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textDealing with Drug Laws: A Tale of Two District Attorneys by Counterpunch (reposted)
Albany County District Attorney David Soares is considered a hero by many for his bold stances and refreshing approaches to delivering justice. He first laid claim to this title in 2004 when he ran on a platform that advocated dramatic change in the draconian Rockefeller Drug laws that stood unchanged for 30 years. His victory over powerful incumbent Paul Clyne sent shock waves throughout the political landscape in New York's capital....
Posted: Thu, May 18, 2006 6:13am PDT
textEl Cerrito leans toward cannabis club approval by Contra Costa Times
The El Cerrito Planning Commission will consider recommending changes next month to the city's zoning ordinance that would allow a medical marijuana dispensary to operate in a three-block area on the city's north side....
Posted: Wed, May 17, 2006 9:52pm PDT
textMedical Marijuana Patient Groups and Court Support by Compassionate Coalition
Bryan Epis: May 22nd: Former cannabis cultivator Bryan Epis will be in court on May 22nd at 9:30am, in front of Judge Damrell, at the Sacramento Federal Courthouse, 501 I street (I at 5th). Solano Patients’ Group Meeting: May 23rd and more...
Posted: Wed, May 17, 2006 8:56pm PDT
textHELP ASA STOP DEA RAIDS! by Americans for Safe Access
This June Congress will decide how much federal tax-money should be used next year to raid medical marijuana patients and caregivers across the nation!...
Posted: Wed, May 17, 2006 8:54pm PDT
textDrug War Roadshow in San Francisco May 24 by Nikki Thanos
Join the Drug War Roadshow May 24 a special show in San Francisco as we examine the human impact of the War on Drugs in Colombia, South America and the United States. DWR combines classic popular education tools (skits, puppets and humor) with rare on-the-ground digital images that examine the human impacts of US Drug Policy abroad. DWR believes we all should have a say in how we approach drug and crime reduction in our communities and our foreign policy. Wednesday May 24th at 6:30PM ...
Posted: Wed, May 17, 2006 10:02am PDT
textDrug War Roadshow May 23 at First Congregational Church of Oakland by Nikki Thanos
Join the Drug War Roadshow May 23 a special show in Oakland as we examine the human impact of the War on Drugs in Colombia, South America and the United States. DWR combines classic popular education tools (skits, puppets and humor) with rare on-the-ground digital images that examine the human impacts of US Drug Policy abroad. DWR believes we all should have a say in how we approach drug and crime reduction in our communities and our foreign policy. Don’t miss it! Tuesday, May 23r...
Posted: Wed, May 17, 2006 9:58am PDT
textTulare County BOS Meeting tomorrow by SAN via list
When: Tuesday, May 16th – 9:00am...
Posted: Mon, May 15, 2006 11:34pm PDT
textCA eUpdate 05/10/06 by Drug Policy Alliance
1. In this Issue Action Alert: Two Years for One Joint http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=4226869&l=123604 Supporters of California Treatment Law Rally at Capitol http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=4226869&l=123542 D.A. Advocates Reform at Vancouver Conference http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=4226869&l=123585 Amid Pressure From U.S., Fox Reverses Drug Law Stance http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=4226869...
Posted: Mon, May 15, 2006 10:31pm PDT
textASA ACTION ALERT: ALBANY HEARING TONIGHT by ASA
WHAT:Albany City Council to review changes to dispensary ordinance WHEN: 8 p.m. TONIGHT Monday, May 15th WHERE: City Hall Council Chamber, 1000 San Pablo Ave....
Posted: Mon, May 15, 2006 6:48pm PDT
textTulare County Action Alert by Aaron Smith
Tulare County Supervisors to vote on medical marijuana ID cards. Please call your supervisor urging them to support this program to protect patients....
Posted: Sat, May 13, 2006 8:25pm PDT
textASA CA Weekly Alert by Americans for Safe Access
Court Support ** 1) Monday, May 22nd, Sacramento: Court Support for Bryan Epis 2) Friday, May 26th, San Francisco: Court Support for Dispensary Raid Defendants *Special Events* 1) Wednesday, May 17th, Santa Rosa: Candidates Forum on Medical Marijuana 2) Friday-Sunday, June 2-4, Marysville: Music that Matters Festival - Benefit for ASA!...
Posted: Sat, May 13, 2006 12:13am PDT
textLA County Passes MMJ Ordinance by Americans for Safe Access
** LA County Passes Progressive Medical Marijuana Ordinance ** ** ASA and LA ASA Chapter Help Ensure Passage **...
Posted: Sat, May 13, 2006 12:11am PDT
textTitan Corp,Skyway Communications,9/11,Cocaine Trafficking,Torture and Bush's Bloody Murder by Tony Ryals
Daniel Hopsicker continues his own one man investigation into the Venice,Florida Saudi terrorist flight school of Jeb Bush and Katherine Harris pal, Wally Hilliard,putting our'establishment' media to shame and disgrace once again.New York Times,CNN,USA Today,Wall Street Journal, should all hide in shame,as well as CBS, NBC,ABC,et.al.. Rupert Murdoch and Fox 'News' should be put on trial for aiding murder,torture and rape so vile....
Posted: Fri, May 12, 2006 5:11pm PDT
text Afghan poppy farmers expect record opium crop and the Taliban will reap the rewards by UK Independent (reposted)
Two hours' drive from the Afghan city of Kandahar, "the perfect storm" is about to break in the fields of Helmand province....
Posted: Wed, May 10, 2006 10:15pm PDT
textTwo Years for One Joint by Drug Policy Alliance
Watch the story of how one 17-year-old boy, Mitchell Lawrence, got a punishment that many in his community feel does not match his crime - because of drug-free zone laws....
Posted: Tue, May 9, 2006 9:25pm PDT
textNew business license rules could Hercules bar cannabis clubs by Contra Costa Times
The Hercules City Council will vote Tuesday whether to deny a license to any business that violates either federal or state law....
Posted: Mon, May 8, 2006 9:14pm PDT
textHomeland Security will embed reporters by Ted Peterson
Homeland Security will embed reporters...
Posted: Mon, May 8, 2006 3:26pm PDT
textASA Summer Legal Training Tour in So. Cal by Americans for Safe Access
This fun yet intensive 3-hour training covers just about if not everything a medical cannabis patient or caregiver needs to know about dealing with law enforcement encounters....
Posted: Fri, May 5, 2006 10:28pm PDT
textMay Newsletter by Americans for Safe Access
* ASA Questions FDA Statement on Medical Marijuana * Emeryville Pays Patient $15,000 for Medical Marijuana * Local Chapter Focus: Los Angeles ASA * National Action Alert: Write to Medical Marijuana POWs!...
Posted: Fri, May 5, 2006 10:27pm PDT
textNews from Vote Hemp, Inc. by via Vote Hemp
North Dakota to be First State to Issue Licenses to Hemp Farmers Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Set for June 15...
Posted: Wed, May 3, 2006 11:24pm PDT
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