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2008 "Freedom Rally," Boston Common (via wikipedia.org)
2008 "Freedom Rally," Boston Common (via wikipedia.org)

Marijuana Questions on Some Massachusetts Ballots [FEATURE]

Massachusetts activists used non-binding public policy questions to successfully build support for decriminalization. Now, they're doing the same thing with medical marijuana and legalization.
NJ patients share victory hug after medical marijuana bill passes, January 2010 (courtesy cmmnj.org)
NJ patients share victory hug after medical marijuana bill passes, January 2010 (courtesy cmmnj.org)

New Jersey Patients Fume Over Medical Marijuana Law Delays [FEATURE]

New Jersey's medical marijuana bill was signed into law in January, but maneuvering by the Republican governor is holding up implementation, and patients and advocates are growing frustrated.
Michael Lapihuska (facing camera), with fellow activist from Alabamans for Compassionate Care
Michael Lapihuska (facing camera), with fellow activist from Alabamans for Compassionate Care

Alabama Patient Facing 10 Years for a Gram of Medical Marijuana [FEATURE]

Michael Lapihuska went back home to Alabama for a holiday visit in December. He's still there, caught in a nightmare because of his doctor-recommended medical marijuana. Heart of Dixie? More like Heart of Darkness.