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Take Action Washington: Make sure the 502 fix bill is also a fix for patients!

Paul Marini | April 24, 2015

We just learned that as early as this morning, the Washington State Senate will be voting on House Bill 2136. The bill’s purpose is to fix issues plaguing the implementation of Initiative 502. While we were able to create a...

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You Say You Want A Medical Marijuana Revolution

Paul Marini | April 23, 2015

In the wake of the third installment of CNN’s Weed documentary series Dr. Sanjay Gupta is upping the ante suggesting it’s time for a “medical marijuana revolution.” Dr. Gupta sees signs of revolution everywhere and isn’t equivocating about what he...

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What the DEA Chief Resignation Means for Pot Smokers Like You

Paul Marini | April 22, 2015

By Alex Mierjeski attn: On Tuesday, reports emerged that Michele Leonhart, the Drug Enforcement Agency's (D.E.A.) current chief would seek a resignation in the midst of widespread allegations of misconduct within her agency. But in the wake of the announcement, marijuana...

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Backers of legal marijuana face challenges in crafting a ballot measure

Paul Marini | April 22, 2015

By Michael Finnegan The Los Angeles Times With Californians facing a possible vote next year on whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, supporters are scrambling to craft a measure that can win broad public support.

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Gov. Inslee to decide on marijuana ‘cooperatives’

Paul Marini | April 22, 2015

BY JORDAN SCHRADER The News Tribune Police and sheriffs want Gov. Jay Inslee to veto permission for group grows of medical marijuana. Washington state law today allows “collective gardens,” which were envisioned as a way for small groups of patients...

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New DEA Leadership Clears Way For Rescheduling and Other Needed Reforms

Paul Marini | April 22, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC-  Several news reports have circulated suggesting that Michele Leonhart, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), is resigning. Leonhart has been criticized by medical cannabis advocates as well as members of Congress for her unwillingness to adhere to...

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Americans for Safe Access to Host Advocate Discussion of CNN’s Weed 3

Paul Marini | April 20, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC-  Last night Dr. Sanjay Gupta continued his groundbreaking reporting on medical marijuana with Weed 3, which continued to introduce Americans to new stories of patients benefiting from medical marijuana and document the challenges that continue to slow down...

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Obama, federal court, the state legislature, & more

Paul Marini | April 20, 2015

When asked if he supported the CARERS Act, in an interview with Dr. Sanjay Gupta last night, President Obama said “I think carefully prescribed medical use of marijuana may in fact be appropriate and we should follow the science as...

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How are you celebrating today?

Paul Marini | April 19, 2015

Today is the 13th anniversary of the founding of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), which has become the nation’s largest and most influential patient advocacy group. ASA wants to say a very special thank you to the members, donors, and volunteers...

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Not Just Another Conference

Paul Marini | April 19, 2015

Grassroots action can yield surprising results. Just one week after medical cannabis patients and advocates were on Capitol Hill talking to lawmakers, two congressmen sent the Department of Justice a letter telling them to cease prosecuting medical marijuana cases. That...

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