Medical Marijuana

[Courtesy of Ed Rosenthal] Dear Friends, This is an update on my case. On March 2nd the judge held a hearing in which he rejected almost all of our motions. He threw out selective prosecution, improper conduct, lying to the Grand Jury, and prosecutorial delay.

RESEARCH: Pain Study Draws Comment MICHIGAN: Flint Voters Pass Measure NEW MEXICO: Bill Passes Two Committees VERMONT: More Conditions may be Covered RHODE ISLAND: Renewal of Medical Law Sought WASHINGTON: Expanded Protections Considered

The field coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining ASA’s field of organizers, and for maintaining communication between the field, ASA staff and ASA campaigns. The position is supervised and accountable to the Chief of Staff. This is a full-time, salaried position based out of ASA's Headquarters in Oakland, CA.

ASA ACTION: Suit Seeks Correct Cannabis Info MICHIGAN: Flint Latest City to Consider Medical Measure SOUTH CAROLINA: State Bill Before Lawmakers VERMONT: Expansion of Medical Exemption in State

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Contact: Paco Fabian or Kate Geller, 202-822-5200 Patients File Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government On Medical Cannabis, Demand FDA Correct Misinformation

RESEARCH: Study Proves Medical Efficacy of Cannabis RESEARCH: Judge Says Grow More Cannabis TEXAS: State Again Considers Medical Exemption RHODE ISLAND: State Law May Become Permanent NEW MEXICO: Public Support Strong

Dear Friend, As you probably know, I was tried in 2003 for providing marijuana starter plants to medical marijuana distribution centers. The exact charges were manufacture, providing a place to manufacture and conspiracy. The jury found me guilty on all three felony counts.

February 16, 2007 -Drug Policy Forum: Lenexa KS, Sunday, Feb. 18th, 3 p.m. -KS Legislature: HB 2359 Sale of Drug Paraphernalia -Medical Marijuana: Research News & DEA Ruling -Lou Dobbs: Drug War is Failure

Contact Jag Davies, MAPS Director of Communications (831) 336-4325 or [email protected] For Immediate Release February 13, 2007 DEA Judge Recommends End to Government Obstruction of Medical Marijuana Research

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Smoking marijuana eases a type of chronic foot pain in people with the AIDS virus, according to a study published on Monday that the researchers touted as demonstrating marijuana's medicinal benefits.