Posts Tagged industrial hemp
Marijuana and SWAT Teams: The Fascist Law of Prohibition
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on May 18, 2010
The US military protects poppy fields in Afghanistan and the CIA pays the leaders of drug rings. Why then can I not grow a harmless plant in my back yard? And why can’t this country thrive by growing industrial hemp?
Congressional Odd Couple Honor Hemp History Week
Posted by admin in Political News on May 8, 2010
To honor Hemp History Week (who knew?), Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) used the occasion to promote his proposal, co-sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), to legalize the domestic production of industrial hemp, a genetic but non-psychoactive relative of marijuana. Paul’s sprawling speech touched on more topics about the plant than you knew existed …
7 Great Uses For Industrial Hemp
Posted by admin in Environment on April 20, 2010
7 great uses for industrial hemp–you know, that non-psychoactive relative of marijuana. From clothing, to food, to fuel, to a whole host of consumer and building products, not to mention helping in cleaning up soil pollution, it’s only slightly hyperbole to call hemp a wonder crop.
Standing Silent Nation: the DEA War Against Native Americans
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on April 5, 2010
When the Oglala Sioux Tribe passed an ordinance separating industrial hemp from its illegal cousin marijuana, White Plumes envisioned a new economy that would impact the 85% unemployment rate on the Pine Ridge Reservation. They never dreamed they would find themselves swept up in a struggle over tribal sovereignty, economic rights and common sense.
Moving Forward: Cannabis Tax Act & Cannabis Tolerance Act
Posted by admin in Political News on January 21, 2010
CRRHs Cannabis Tax Acts (CTA) would comprehensively reform marijuana laws by regulating and taxing adult sales; licensing the cultivation of the drug for sale in adult-only businesses; allowing adults to grow their own and farmers to grow industrial hemp without license; and letting doctors prescribe untaxed cannabis to patients suffering fro
Hailey’s Marijuana Oversight Committee
Posted by admin in Political News on November 22, 2009
The committee was formed earlier this year after three controversial marijuana initiatives were passed by Hailey voters. The initiatives proposed allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, legalizing industrial hemp and making enforcement of marijuana laws the lowest priority for Hailey police.
Dude, Where’s My Hemp?
Posted by admin in Political News on August 13, 2009
Droz said this was an example of the confusion between industrial hemp and marijuana, a “distant cousin also from the Cannabis family.”
So now what? Vote Hemp wants its fiber returned.
Oh, and they’d also like a beer at the White House.
yes390
Posted by admin in Political News on August 7, 2009
California Assembly Bill 390 would legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana in California for adult recreational use. AB 390 was introduced by Tom Ammiano in February. This bill would reduce funding to drug cartels, reduce crime, increase jobs, contribute $1.4 billion in new tax revenues to California, and let farmers grow industrial hemp.
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