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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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Keep Up The Pressure! It’s Working!

Paul Marini | April 17, 2015

As many of you know, Senate Bill 5052 sailed through the Senate concurrence process with a vote of 41-8. With the legislation poised to hit Governor Inslee’s desk in a matter of hours and a five day window to make...

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

Paul Marini | April 17, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC- Over the last two years Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s reporting has been truly groundbreaking in mainstreaming the benefits of medical marijuana. Dr Gupta has brought stories of everyday Americans that obtain essential benefits from medical marijuana products into the...

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Nip it in the Bud: Cannabis Farming Is Not Causing California’s Drought

Paul Marini | April 17, 2015

By Mitchell Colbert The Leaf Online California has been in a drought for the past four years. Most of the state has received under 10 inches of rain, meeting the criteria to be labeled a desert. This conundrum has made...

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Access to Safe, Affordable Medicine Will Be Endangered If SB 5052 Becomes Law in Current Form

Paul Marini | April 15, 2015

OLYMPIA, WA - Yesterday the Washington State Senate concurred on House amendments to Senate Bill 5052, which regulates medical cannabis. SB 5052 has now passed through the full Washington legislature meaning that the bill will now be sent to Governor...

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Medical Marijuana Program: At A Crossroads?

Paul Marini | April 15, 2015

By Kristin Gourlay Rhode Island Public Radio  Several caregivers and patients participating in the state's medical marijuana program have reached out to me recently, offering to educate me about their role and the benefits of the program.

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Marijuana Is Still a Schedule 1 Drug, Judge Rules

Paul Marini | April 15, 2015

by Arielle Pardes Vice  Marijuana has come a long way since the paranoia of Reefer Madness. States that have legalized the drug are quickly getting rich on tax revenue from it, it's shown promise in treating all sorts of ailments,...

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