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Diana and Eddie Davis of South Carolina

Diana and Eddie Davis of South Carolina

“They took my kids. Took my license, wrecked my life…jus’ turned my life right around.  They took a big piece of my heart and stomped on it.  I’ll never get it back.  No matter how hard I try, I’ll never get it back. Never.”

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Joseph Blundell of Cliff Village, Missouri

Joseph Blundell of Cliff Village, Missouri

My 2009 Interview with Joseph Blundell I first interviewed Joe at the Norml Drug Reform Conference on the University of Missouri Campus in Columbia, Missouri. That was 2009. Joe drew National attention when he helped pass a medical Cannabis ordinance for his...

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James Hammond of Missouri: Multiple Sclerosis

James Hammond of Missouri: Multiple Sclerosis

I first met Jim in 2007 following a meeting of Greater St. Louis Norml.  He would faithfully attend the monthly meetings whenever he could catch a ride.  Jim had a fold-able wheelchair for trips like this where there would be someone to help him or when he...

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Diana and Eddie Davis of South Carolina

Diana and Eddie Davis of South Carolina

“They took my kids. Took my license, wrecked my life…jus’ turned my life right around.  They took a big piece of my heart and stomped on it.  I’ll never get it back.  No matter how hard I try, I’ll never get it back. Never.”

Missouri Lawmakers and their War On Democracy

Missouri Lawmakers and their War On Democracy

The sharks have been circling round Missouri’s government. They appear to be closing in.  One might think that REAL democracy is soon to be a thing of the past for our state, if not the nation, for that matter. Across our country, Republican lawmakers have...

Shouldn’t Missourians have a Choice?

Shouldn’t Missourians have a Choice?

I want what is best for ALL Missourians. That means giving ALL Missourians a choice; to be able to choose REAL legalization, or something less. Its only right. Then the majority of Missourians could expect a fair outcome. That’s the way our elections are supposed to function.

Biden’s Plan for Marijuana

Biden’s Plan for Marijuana

. You need to be prepared for the colossal avalanche of bullshit that will be flowing threw social media and cable TV. Believe me, the profiteers will be banging this drum loudly here on out!

Changing How Our World Sees Cannabis

Changing How Our World Sees Cannabis

It became obvious to us all early on that REAL Cannabis reform would only come through sound education. It was not enough to just preach to the choir. The other 75% of the country needed to learn the truth. This meant stepping beyond ourselves.

Hearts of Humanity

Hearts of Humanity

With all the intellect that has walked this rock, none has learned that law does not shape the hearts of humanity.Cages and every form of punishment cannot drive out the evil that festers in the minds of the troubled. In our fear and our disdain, we trade liberty for...

Missouri’s Cannabis Freedom Act

Missouri’s Cannabis Freedom Act

House Bill 2704 Mark Pedersen’s Critique of "Rough Draft No. 2 No doubt, I will receive complaints regarding the length of this critique. Understand that House Bill 2704 is over 129 pages in length. I think I did a damn good job in keeping this critique as concise as...

Expungement of Convictions

Expungement of Convictions

Missouri’s SB793 and HB1659 Criminal and civil record expungement has become the hot-button topic of late on social media and apparently among lawmakers wishing to cash-in on pro-Cannabis votes and industry donations. Of course, expungement of arrests and convictions...