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Stash for Tue, Sep 8, 2009
Download Link: Secret Stash – Register to access Hemp Headlines Arizona Supreme Court: Drug laws trump religious use of marijuana LA Times: The Racism of Marijuana Prohibition Sin tax the rolling papers? Why not tax the pot instead? Daily Toker Tunes by Marijuana Music Awards . com Urban – ‘Welcome to Holland’ by Lionart California [...]
Arizona Supreme Court: Drug laws trump religious use of marijuana
(Arizona Daily Star) PHOENIX — The state’s interest in banning marijuana outweighs the religious beliefs of an individual that he is entitled to use the drug anywhere, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled today. In a unanimous opinion, the justices said state law permits the government to “burden the exercise of religion” only if it shows [...]
Music: Variety Tuesday – “Go Green” by The Wiley One
At Hempfest Main Stage this year a band called “The Wiley One” played 4:20 on Saturday. I was approached by Jason, the bass player from the band, who wanted to compliment me on my bass playing earlier in the day Sunday. We chatted a bit and he agreed to let us play one of their [...]
“Drank”: Weed in a can?
(Phoenix New Times) Drank, a new beverage sold in Valley stores, is a concoction of herbal supplements that is said to cause a sensation similar to the high we get from marijuana. It’s been described by users as “weed in a can.” Says Brandon Rycombel, a Phoenix store owner who sells the beverage, “I think [...]
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) on Marijuana Law Reform
I am always pleased to hear from constituents, such as you, who take the time to communicate with me. I want to thank you for sharing your thoughts-staying on top of the issues that matter to you, by opening a dialogue with your elected officials, is one of the most important aspects of our Democracy. [...]
Stash for Mon, Jun 29, 2009
Download Link: Secret Stash – Register to access Hemp Headlines Reps. Frank, Paul, Hinchey, & Rohrabacher send letter to colleagues promoting marijuana decriminalization Police return stolen marijuana to Boulder dispensary Nogales, Arizona’s underground like “Swiss cheese” from smuggler’s tunnels This Month in NORML with Executive Director Allen St. Pierre Previewing NORML National Conference 2009 – [...]
School’s strip-search of teen girl ruled unconstitutional, but girl cannot sue
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A former middle-school student who was strip-searched by school officials looking for ibuprofen pain medication won a partial victory of her Supreme Court appeal Thursday in a case testing the discretion of officials to ensure classroom safety. Redding was an eighth-grade honor student in 2003, with no history of disciplinary problems at [...]
Nogales, Arizona’s underground like “Swiss cheese” from smuggler’s tunnels
(Washington Post) NOGALES, Ariz. — They call themselves the Tunnel Rats. Trained in close-quarter combat, psychologically certified to work in confined spaces and armed to the teeth, these four-member teams of Border Patrol agents monitor an elaborate underground warren of dark and dangerous storm drains that crisscross these twin downtowns along the border. In the [...]
Beware the medicalization of marijuana
I’ve always said that medical marijuana is a beautiful thing. If I believe that all people have a right to use cannabis, then of course sick people have the same right and should be given the first place in line. I’ve also said that I hate the line “I’m a patient, not a criminal” because [...]
Rolling Stone: A Drug War Truce?
(Rolling Stone) Political pressure to end the War on Drugs is building in surprising quarters. In recent months, three distinct rationales have converged to convince a growing number of politicians – including many on the center-right – to seriously consider the benefits of legalizing marijuana. For Webb, a Democrat from Virginia who served as secretary [...]