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Oportunidad de trabajo: Gestor de contenido en lÃnea, Marijuana Policy Project, Washington, DC
El Marijuana Policy Project busca a un gestor de contenido en lÃnea experimentado para desarrollar y gestionar la estrategia de comunicación en lÃnea del MPP desde su oficina en Washington, DC.
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Semanal: Blogueando en el Bar Clandestino
âPolicÃa intenta mucho pillar a Michael Phelps por fumar un narguileâ, âUSA Swimming merece ser repudiada por suspender a Michael Phelpsâ, âHay tanta gente en prisión que literalmente no cabeâ, â¿Será que Obama ha hecho una buena selección para fiscal de la droga?â, âLa marihuana probablemente no le dará cáncer en los testÃculosâ, âAlguacil alocado arresta a ocho en investigación de Phelps con el narguileâ, âLlame a Kelloggâs hoy mismo: He aquà el númeroâ, âSNL critica a Kelloggâs por menospreciar a consumidores de marihuanaâ, â¡Boicotee a Kelloggâs! Combata la satanización corporativa de la marihuanaâ, âBuen editorial de Kathleen Parker sobre Michael Phelpsâ.
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Estudiantes: ¡Hagan sus prácticas en la DRCNet y ayuden a detener la guerra a las drogas!
¡Postule a prácticas en la DRCNet para esta primavera (o verano) y usted puede pasar el semestre luchando por una buena causa!
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Reacción: ¿Usted lee la Crónica de la Guerra Contra las Drogas?
¿Usted lee la <em>Crónica de la Guerra Contra las Drogas</em>? En caso afirmativo, necesitamos saber su opinión para evaluar nuestro trabajo y defender la <em>Crónica</em> delante de los financistas. Necesitamos donaciones también.
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Alerta: Cumpla con la promesa, presidente Obama - ¡Detenga las redadas contra la marihuana medicinal!
Remanentes del gobierno Bush están ordenando redadas contra las clÃnicas de marihuana medicinal autorizadas por el estado, pese a la promesa de detenerlas que hizo Obama. Pida al nuevo presidente y al fiscal general que tomen providencias correctivas ahora, no después.
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Europa: Bancos holandeses deben hacer negocios con cafés cannábicos, dice ministro
Bancos holandeses han estado desairando las cuentas de las cafeterÃas, cancelando las existentes y negándose a abrir nuevas. Ahora el gobierno holandés dice que los cafés son negocios legales y que los bancos deben hacer negocios con ellos.
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Europa: AsesorÃa británica sobre drogas recomienda rebajar el éxtasis y gobierno dice que no
El gobierno británico ha ignorado de nuevo las recomendaciones de su propia asesorÃa para rebajar una droga. El año pasado, fue la marihuana. De esta vez, es el éxtasis. Y parece que de la próxima vez pasará lo mismo con el LSD. Ello hace que algunos se pregunten si el gobierno quiere polÃticas de drogas comprobadas o no.
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Fighting for Medical Marijuana
You Can Make a Difference |
Dear friends, Meet Nancy. She lives with multiple sclerosis and risks arrest every time she uses medical marijuana to relieve her symptoms. Watch this video and make a donation to join us in fighting for medical marijuana. We are now in an all out push in the New Jersey legislature to relieve the suffering of many people, like Nancy, for whom currently available medicines just don't work. We have an important vote in the senate on Monday and then we'll take this fight to the assembly.
DPA Network already passed legislation -- with your help -- in New Mexico, protecting the right of critically ill patients to use medical marijuana with a doctor's recommendation. Thirteen states currently allow the use of medical marijuana -- and you are a big part of why we've been so successful. Please make a donation today. Let's do everything we can to relieve Nancy's suffering. Any amount will help. Bit by bit, state by state, together we are improving the lives of seriously ill patients around the country. Sincerely, Ethan Nadelmann |
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Press Release: Nearly Six Out of Ten West Coast Voters Support Taxing and Regulating Marijuana Like Alcohol, National Support for Pot Legalization Grows to 44 Percent
NORML Release: February 19, 2009
For More Information: contact Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director, at (202) 483-5500 or Dale Gieringer, California NORML Coordinator, at (415) 563-5858
Zogby Poll: Nearly Six Out Of Ten West Coast Voters Support Taxing And Regulating Marijuana Like Alcohol National Support For Pot Legalization Grows To 44 Percent
San Francisco, CA: A majority of west coast voters support regulating the sale of marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol, according to national poll of 1,053 likely voters by Zogby International and commissioned by California NORML and Oaksterdam University.
Fifty-eight percent of respondents residing on the west coast agree that cannabis should be "taxed and legally regulated like alcohol and cigarettes." Only thirty-six percent of west coast respondents oppose regulating the sale of marijuana for adults.
