Category: Weedists

(374 posts)

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

March 17, 2014
03/17/2014
NORML PAC Endorses Tommy Wells for Mayor of DC

NORML PAC Endorses Tommy Wells for Mayor of DC

This morning, NORML PAC announced its endorsement of Councilman Tommy Wells for mayor of Washington, DC. “Councilman Wells is a passionate crusader for the cause of marijuana...
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March 17, 2014
03/17/2014
Colbert Report Tackles Ganjapreneurs, Green Rush and Bank Hypocrisy

Colbert Report Tackles Ganjapreneurs, Green Rush and Bank Hypocrisy

Last Thursday’s Colbert Report had a solid ten minutes on the (just starting to boom) green rush. The first video bit covered Colorado’s booming recreational marijuana sales...
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March 14, 2014
03/14/2014
Colorado Dispensary Honors CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta With New Strain, Joint Specials

Colorado Dispensary Honors CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta With New Strain, Joint Specials

Last year, the Boulder-based dispensary Helping Hands Herbals named a strain of weed in honor of CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, after the high profile physician reversed his...
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March 13, 2014
03/13/2014
First-Ever Marijuana Job Fair May Draw 1,000

First-Ever Marijuana Job Fair May Draw 1,000

A groundbreaking job fair in Colorado is expected to attract at least 15 potential employers catering to the state’s burgeoning pot business. Smoking marijuana is not a prerequisite to getting...
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March 12, 2014
03/12/2014
The California Drought: Interview With Chris Van Hook

The California Drought: Interview With Chris Van Hook

One of the Leaf’s editors recently interviewed Chris Van Hook to get his expert perspective on the drought currently gripping northern California, and how cannabis farmers can...
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March 7, 2014
03/07/2014
Bill Filed to Allow Medical Marijuana in SC

Bill Filed to Allow Medical Marijuana in SC

Rep. Todd Rutherford (D-Columbia, @RepRutherford) filed Thursday the “Put Patients First Act”, to allow the use of medical marijuana in South Carolina. It has provisions for people with...
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March 6, 2014
03/06/2014
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: “I Am Doubling Down On Medical Marijuana”

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: “I Am Doubling Down On Medical Marijuana”

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is “doubling down” in his advocacy for patients to have legal access to cannabis as a therapeutic agent. In a...
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February 27, 2014
02/27/2014
National Black Caucus of State Legislators Calls for Liberalizing Marijuana Penalties

National Black Caucus of State Legislators Calls for Liberalizing Marijuana Penalties

Members of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators recently resolved at their Annual Legislative Conference in favor of decriminalizing marijuana. “Whereas state and local governments could potentially stand...
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February 26, 2014
02/26/2014
The Stoned Comic Genius of Harold Ramis

The Stoned Comic Genius of Harold Ramis

CelebStoner celebrates the career of stoner film pioneer Harold Ramis, who passed away Monday.
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February 21, 2014
02/21/2014
Oklahoma Councilman Proposes Decriminalization

Oklahoma Councilman Proposes Decriminalization

Village City, Oklahoma councilman Jerry Broughton proposed decriminalization, saying pot users don’t belong in jail.
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February 19, 2014
02/19/2014
Weedist Women: Rowshan Reordan of Green Leaf Lab

Weedist Women: Rowshan Reordan of Green Leaf Lab

Weedists: Meet Rowshan Reordan “Weedists are the people who are out there fighting the good fight and these are their stories.” Green Leaf Lab celebrated its grand opening...
By: Anna Diaz
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February 14, 2014
02/14/2014
Representative Cohen Introduces Unmuzzle The Drug Czar Act

Representative Cohen Introduces Unmuzzle The Drug Czar Act

Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) has introduced federal legislation, House Resolution 4046, to remove legal restrictions prohibiting the Office of National Drug Control Policy from researching marijuana legalization....
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February 12, 2014
02/12/2014
Kansas Senator To Lead Valentine’s Day Rally For Patient Access

Kansas Senator To Lead Valentine’s Day Rally For Patient Access

In 2013, Senator David Haley introduced SB 9, which would establish a compassionate medical marijuana program in Kansas similar to the programs in 20 other states. That...
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February 7, 2014
02/07/2014
Uruguayan President Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize

Uruguayan President Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize

Uruguayan President José Mujica has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to rethink the drug war.
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February 6, 2014
02/06/2014
New York Jets Defensive Back Speaks About NFL Pot Ban

New York Jets Defensive Back Speaks About NFL Pot Ban

New York Jets defensive back Antonio Cromartie spoke about the NFL’s ban on cannabis, saying that players will continue to use the plant.
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February 4, 2014
02/04/2014
Ladybud: Cannabis Activist Diane Fornbacher’s Journey

Ladybud: Cannabis Activist Diane Fornbacher’s Journey

Ladybud tells the story of its publisher, cannabis activist and NORML Woman’s Alliance board member Diane Fornbacher.
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February 3, 2014
02/03/2014
NORML PAC Endorses Heather Mizeur for Maryland Governor

NORML PAC Endorses Heather Mizeur for Maryland Governor

Today, NORML PAC has announced its endorsement of Delegate Heather Mizeur and her running mate Delman Coates for Governor and Lt. Governor of Maryland. Delegate Mizeur has...
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January 27, 2014
01/27/2014
German Cannabis Activist George Wurth Wins a Million Euros!

German Cannabis Activist George Wurth Wins a Million Euros!

Big congratulations are in order for our German brethren. They have scored a major publicity and resource coup that will definitely help them advance the cause. Cannabis...
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January 22, 2014
01/22/2014
Bill Gates Backs Marijuana Legalization In His State

Bill Gates Backs Marijuana Legalization In His State

Bill Gates told Buzzfeed he voted yes on I-502 to legalize recreational marijuana in his home state of Washington in 2012, but would not answer if he’s...
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January 22, 2014
01/22/2014
Ending the War on Pot Is Obama’s Last Chance for a Legacy

Ending the War on Pot Is Obama’s Last Chance for a Legacy

Daily Beast’s Nick Gillespie explains that ending the war on pot is Obama’s opportunity to be remembered as President.
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