Tag: Oregon

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May 23, 2013
05/23/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.22)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.22)

From the US Supreme Court to the local city council chambers, medical marijuana continues to be a contentious issue. Here’s the latest. National On Monday, the US Supreme...
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May 22, 2013
05/22/2013
Great Artwork While High: Cliff Maynard

Great Artwork While High: Cliff Maynard

Cliff Maynard, from Pittsburgh, has become well known for his roach art across the United States. He recently relocated to the Northwest and has found even more...
By: Anna Diaz
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May 22, 2013
05/22/2013

Oregon Legalization Advocates Prepare for 2014 Initiative

With little chance of Oregon’s HB 3371 making it through the session, legalization advocates are preparing 2 legalization ballot initiatives. A poll will be conducted to determine...
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May 3, 2013
05/03/2013
Book Review: It Takes Balls by Josh Wolf

Book Review: It Takes Balls by Josh Wolf

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...
By: Anna Diaz
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May 2, 2013
05/02/2013
A Rising Marijuana Reform Tide at the Statehouses

A Rising Marijuana Reform Tide at the Statehouses

In the wake of the marijuana legalization victories in Colorado and Washington last November, and buoyed by a series of national public opinion polls showing support for...
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May 1, 2013
05/01/2013
Global Cannabis March Features Three in Oregon

Global Cannabis March Features Three in Oregon

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...
By: Anna Diaz
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April 26, 2013
04/26/2013
Hemp: Unlimited Fuel for the Green Rush

Hemp: Unlimited Fuel for the Green Rush

Hemp Potential The industry is stunted by federal regulations which outlaw commercial hemp production. In 2011 the total sales of hemp food and beauty care products exceeded...
By: Mercedys
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April 25, 2013
04/25/2013
Cash Phlow Saturday at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe

Cash Phlow Saturday at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe

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...
By: Anna Diaz
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April 24, 2013
04/24/2013
The Push Is on for PTSD and Medical Marijuana

The Push Is on for PTSD and Medical Marijuana

Access to medical marijuana continues to expand as more and more states embrace the healing power of the herb. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of...
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April 22, 2013
04/22/2013
Oregon Senate Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Oregon Senate Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD

The Oregon Senate passed a bill allowing people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to secure a medical marijuana card on Wednesday in a 19-11 vote. The Oregon Medical...
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April 18, 2013
04/18/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.17)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.17)

More DEA raids in Los Angeles, federal prison bureaucrats ignore a Michigan medical marijuana prisoner’s medical needs, and there is lots of action in state legislatures. Let’s...
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April 17, 2013
04/17/2013
Help Oregon Veterans With PTSD!

Help Oregon Veterans With PTSD!

SB 281, a bill adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for the use of medical marijuana, has cleared its last hurdle and is headed to...
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April 15, 2013
04/15/2013
Oregon Must Hand Over Medical Marijuana Records to Feds

Oregon Must Hand Over Medical Marijuana Records to Feds

The DEA has obtained a warrant for Oregon’s medical marijuana records. In the application for the warrant, the requesting DEA agent said, “I have probable cause to believe...
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April 11, 2013
04/11/2013
Vandalized MPP Billboard Rises Again With a New Message

Vandalized MPP Billboard Rises Again With a New Message

A Portland billboard put up by Marijuana Policy Project in March only lasted one night before being destroyed. The billboard featured pictures of beer, wine and a...
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April 11, 2013
04/11/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.10)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.10)

Rhode Island is set to see its first dispensary open next, Mendocino County faces down the feds, and more news from around the country. Let’s get to...
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April 8, 2013
04/08/2013
Oregon Cannabis Legalization Bill Makes History and Headway

Oregon Cannabis Legalization Bill Makes History and Headway

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...
By: Anna Diaz
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April 3, 2013
04/03/2013
Weedist Destinations: Potland, Oregon

Weedist Destinations: Potland, Oregon

“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....
By: Anna Diaz
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March 29, 2013
03/29/2013
Oregon: MPP Unveils Billboard for Alcohol Awareness Month

Oregon: MPP Unveils Billboard for Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which in Portland means it’s time for the annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest. Locals may notice something different about this year’s festival: a...
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March 26, 2013
03/26/2013
Oregon State Offers World’s First industrial Hemp Course

Oregon State Offers World’s First industrial Hemp Course

Oregon State University’s (OSU) College of Forestry and Department of Wood Science and Engineering have announced a new Ecampus course covering all aspects of industrial hemp. Beginning...
By: Anna Diaz
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March 21, 2013
03/21/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.20)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.20)

013 Medical marijuana action was concentrated in state legislatures this week, although there was also news from the Massachusetts attorney general’s office. California On Tuesday, Rep. Tom Ammiano...
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