Nationally, support for taxing and regulating cannabis stands at 44 percent. Among likely voters on the east coast, 48 percent endorse legalizing marijuana. Respondents' support fell to approximately 37 percent in the southern and central regions of the United States.
Earlier this month, a national CBS/New York Times poll reported that 41 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana -- up from just 27 percent in 1979.
Responding to the latest Zogby poll, NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre said, "Public support for replacing the illicit marijuana market with a legally regulated, controlled market similar to alcohol, complete with age restrictions and quality controls, continues to grow, and appears to have achieved majority support on the west coast - where many voters are already familiar with the state-licensed use and, in some cases, sale of medical cannabis." He added, "As voters and legislators continue to look for alternative ways to raise tax revenue for public services and reduce law enforcement costs in this troubled economy, we expect the public's support for taxing and regulating cannabis to continue to grow -- not just on the west coast, but nationwide."
Nationally, younger voters age 18 to 29 are most likely (55 percent) to support regulating pot. Older voters age 50 to 64 are nearly evenly divided (48 percent) in their support for legalization.
The poll found that a majority of registered Democrat voters (53 percent) back taxing cannabis, versus only 32 percent of Republicans.
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Medical Marijuana Week, Friday: Connect with a Prisoner of Bushâs Other War
Connect with a Prisoner of Bushâs Other War
Medical Marijuana Week - Friday, February 20th
Dear ASA Supporter,
On February 5th, the White House issued a statement of President Obamaâs position on ending federal interference in state medical cannabis laws. But this still leaves innocent people in prison who would have been protected by their state laws, if they had not been raided by the policies of George W. Bush. Theyâre still in prison, and they need to know weâre behind them. Today, write a short note to let them know they are not alone.
There are many people currently serving time in federal prison for crimes that would have been protected by the medical cannabis laws in their states. Check ASAâs website for a list of individuals currently serving time. Youâll be able to read their stories and write to an individual whose situation really catches your attention.
Find the mailing addresses for these medical cannabis caregiver prisoners here, along with some helpful tips for writing to inmates in federal prison.
When writing to inmates, there are a couple of things to keep in mind:
1.   Donât write about anything illegal or incriminating in the letters
2.   Be yourself, focus on giving them sympathy and emotional support, and try to be understanding about what they may be going through.
3.   Use common sense and be forward and clear with your intentions
It is not only those who are currently serving time that need our support, but also those who have yet to be sentenced or who are currently awaiting trial. If, as Obama says, the federal government stops undermining state medical cannabis laws â then what does that mean for those âin limbo;â those who have already fallen victim to George W. Bushâs war on innocent Americans? Get a list of upcoming court cases here â where youâll also find additional details and information on individual cases.
In addition, call President Obama to tell him about the status of these cases and ask him to grant pardons or clemency to these individuals. Call 202-456-1111 and use this sample script:
Hi, my name is _____________ and I live in __________. I would like to thank President Obama for agreeing to end federal interference in states with medical cannabis laws. It is a much needed step forward and will help alleviate the suffering of hundreds of thousands of Americans. However, there are still many individuals currently serving time in federal prisons or awaiting sentences from federal prosecutions for crimes that would have been protected by the laws in their own states. I ask that the President consider the fate of these people, and whether or not federal prison terms for these individuals is consistent with the White House position on federal interference and the values of the American justice system. Thank you.
Donât forget that these people need our help. They are political prisoners, and casualties of Bushâs War on Patients. Communicating with one whoâs been unjustly imprisoned can be a profound experience.
Sincerely,
Josie Weisbrich
Legal Coordinator
Americans for Safe Access
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Solidarity Event to Help Protect Safe Access to Medical Marijuana
"Don't let them take away my medicine." - Damien, longterm AIDS survivor
Safe access to medical marijuana is in danger!
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Safe Access to Medical Marijuana in Danger!
"Don't let them take away my medicine." - Damien, longterm AIDS survivor
Safe access to medical marijuana is in danger!
The Colorado Health Department is acting to restrict patient access to medical marijuana. In March, the Board of Health will be voting on a rule which would rip patients out of safe caregiver relationships and force them onto the streets in search of their life-giving medicine. Help us fight to protect patients by:
(1) Take one minute to sign this online petition: www.SafeAccessNow.org/COhealth
(2) Show your support on March 18 by attending the Hearing where the Board will vote on this rule.
What: Solidarity event to help protect safe access
Place: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive S., Denver 80246 (Colorado Health Department Bldg.)
Time: Noon on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
What else: This is NOT a rally. This is a formal Hearing and we need supporters to dress nice and act in a professional manner.
(3) Fundraiser: Attend a fundraising concert to support Sensible Colorado's work on behalf of medical marijuana patients. This event starts at 4pm on Friday, Feb. 27th and is at the beautiful Mishawaka amphitheater. Great Music. Great Cause. Show your support.
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