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...
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,...
My personal note: Medicating with Cannabis capsules can provide upwards of 30% of the medicinal qualities of the Cannabis oil consumed. When considering a cancer regiment, first understand that your digestive system will be processing the capsules much...
My personal note: Medicating with Cannabis suppositories can provide upwards of 70% of the medicinal qualities of the Cannabis oil consumed with far less euphoria than an oral dose. * * * Taking into consideration that Cannabis, in all it's many forms, is food, I have...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...