U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has emerged as an unlikely supporter of medical cannabis, stating in both committee hearings and interviews that he backs a limited overhaul of U.S. law on the issue. Graham — who waged a quixotic bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination before dropping out of the race last December — […]
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Trudeau on the International Stage: Implications for Cannabis Activists
This past weekend, Victoria BC played host to a matched set of visitors: British Royals, Prince William and his partner, Kate Middleton; and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accompanied by partner, Sophie Gregoire. The intense ceremony that surrounded this event reminds us that, for citizens of a classless society, at least in principle, we Canadians […]
Team Cannabis Lobbies BC Government For Inclusive Regulations
Wednesday Sept 14, 2016 Victoria, B.C. Cannabis legalization offers all British Columbians an opportunity to benefit from the multi-billion dollar market that has been created here by cannabis activists over decades. In an attempt to bring together a wide range of individuals and organizations that are working hard to educate the public about cannabis, The […]
Cannabis Dispensaries and the Victoria City Council
Cannabis Dispensaries and the Victoria City Council; And Ruminations on the Future of Growing The headline in the Times Colonist reads: “Victoria mayor firm: new rules don’t allow pot use at shops.” The Times Colonist is Victoria BC’s daily paper, and the article is a report on the Victoria City Council meeting held on the […]
The BC Independent Cannabis Association
Judith Stamps The BC Independent Cannabis Association: A Preface to Strategies for the Provincial Campaign Historical alternatives are the ghosts that haunt established practices. For the cannabis plant, that alternative has always been the free and varied marketplace; a network of small, medium and large growers and producers; a craft industry; and an array of […]
Last Chance To Complete Task Force Surveys
Last month the federal government task force on legalization released 5 surveys and asked Canadians to share their opinion by August 28. That is right, Sunday is the last day to fill out the surveys. So if you are getting ready to party with Sublime this weekend or do some other wild and crazy thing, […]
What Are Needs? And Who Gets to Define Them? Reflections on Cannabis Law
Judith Stamps Biologically, a need is something required by a living organism, something that enables it to live a healthy life, and the deficiency of which would bring adversity. Psychologically, it is something that drives organisms to acquire the things needed. In the late 1960s, American Psychologist, Abraham Maslow, identified what he called a hierarchy […]
New Jersey Governor Could Legalize Medical Cannabis for PTSD
Stephen Calabria New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is debating whether to sign a bill approved by state lawmakers that would legalize the use of medical cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill — approved last Monday by the the state Senate — would allow veterans and other citizens suffering from PTSD to treat the […]
Surveys Show Liberals Ready To Corporatize Cannabis
Ted Smith Survey #4- Enforcing Public Safety and Protection Strengthened laws and appropriate enforcement response: Establishing a successful legalization regime will require the strengthening of laws that will minimize or eliminate criminal involvement. It could also require the strengthening of laws to punish those who choose to operate outside of its parameters, including those who […]
Task Force Survey Shows Dispensaries Face Future Raids
Ted Smith Survey #3-Designing an Appropriate Distribution System Phased-in approach to distribution: In the initial stages of legalizing marijuana, only allowing a proven system of distribution (e.g., through the mail, as is currently done in the medical marijuana regime) could minimize the risks of uncontrolled/illegal retail sales outlined above. This system could enable access for […]