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What about our Children?
What about our children? What about the world that we’re leaving for them? You know, this is about far more than Cannabis. It’s about honesty and truth.
Missouri’s 2026 Primary Candidates
It’s election time. It appears that Trump has...
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What about our Children?
What about our children? What about the world that we’re leaving for them? You know, this is about far more than Cannabis. It’s about honesty and truth.
Missouri’s 2026 Primary Candidates
It’s election time. It appears that Trump has made the candidate portion of the ballot quite easy for us. He said to treat the election as if he were on the ballot. So, whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, the choices should be simple.Of course, if you are a...
Missouri’s 2026 General Election
It’s vitally important that voters carefully read each and every Amendment and Proposition carefully.
Missouri 2026 Primary Election – a Choice?
By Mark Pedersen I live in Jefferson County, Missouri. I’m looking over my Sample Ballot for the upcoming Primary Election. Though the candidates may be different on your ballot, chances are, the format looks pretty much the same. I saw something that I think...
Missouri’s Primary Election: The Amendments
I would strongly suggest to everyone: DO NOT rely solely on “Summaries”. (Descriptions that appear on the ballot are drafted by the Missouri Secretary of State and Attorney General). Summaries have proven to be politically biased. In previous elections,...
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What about our Children?
What about our children? What about the world that we’re leaving for them? You know, this is about far more than Cannabis. It’s about honesty and truth.
Cannabis Salve (scented)
My personal note: Cannabis salve has been used for everything from eczema to arthritis. It's exceptionally good at relieving muscle pain caused by fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and chemotherapy. Taking into consideration that Cannabis, in all it's many...
Missouri’s 2024 General Ballot – The Rest of the Ballot
By Mark D. Pedersen With so many political ads barraging us from television and radio, with outrageous claims and even deliberate misinformation, it's hard to really know where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to us. It’s scary realizing that...
2024 Missouri’s General Election – Ballot Questions
By Mark D. Pedersen On November 5th, our nation's citizenry will take part in perhaps the most important election since the Civil War. We, here in Missouri, will make our voices heard regarding the Presidency, as well as our representation in Washington, Jefferson...
Skin Cancer and Cannabis a Patient’s Story
My Interview with Jack Quinn By Mark D. PedersenIn 2013, my former business partner, Regina Nelson and I had CPN Institute, an educational org. Our most benevolent Colorado sponsor was RiverRock Wellness of Denver. It was through their sponsorship that we were able to...
The Way Back From Pharma
My interview with Joseph Blundell of Cliff Village, Missouri By Mark D. PedersenI first interviewed Joe at the Norml Drug Reform Conference on the University of Missouri Campus in Columbia, Missouri. Joe drew National attention when he helped pass a medical Cannabis...
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...
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.”
Cannabis Restoration 2024
To make it easier to view, here is “Cannabis Restoration 2024”, stripped of the lines of previous policy that are required for filing.
Cannabis Restoration 2024: Fiscal Note
Here is the Fiscal Note for Cannabis Restoration 2024. It was prepared by the office of Missouri’s State Auditor, Scott Fitzpatrick.
Ballot Initiatives: The Problem with the Ballot Title
…if the descriptions on the ballot are accidently or deliberately deceptive, what value is the election?