Here are two more Cannabis Christmas Carols for your collection. If you would like the whole set, come out to the Ministry of Health , in Victoria, on December 22nd at 7 pm
The Shake from the Smoke: A Catalyst for Change
By Allister Greene The shock waves have started. The epicenter is California, and though there is no surprise there, this is not an earthquake, this is a revolution, and this is legalization. In a very short time, all cannabis users, activists, and supporters worldwide, will be watching as Californians take to the busy ballot polls […]
HEMPOLOGY 101 WORDSEARCH
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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 […]
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 […]
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, and hope our readers will in turn choose to support them—and make sure to mention that you saw […]
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 during breaks. One of the greatest challenges faced by people committed to a social problem is getting others involved. Successful grassroots […]
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, he lost his father at the beginning of his adolescence. At 17, during the height of […]
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. Kristen Mann: Today we are sitting down with Dr. Keith Martin, longtime MP for Esquimalt/ Juan de Fuca. Dr. Martin, thank you for visiting […]
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 around town that offer member discounts, as it keeps growing, too. And do not forget to […]