CA Assembly Rejects SJR 14

The California Assembly failed to adopt SJR 14 by only four votes on Monday (see votes). We are disappointed by this outcome, but I want to thank the hundreds of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) members and supporters who called their representatives in the Assembly over the last ten days to support the resolution. I [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "CA Assembly Rejects SJR 14", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=851" });

LA City Attorney Turns Up the Heat

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office has filed a complaint (download sections 1- 2 -3 – 4) asking for a Temporary Restraining Order and Permanent Injunction closing 135 pre-moratorium medical cannabis collectives deemed ineligible to register under the city’s new ordinance. The complaint is City Attorney Carmen Trutanich’s latest escalation in his campaign to roll [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "LA City Attorney Turns Up the Heat", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=845" });

Toronto Police Conduct 2nd Raid on Long-Running Dispensary

Our sister organization, Canadians for Safe Access (CSA), reports a second raid of Cannabis as Living Medicine (CALM), one of the most well-established medical cannabis dispensaries in Canada.  Officers claimed they were responding to “community complaints” and seized a large quantity of medical grade cannabis and hashish.  Today, the website indicates that the peer-run collective, [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Toronto Police Conduct 2nd Raid on Long-Running Dispensary", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=838" });

Dr. Andrew Weil Applauds New Documentary Film “What if Cannabis Cured Cancer”

A new documentary by Len Richmond, “What if Cannabis Cured Cancer,” is starting to turn heads. Dr. Andrew Weil recently reviewed Richmond’s film, calling it “excellent,” and last week answered a question about medical cannabis on his web site. [E]xciting new research suggests that the cannabinoids found in marijuana may have a primary role in [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Dr. Andrew Weil Applauds New Documentary Film “What if Cannabis Cured Cancer”", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=832" });

Victory for Veterans!

Late last week, ASA received word from Michael Krawitz, Executive Director of Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access , of a significant victory for veterans who utilize medical marijuana in the states that have adopted such laws. According to a letter to Mr. Krawitz from Robert A. Petzel, MD, Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Victory for Veterans!", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=828" });

The AIDS Beacon Runs 2-Part Series

This month, The AIDS Beacon, ran a two-part series about the therapeutic use of marijuana for the treatment of symptoms related to HIV and the pharmaceutical drugs designed to keep the disease in check.  The Beacon is an independent news and information resource for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Part 1: Legal Support [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The AIDS Beacon Runs 2-Part Series", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=817" });

Stacy Ruling Requires Action for Truth

Earlier this week, U.S. District Court Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz denied a defense for James Stacy, a San Diego-area medical marijuana provider raided in September 2009 by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),  just one month before the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a new policy concerning medical marijuana enforcement.  Tell your Member of Congress to [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Stacy Ruling Requires Action for Truth", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=806" });

CA Senate Committees Approve AB 2650

Two California Senate committees approved a bill this week that will require a 600-foot buffer zone between medical cannabis collectives and schools statewide. AB 2650 was approved by the Senate Health Committee and the Local Government Committee over the objection of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and other medical cannabis advocates. However, ASA and allies [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "CA Senate Committees Approve AB 2650", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=802" });

City Attorney Joins Vigil for LA Victims

Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich was one of more than sixty people who gathered last night for a candlelight vigil for the victims of two violent attacks at medical cannabis collectives this week.  Two people were killed and one was seriously injured in two separate incidents on Thursday. The tragedies occurred in the midst [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "City Attorney Joins Vigil for LA Victims", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=797" });

ASA Rejects Unfair Taxes – No on SBX6 16 (CA)

Update June 23 – Sen. Calderon has withdrawn SBX6 16. Thanks to everyone who helped get this done! California Senator Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) wants to add a new tax medical cannabis in California. If adopted, SBX6 16 would tax legal medicine at the same rate as tobacco – forty one percent!  ASA opposes this unreasonable [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "ASA Rejects Unfair Taxes – No on SBX6 16 (CA)", url: "http://safeaccessnow.org/blog/?p=790" });

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