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Kentucky and Beyond: A Culture Tough on Marijuana makes a Hard Fight for Hemp
Lexington, KY – In the previous installment of this series on the potential of industrial hemp cultivation in Kentucky, I took issue with gubernatorial candidate Phil Moffett’s indirect association with a local head shop, Botany Bay. Some consider the concept of guilt by association to be unfair in this case, but to me, such questions…
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Rep. Ron Paul Introduces H.R. 1831, The Industrial Hemp Farming Act
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 — For the fourth time since the federal government outlawed hemp farming in the United States over 50 years ago, a federal bill was introduced on May 11, which if passed, will remove restrictions on the cultivation of industrial hemp, the non-drug oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis. The chief sponsor,…
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North Carolina War Hero’s Battle: Legalizing Medical Use of Marijuana
RALEIGH Perry Parks, a 68-year-old former Vietnam helicopter pilot, is relentless in his campaign to convince the N.C. legislature to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. He doesn’t just walk the halls of the legislature, often attired in his old National Guard uniform. To publicize his cause, he agreed to be photographed smoking…
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A Good Week to Drink a Hemp Shake
May 5, 2011 – Most readers likely have some hemp in the house — whether it’s hemp cereal in the kitchen, hemp clothes in the closet, or hemp soap in the bathroom. I’ve got all of the above — plus hemp napkins besides. After all, hemp’s super-versatile plant — and it’s known for growing easily…
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Second Annual ‘Hemp History Week’ with Over 550 Celebrations Underway Throughout all 50 States
May 4th, 2011 – WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, May 2nd marks the start of the 2nd Annual Hemp History Week, which is taking place from May 2nd-8th, 2011. The national grassroots education campaign aims to renew strong support for hemp farming in the U.S., which was grown here for centuries until farming of the crop…
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Momentum Grows in Call for Hemp to be Legalised in South Africa
April 24, 2011 – Support for an online petition entitled “Hemp Now”, calling for the immediate legalisation of industrial hemp, has snowballed with more than 300 signatories and more signing on by the day. The Hemp Now campaign wants hemp – a type of cannabis plant that does not have the intoxicating THC compound found…
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Canada: Marijuana Should Not be Criminalized
April 14, 2011 – It is hard to understand why Canada criminalizes marijuana. Make it illegal, sure – subject to a fine, as is wearing a face veil in France – but where is the high degree of harm, to others or self, that requires criminal sanction, including jail? The criminal law is not meant…
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Australia: Hemp days without Hippy Haze
April 4, 2011 – HEMP-FLAVOURED ice cream, milk, butter and cereals may soon be available in your local supermarket. Australia’s Health Minister Michelle O’Byrne has announced she will support an application to allow hemp foods to be sold in Australia. The application is being considered by Food Standards Australia New Zealand, to allow the sale…
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Poll: Majority of Americans Favor Legalizing Marijuana
April 2, 2011 – Legalizing marijuana use has been a debate that waxes and wanes in various political climates but has always remained a hot issue with smoking embers. However, a recent poll finds most Americans support legalizing the drug. Several states have legalized it for medical purposes and some have considered legalizing it in…
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Illinois House Kills Hemp Bill
April 1st, 2011 – A bill that would have allowed Illinois farmers to get permits to grow hemp was stopped dead in a House vote Thursday. The bill, House Bill 1383, was defeated 28-83. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Ken Dunkin (D-Chicago), who emphasized hemp’s environmental advantages and broad range of potential uses. “This…