By "Radical" Russ Belville on November 9, 2009
I get the most incredible emails, and I mean “incredible” as in “it strains credibility” to believe this really happens in America. My name is [Bob]. I’m 23 years old and I’m from … Mississippi. Until this year I had never been convicted of a crime. I had never even had a speeding ticket. I [...]
Posted in ABNORML NEWS, ACTIVISM, LITIGATION, SOCIETY | Tagged Mississippi
By "Radical" Russ Belville on November 29, 2010
Is this what we’ve come to in our reefer madness? You want to give 77-year-old Willie Nelson six months in jailbird stripes? Wasn’t it just a little while ago we were holding 72-year-old Tommy Chong in a cell for selling bongs on the internet? How’d that work out? Oh, yes, you took a Canadian comedian who had never really been very serious about marijuana law reform and forged him into a strongly outspoken activist, leading to the Cheech & Chong reunion and the “Get it Legal” tour.
Posted in ABNORML NEWS, ACTIVISM, ENTERTAINMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SOCIETY | Tagged border patrol, checkpoint, Willie Nelson
By "Radical" Russ Belville on November 2, 2011
Chicago Alderman are lining up to support a plan to decriminalize personal possession of marijuana, defined as ten grams (~1/3rd oz). The proposed ordinance would be replacing arrests and jail with a $200 fine that could raise $7 million a year for the cash-strapped Windy City.
Posted in ACTIVISM, ECONOMICS, GOVERNMENT, LEGISLATION | Tagged Chicago, Cook County, Danny Solis, Decriminalization, Illinois, Toni Preckwinkle, Willie Cochran
By Cannabis Karri on April 30, 2008
Sly Joe is back with a terrific song to take us over hump day, a cover of the classic Bob Marley tune, “Mellow Mood”. Along with his band, SLY JOE AND THE SMOOTH OPERATORS, he puts a decidedly fresh and contemporary spin on this reggae love song. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Joe was a [...]
Posted in DAILY TOKER TUNES | Tagged Sly Joe, smooth operators
By "Radical" Russ Belville on August 31, 2010
California Green Party Gubernatorial Candidate Laura Wells; HIGH TIMES’ Danny Danko answers live cultivation questions; music by Baeka.
Posted in DAILY TOKER TUNES | Tagged 9th Circuit Court, baeka, California, CBS News, Cultivation, Danny Danko, Denver, Denver Post, Electric Tuesday, Eric Brenner, Higher than Before, Jovan Jackson, Laura Wells
By "Radical" Russ Belville on July 21, 2011
Tere Joyce with Eric Matuschek, owner of Starbudz Collective, denied jury trial; Cannabis Cure UK and Adam Hand in studio; music by Kottonmouth Kings.
Posted in NORML SHOW LIVE | Tagged California, Cannabis Cure UK, Collective, Eric Matuschek, Groovin' Thursday, Harborside Health Center, Hollywood, John Doe Radio, Kottonmouth Kings, New York, Tere Joyce, Washington
By "Radical" Russ Belville on April 11, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama recently toured Oregon with his campaign. In the southwestern Oregon town of Medford, he sat down with the Medford Mail-Tribune for an interview. (Cue video to 5:00 for the question of Oregon’s medical marijuana initiative.) “When it comes to medical marijuana, I have more of a practical view than [...]
Posted in ACTIVISM, ENTERTAINMENT, GOVERNMENT, SCIENCE | Tagged Barack Obama, Oregon
By "Radical" Russ Belville on August 19, 2010
A national organization of African American law enforcement officers has announced its endorsement of Proposition 19, California’s initiative to legalize marijuana.
The National Black Police Association (NBPA), which was founded in 1972 and is currently holding its 38th national conference in Sacramento, is urging a yes vote on legalization this November 2.
Posted in ACTIVISM, GOVERNMENT, LEGISLATION, SOCIETY | Tagged CA Proposition 19, California, LEAP, Major Neill Franklin, National Black Police Association, Prop 19
By "Radical" Russ Belville on March 23, 2010
Victoria Zavala, Lancaster City Council Candidate; Reefer Madness over Illinois medmj bill; Cannabis Planet sponsors NASCAR; music by CLING.
Posted in NORML SHOW LIVE | Tagged California, CLING, Deeper Meaning, Dispensary, Electric Tuesday, Humboldt County, Illinois, Lancaster, Mexico, Reefer Madness, Sahra Kant, Victoria Zavala, Virgil Goode
By "Radical" Russ Belville on August 26, 2009
Download Link: Secret Stash – Register to access Hemp Headlines Double amputee diabetic, evicted for medical marijuana, dies in Vancouver New Mexico’s medical marijuana coordinator quits, questions dispensary practices ROBERT DEWITT: Marijuana legalization is not a bright idea Cannabis Science with Dr. Mitch Earleywine Study: regular cannabis smoking may inhibit male orgasm Daily Toker Tunes [...]
Posted in NORML SHOW LIVE | Tagged Canada, Chris Goldstein, Dr. Mitch Earleywine, Kya Bamba, New Mexico, Rick Steves, Robert DeWitt, Vancouver
Patients Against I-502: Russ – We have never once called recreational users criminals, nor have we said...
"Radical" Russ Belville: Because people of prestige and influence have to carefully decide what they support....
