The Pot TV News for September 09, 2002
08 Sep 2002 26 minLOCKYER ASSAILS FEDERAL POT OPERATIONS
California's attorney general on Friday requested a meeting with top U.S. drug officials to discuss "a growing list of provocative and intrusive incidents of harassment" by federal agents against medical marijuana growers.
PROSECUTORS REFUSE TO FILE CHARGES AGAINST CORRALS
Federal prosecutors in California have refused to charge them, forcing the DEA to let them go.
SANTA CRUZ OFFICIALS FUME OVER MEDICAL POT CLUB BUST
"What a bunch of babies these DEA guys are," said one disgusted Santa Cruz officer, who did not want to be identified. "They're up there with all these agents, but they see a bunch of pot-smoking sick people on the road, and they have to call us for help."
WHAT'S UP IN CANADA, EH?:
"Unlike the Netherlands, Canada is too close, both geographically and culturally, to dismiss. Unlike Colombia, we are too white to fumigate, arm and/or invade."
Plus an inspiring interview with Valerie Corral and a first peek at the Kubby Medical Cannabis Victory Garden.
The Pot TV News for September 06, 2002
06 Sep 2002 23 minBREAKING NEWS:
DEA RAIDS VALERIE CORRAL AND WAMM
One of California's oldest and most respected cannabis clubs raided in what activists are calling an "Act of War."
SENATORS WANT POT LEGALIZED
Canada's most august and conservative legislative body recommends full legalization, throwing out Health Canada's current medical cannabis regulations, and amnesty for past convictions.
TAKING THE HIGH ROAD
Canada led the U.S. away from slavery and alcohol prohibition. Will the same prove true now?
ACTIVISTS, EXPERTS HAIL SENATE'S REPORT ON POT
Activists thrilled with Senate report.
SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON POT LAW
Mark your calendar for December 13, when an upcoming Supreme Court challenge to throw out all pot laws.
JUDGE DISMISSES LAWSUIT AGAINST PLACER COUNTY
Raid? What raid?
The Pot TV News for September 4, 2002
04 Sep 2002 21 minALERT ON COMPASSION CLUB BOGUS
Prohibitionist paper issued false alert on Vancouver Compassion Club, based on wishful thinking.
MARIJUANA IS MEDICINE
Oped in the San Francisco Chronicle exposes medical marijuana persecution by Feds.
DRUG WAR BOOTY GOES TO NARKS
How local "Cow Counties" ruined Lake Tahoe to fill their pockets.
COURT TELLS TERMINAL PATIENT TO "DROP DEAD" (AGAIN)
Terminally ill Brian Carlisle told to stand trial for three plants.
The Pot TV News for Monday, September 2, 2002
03 Sep 2002 22 minCANNABIS PATIENT TAKE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS TO COURT
Arguing that the College of Physicians is blocking access to cannabis, a patient is taking the matter to the B.C. Supreme Court as a violation of Charter Rights.
EDDIE LEPP FACING FEDERAL CHARGES
Feds seek charges and asset forfeiture against popular cannabis activist, despite his compliance with state law.
CALIFORNIA MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTORS UNDER FIRE
The LACRC struggles to survive against the onslaught of the federal beast.
MAYOR SAYS POLICE NEGLECTED TOWN'S NEEDS
Lady Mayor fires police for too many out-of-town drug busts, and not enough attention to local crime.
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The Pot TV News for Friday, August 30, 2002
30 Aug 2002 20 minAMERICAN GETS CANADIAN LICENSE TO GROW MARIJUANA
American cannabis refugee Steve Kubby, received an exemption today from Health Canada to possess and cultivate medical cannabis.
FIRST-TIME MARIJUANA USERS RISK SERIOUS ADDICTION
Feds use numerology to link marijuana and addiction.
SCHOOL DRUG TESTING GUIDELINES ISSUED
Administration says users should be treated.
DR. BOB MELAMEDE:
Anxiety and cannabis use.
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The Pot TV News for Wed., August 28, 2002
28 Aug 2002 20 minNEVADA GAMBLES ON MARIJUANA
Will casinos be issuing odds on the outcome?
DEA VIOLATING ELECTION LAW
Congressman catches Feds with hands in the cookie jar.
HEALTH MINISTER'S SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS
Can't remember promising patients government would provide medical cannabis.
NEW PAIN RELIEVER DERIVED FROM MARIJUANA
But patients still prefer the real thing.
Interview with Dr. Bob Melamede
The heart and cannabis
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