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The G-men are putting the squeeze on the banksters over pot proceeds (Image via Wikimedia)
The G-men are putting the squeeze on the banksters over pot proceeds (Image via Wikimedia)

Feds Squeeze Banks in Bid to Freeze Out Medical Marijuana [FEATURE]

The DEA and the Justice Department may have backed off -- somewhat -- on raiding medical marijuana dispensaries, but the feds have other tools in their kit, and now they're going after the banks.
outside DC election headquarters (drugpolicy.org)
outside DC election headquarters (drugpolicy.org)

DC Marijuana Initiative Hands in Plenty of Signatures [FEATURE]

An initiative that would legalize the possession and cultivation of small amounts of marijuana appears poised to qualify for the ballot after organizers handed in more than twice the needed number of signatures.
Marijuana will be decriminalized in Washington, DC soon, if Congress doesn't stop it.
Marijuana will be decriminalized in Washington, DC soon, if Congress doesn't stop it.

DC Mayor Signs Decriminalization Bill! [FEATURE]

Washington, DC, Mayor Vincent Gray has signed a decriminalization bill. Now, Congress must act to stop it within 60 working days or it becomes law. But this is by no means the end of pot politics in the nation's capital.
2011 UC-Boulder 4/20 rally (courtesy NORML)
2011 UC-Boulder 4/20 rally (courtesy NORML)

Will CO and WA Campuses Change Their Marijuana Policies?

[image:1 align:right caption:true]A USA Today article predicts colleges in Colorado and Washington

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oaksterdam-raid-changedotorg_2.jpg

4/20 Protest at Obama Oaksterdam-area Headquarters

[image:1 align:right]There is a Bay Area 4/20 demonstration against the Obama administration's war on medical marijuana. It's starting a short time from now at the federal building in Oakland, followed by a march at noon Pacific time to Oaksterdam and Obama campaign headquarters, which is around the corner from Oaksterdam University. There is a film festival and benefit party for California NORML and OU starting at 3:00pm, and another event in the area tomorrow.

Phil is attending and will be posting a Chronicle report this afternoon -- check back. Visit http://www.canorml.org for sign up for their updates. Following is the CANORML announcement:

Fri 4/20 - OAKSTERDAM PROTEST (11:30 - 1:30)
and FILM FESTIVAL (3PM - 8PM)

JOIN US at 11 AM, at the Federal Building in Oakland (1301 Clay St.) to protest the federal attack on Oaksterdam and medical cannabis. At 12 PM we will be marching up to Oaksterdam to make our views known to the President's campaign. Participants are invited to drop by the Oaksterdam Student Union 1915 Broadway for refreshments after 1 PM.

FILM FESTIVAL & 4/20 CELEBRATION - 3 PM - 8 PM at Oaksterdam (1600 Broadway) $10 for benefit of Cal NORML & Oaksterdam U. Featuring: "A NORML Life" (3PM); "California 90420" (4:30 PM) and special premier presentation: "The Green Goddess" (6PM) with in-person Q& A by producer Chris Iverson. Facebook event page

Sat 4/21 DEEP GREEN FESTIVAL at Craneway Conference Center, Richmond - noon -midnite
Festive Earth Day celebration of the 7 dimensions of cannabis. Look for the CalNORML table!