Issue #25 Summer 2010
Mandatory Minimums the Same Under any Name
Issue #25 Summer 2010
Jack Herer 1939-2010 Contents Updates, Warnings, Suggestions Clubs Raided Publisher’s Note Editorial New Clubs Opened Bill S-10 Hempology 101 10 Places For Activists to Focus Jack Herer MP Dr. Keith Martin Interview P[...]
EDITORIAL: Where’s the Logic?
Andrew Brown Editor Thanks for picking up the latest Cannabis Digest! As you will notice, we have already expanded to 24 pages, and have some new advertisers. We are very thankful for the support of these businesses, an[...]
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER
Ted Smith Grassroots activism means many things to many people. While it sounds easy, most people who care about issues rarely assist with a cause beyond discussing the situation with friends, family, and co-workers dur[...]
LOVE & HEMP
By Kristen Mann Jack began life in New York State on June 18, 1939, two years after the criminalization of cannabis in America, and at the brink of the Second World War. Jack lead a fairly normal child- hood, however, h[...]
Interview with: MP Dr. Keith Martin
Keith Martin discusses mandatory minimum sentences, medical marijuana, and party politics On May 29, Kristen Mann interviewed Hon. Dr. Keith Martin at the Backpacker’s Inn, in Victoria. Here is the transcription. Krist[...]
Updates, Warnings, And Suggestions
By Gayle Quin Welcome to Summer, and the 25th edition of the Cannabis Digest. The first printing of our newspaper format has been wonder- fully received, and is expanding rapidly. Be sure to check out the list of stores [...]
10 Areas of Difficulty and Opportunity for the Cannabis Community
By Ted Smith Previously published on cannabisculture.com On Mar. 28, 2010, the Vancouver Island Hempology 101 Club hosted its 1st Annual Cannabis Convention, at which I had the honour of being the final speaker. Though I[...]
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Action
Cut out, copy, and spread the word! [...]
COPS and CANNABIS
By: Kyla Williams We call the police in times of trouble. Often we are thankful for their protection and services when we have been victimized. We see them directing traffic on busy street corners, or walking the beat; w[...]
Issue 25 - Summer 2010, National
Mandatory Minimums the Same Under any Name
A history of the Conservative government’s push for mandatory minimum sentences, what they are, and how to fight back By Jacob Hunter On Mar. 3, 2010, the Conservative Justice Minister, Rob Nicholson, reintroduced his party’s Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Legislation (previously known as C-15) into the Senate. The bill is now known as S-10; “S” to denote the [...]
Issue #25 Summer 2010
Jack Herer 1939-2010 Contents Updates, Warnings, Suggestions Clubs Raided Publisher’s Note Editorial New Clubs Opened Bill S-10 Hempology 101 10 Places For Activists to Focus Jack Herer MP Dr. Keith Martin Interview Product Testing Cops and Cannabis Islamic Hashish Culture Pt.2 Member Profile Homebase Pot Poem Team 420 Racing Cannabis Carols Cannabis Crossword Club Listings and Events Credits Advertisers
