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Missouri 2026 Primary Election – a Choice?
By Mark Pedersen I live in Jefferson County,...
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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...
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Cannabis Restoration, Plain and Simple
Some have expressed a desire to see the original, nine points that makes up the Cannabis Restoration initiative, free from the legal jargon that was required to get it on the ballot.
Five Most Important Issues in Cannabis Reform
In my five topics, I explore the issue of REAL legalization, addressing the tough questions. This is the only way that we will push past the propaganda that has tainted our consciousness for over a hundred years.
Cannabis and Law Enforcement
I've asked it before. What do you feel when you see the lights of a police cruiser in your rearview mirror? Does your pulse quicken? Does your chest tighten? Do you suddenly hit the brakes? Well, it would be one thing if you were speeding or doing something...
Cannabis Restoration – What Now?
We have a brand new industry that could mean health and healing to it’s citizenry, and untold prosperity to all of us… that is, if we are willing to fight for it.
Making My Way Back
…time is also what Cannabis has given me. It’s gotten me to here. So far, over twenty years…that in itself is awesome.
Amnesty and Cannabis
Amnesty for nonviolent Cannabis crimes has been a popular, and absolutely vital aspect of EVERY initiative that I have written over the last ten years. What’s more, it’s been one of the most plagiarized components of my initiative, “Cannabis Restoration”.
Cannabis Restoration 2022
This initiative is about giving our citizenry a choice. It is the accumulation of thousands of conversations that I have had with patients and advocates all over America.
What Missouri Says About “Cannabis Restoration”
To sum it all up, the State of Missouri realizes that truly legalizing Cannabis would have a positive impact on the state, across the board.
Cannabis Restoration 2022 – the filing
As of last week, my REAL legalization initiative, Cannabis Restoration 2022, my fifth initiative for Missouri, has been filed with the Missouri Secretary of State.
An Interview with “Joey’s Mom”, Mieko Hester Perez
The first day that we had placed Joey on the medical marijuana, within 30 minutes, our house was quiet, which is pretty unbelievable. Those were the earlier days where we immediately noticed the calming effect.