Crow’s list (July 2012) the other day and I have to say, you will not find a more comprehensive single list of...
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August 20, 2012
08/20/2012
Hempfest Video: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Vote Yes I-502

Hempfest Video: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Vote Yes I-502

Marijuana legalization advocate and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn spoke at Hempfest 2012, following up on his great speech from last year. It’s a short sub 3 minute...
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August 17, 2012
08/17/2012
Another Jury Revolts Against Marijuana Laws, “They felt marijuana should be legalized.”

Another Jury Revolts Against Marijuana Laws, “They felt marijuana should be legalized.”

10:42pm Jacob Sullum shares this incredible story from a defense attorney in Kansas. I had a jury trial this morning on level 3 possession with intent MJ, level...
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August 14, 2012
08/14/2012
Disabled Veteran Arrested for Rejecting Morphine Addiction

Disabled Veteran Arrested for Rejecting Morphine Addiction

Weedists: Meet Ken Unger “Weedists are the people who are out there fighting the good fight and these are their stories.” Kenneth Unger is a disabled Navy...
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August 13, 2012
08/13/2012
Barney Frank to Speak at Boston Marijuana Legalization Rally

Barney Frank to Speak at Boston Marijuana Legalization Rally

Congressman Barney Frank will head the list of speakers at the 22nd annual Boston Freedom Rally, Sept. 15, from noon to 6 p.m., on Boston Common.
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August 10, 2012
08/10/2012
Online Cartoon Casts Critical Light on Obama’s Failed Medical Marijuana Policies

Online Cartoon Casts Critical Light on Obama’s Failed Medical Marijuana Policies

No matter the media medium, the tragic story of the federal government’s war against a beloved plant and the people who’re keen to it, can’t be told...
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August 10, 2012
08/10/2012
Usain Bolt OG Strain is Speeding Off Shelves

Usain Bolt OG Strain is Speeding Off Shelves

Olympian Usain Bolt, one of the fastest runners in the world, has a strain named after him that has become extremely popular in California medical marijuana dispensaries. It is...
By: Lateralus
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August 10, 2012
08/10/2012
Judge Jim Gray Slams Obama For Demanding Shutdown Of Medical Marijuana Centers

Judge Jim Gray Slams Obama For Demanding Shutdown Of Medical Marijuana Centers

Gary Johnson 2012, August 9, 2012 – Denver, CO During Visit to Colorado, Libertarian Party VP Nominee  Jim Gray Criticizes President Obama for Interfering in State’s Medical Marijuana...
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August 10, 2012
08/10/2012
Adam Scorgie Culture High Interview Video

Adam Scorgie Culture High Interview Video

The Urban Grower has the first Adam Scorgie Culture High interview. Adam tells his fans what he’s got in store for The Union 2: The Culture High....
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August 7, 2012
08/07/2012
Banned Olympian: “A Good 50 Olympic Athletes” Use Marijuana Regularly

Banned Olympian: “A Good 50 Olympic Athletes” Use Marijuana Regularly

CraveOnline talks with American wrestler Stephany Lee who was banned from the 2012 London Olympics for marijuana use. Unlike Nicholas Delpolo, however, Lee fully admits to using the drug...
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August 6, 2012
08/06/2012
Weedists, We’re Still Being Called Bitches (at the Polls)

Weedists, We’re Still Being Called Bitches (at the Polls)

Prompted by Libertarian 2012 POTUS nominee Gary Johnson‘s statement in Seattle last week that marijuana will be legalized by 2016, Examiner.com writes “by going to pot, Gary Johnson has assured he will...
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August 4, 2012
08/04/2012
Phelps Finishes Olympics with 22 Medals, 18 Gold

Phelps Finishes Olympics with 22 Medals, 18 Gold

Michael Phelps won his 22nd Olympic medal with a gold medal-winning team performance of the 4×100-meter relay. Like a true champion, Phelps retires from Olympic competition with a...
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August 3, 2012
08/03/2012
Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect Landlords of Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses

Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect Landlords of Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses

Washington, D.C. — Late yesterday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and seven initial co-sponsors introduced HR 6335, the States’ Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act, in an attempt...
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August 3, 2012
08/03/2012
Bill Maher Reviews ‘Too High to Fail’ by Doug Fine

Bill Maher Reviews ‘Too High to Fail’ by Doug Fine

Longtime marijuana advocate and weedist Bill Maher reviews Doug Fine‘s latest book Too High to Fail: Cannabis and the New Green Economic Revolution. Read Bill’s great thoughts at...
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August 2, 2012
08/02/2012
Exclusive Video: Funeral for Shuttered SF Dispensaries

Exclusive Video: Funeral for Shuttered SF Dispensaries

San Francisco, CA – On August 1, 2012, San Francisco weedists rallied with a funeral procession to mourn the shuttering of two medical marijuana dispensaries that have served the...
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August 2, 2012
08/02/2012
“Pot is The New Gay” says NY Medical Marijuana Screener

“Pot is The New Gay” says NY Medical Marijuana Screener

Kenny Toglia is on a mission to legalize medical marijuana in New York and save marijuana users from the lack of quality control and health standards that...
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August 2, 2012
08/02/2012
Phelps Wins 20th Medal and Another Olympics First

Phelps Wins 20th Medal and Another Olympics First

Michael Phelps earned his 20th medal (16 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) with a win in the men’s 200-meter individual medley. He became the first man to...
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August 2, 2012
08/02/2012
Snoop Dogg transforms into Snoop Lion

Snoop Dogg transforms into Snoop Lion

Rap artist and known weedist, Snoop Dogg is rebranding himself into Snoop Lion. Snoop Lion is born out of a spiritual and artistic journey in Jamaica, no...
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August 2, 2012
08/02/2012
Video: The Irony of It All, an Amazing Song On Hypocritical Prohibition

Video: The Irony of It All, an Amazing Song On Hypocritical Prohibition

The Irony of It All is an older tune from the now defunct UK band The Streets but its words still ring completely true.  The video matches the equally fantastic...
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