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Rep. Silvia off base on medical marijuana

Paul Marini | November 15, 2013

State Rep. Alan Silvia got the facts wrong when he wrote that there is no difference between medical marijuana and “street” marijuana, Guest Opinion, Oct. 30. There is at least one big difference: Who uses it and why. Clinical trials have...

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Win a Free Vapor Pen at Safe Access Night – San Francisco November 16

Paul Marini | November 14, 2013

Someone who comes to Safe Access Night at the San Francisco Bulls pro hockey game on Saturday, November 16, will win a free ASA Cloud Vaporizer Pen! The Vape Cloud limited edition vaporizer pen has an ASA-logo, comes in our...

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Stakeholders speak out to defend state's 15-year-old law and urge legislators to preserve, strengthen patients rights

Paul Marini | November 13, 2013

Seattle, WA -- Patient advocates and various stakeholders will hold a press conference today at 4pm at Saint Martin's University in Lacey to draw attention to this evening's statewide public hearing on the fate of Washington's 15-year-old medical marijuana law...

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US Attorney Defies White House

Paul Marini | November 13, 2013

David Downs, East Bay Express Melinda Haag, the US Attorney for Northern California, is flouting new federal guidelines in her continued attempts to shut down legal medical marijuana dispensaries in the Bay Area.

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Big Pharma Eyes Michigan Medical Marijuana Market

Paul Marini | November 12, 2013

Katie Rucke, MintPress News Pharmacies could fill medical marijuana prescriptions if Michigan bill passes.

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California US Attorneys Defying White House’s Weed Policy

Paul Marini | November 12, 2013

David Downs, San Francisco Chronicle The Administration has long-maintained it targets groups breaking both federal and state marijuana law. But in emails provided to Smell the Truth, an Assistant U.S. Attorney writes the feds are targeting everyone.

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ASA California Roundup: November 11, 2013

Paul Marini | November 11, 2013

Happy Veteran's Day from everyone at Americans for Safe Access (ASA), the nation's leading medical cannabis patients' advocacy organization. Will we see you for Safe Access Night with the San Francisco Bulls on Saturday, November 16? Scroll down for details!...

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Michigan legislators propose pharmacy marijuana sales

Paul Marini | November 11, 2013

David Eggert, Associated Press Five years after Michigan voters legalized marijuana use for medical purposes, lawmakers say it's time the drug is brought into the fold of the health care industry so patients can buy it at their corner pharmacy.

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SF Bulls, America's Most Marijuana-Friendly Pro Sports Team, Hosts Weed Fundraiser

Paul Marini | November 08, 2013

Chris Roberts, SF Weekly And the Bulls will cement their reputation as playing in the nation's most marijuana-friendly pro sports venue on Nov. 16, when they host a fundraiser for Americans for Safe Access. That's right: it's going to be...

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Urge Washington Legislature to Strengthen, Preserve Patients Rights

Paul Marini | November 08, 2013

Medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) filed recommendations yesterday for the Washington State legislature, based on a series of patient and provider stakeholder meetings held last week in Bellingham, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima. The stakeholder input, which strongly urges the...

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