By Associated Press 
 
A southeastern Michigan farmer recovering from throat cancer was sentenced to probation instead of prison Tuesday for growing thousands of marijuana plants, due partly to many handwritten letters from supporters who described him as a modest, selfless man who helps others at every turn.
“This is one that most screams out: This man deserves a break,” U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman said.
 
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http://www.thedailychronic.net/2013/24137/michigan-farmer-caught-with-8000-marijuana-plants-gets-probation/

By Larry Gabriel

 
Apparently God, who — from a believer’s standpoint — is the creator of all things, including marijuana, doesn’t care if you use it. At least that’s the opinion of the Rev. John Jackson of Trinity United Church of Christ in Gary, Ind., and probably quite a few of his peers.
Jackson attended a recent conference called “View from the Pulpit: Faith Leaders and Drug Decriminalization” at the American Baptist College in Nashville, Tenn. The group of black pastors focused on the injustice of drug law enforcement because African-Americans make up only 13 percent of drug users, but make up 59 percent of those convicted for drug offenses.
 
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http://metrotimes.com/news/higher-ground/holy-smokes-1.1510784

By News Release

Senator Josh Green, Governor Abercrombie, Representative Della Au Belatti (speaking), Senator Will Espero
 
Honolulu – Patient advocates celebrated the signing of two bills to improve Hawaii’s 13 year-old medical marijuana program – the first updates to pass the legislature since the program began. Approved today were measures to move program oversight away from the Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division (“NED”) and to the Department of Health (“DOH”), and to adjust the type and amount of medical marijuana a patient can legally possess.
 
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http://hawaiinewsdaily.com/2013/06/gov-abercrombie-signs-two-bills-improving-medical-cannabis-program/

MJ Zach

 

Research into the workings of the endocannabinoid system has yielded significant discoveries for scientists attempting to learn more about pre and post-natal development.

It is apparent that endocannabinoids, chemical compounds produced in the body that are similar to the psychoactive ingredients in marijuana, act as a catalyst for early embryonic development and development thereafter into maturity. The same compounds have also been found at incredibly high concentrations in maternal breast milk, suggesting that cannabinoids are more important to our successful growth than was ever thought before.

All Humans Are Born With Cannabinoid Receptors

The European Journal of Pharmacology published an article back in 2004 that claimed the messenger RNA of CB1 (the abbreviation for a group of specialized proteins known as cannabinoid receptors) can be found in the human embryo just fourteen weeks after gestation. Subsequently in the 20th week, growth of cannabinoid receptor activity in several areas of the brain starts to accelerate at a rapid rate. Observation of the embryo at this stage indicates that the cannabinoid receptors are functional and active during this early stage of development.
 
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http://www.medicaljane.com/2013/02/13/cannabinoids-breast-milk-do-cannabinoids-play-a-larger-role-in-our-life-than-we-thought/

The Huffington Post  |  By Matt Sledge

See Article Here:
http://indiatodayl.intoday.in/gallery/cannabis-cup-in-uruguay/1/9642.htm
 

 
New Jersey lawmakers have advanced a bill that would make it easier for children with certain medical conditions to have access to medical marijuana.
The measure now goes before Gov. Chris Christie. It cleared the state Assembly earlier Monday.
 
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http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news%2Flocal%2Fnew_jersey&id=9150686

Angela Bacca

PHOTO: Lindsey Rinehart, left, and Sarah Caldwell, right, make an emotional plea for the return of their children from foster care.
 
LINDSEY’S BATTLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS)

Lindsey and husband Josh.
Lindsey has stopped using marijuana while working with CPS and Boise Police to keep custody of her children. In the month since she has discontinued her marijuana treatment her condition has rapidly degenerated.
“Before I used marijuana my right eyebrow and the right corner of my mouth sagged,” she says “It’s gonna go again soon. I can feel my eyebrow getting heavy, I can feel the pressure coming back.”
 
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http://www.ladybud.com/2013/06/24/lindsey-rinehart-my-children-were-taken-from-me-because-i-am-an-activist/
 

By Andrew Kitchenman
 
According to current state law, any doctor who wants to prescribe medical marijuana to a child must have a pediatrician and a psychiatrist vet his decision. That’s a particularly daunting challenge in New Jersey, where only two pediatricians have registered with the state’s nascent medical marijuana program.
That challenge could be eased significantly by a bill now advancing in the Legislature: (S-2842/A-4241 would require that children be treated the same as adults when being considered for medical marijuana.
As might be expected, the bill has sparked off considerable controversy in New Jersey’s medical community. What’s more, Gov. Chris Christie has indicated his skepticism toward allowing children to receive the substance in general and has asked state health officials to review the current regulations.
But for at least one parent, medical marijuana could ease the pain and suffering of her son.
Hope resident Jennie Stormes advocated for the change in the law on behalf of Jackson Stormes, a 14 year old who has used marijuana to reduce the symptoms of Dravet Syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy.
She said the substance has reduced the intensity and duration of her son’s seizures, after years of unsuccessful approaches such as brain surgery.
“The additional doctor appointments for a child who has failed so many medications, brain surgery, and other treatments are cruel and the cost is burdensome for a single mother who is working more than one job without any child support,” said Stormes, a pediatric nurse.
 
Full Article:
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/06/20/medical-marijuana-for-kids-could-pit-parents-against-pediatricians/

By April Neale

US documentary maker Morgan Spurlock tacles legal pot and political wars in California tonight EPA/DANIEL DEME
 
 

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No Miss TV: CNN ‘Inside Man’ with Morgan Spurlock, Marijuana fight tonight (VIDEO)

By April Neale Jun 23, 2013, 18:13 GMT

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US documentary maker Morgan Spurlock tacles legal pot and political wars in California tonight EPA/DANIEL DEME

No Miss TV spotlight: Tonight the premiere of “Inside Man” with Morgan Spurlock takes a balanced approach to the “should they stay or should they go” political wars over legal Marijuana dispensaries of California.
The existing conundrum in California is over existing pot shops in compliance with voter approved laws, while Big Pharma-backed politicians are hell bent on closing them down amidst contradictory state and federal laws.
The episode is a great watch and informative, with Spurlock constantly denied access to US Attorney for NorCal, Melinda Haag for commentary on the subject. We hear first-hand from people with severe afflictions from mental illness, war and disease how medically prescribed cannabis is their best, most effective cure for pain and sleep aid.  The shop highlighted in the premiere episode is Harborside Health Center of Oakland, CA., operating within the laws of the state, under threat of closure for perceived illegal or abusive activity by some state and federal politicans.
 
Full Article:
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1716706.php/No-Miss-TV-CNN-Inside-Man-with-Morgan-Spurlock-Marijuana-fight-tonight-VIDEO