Misconceptions of marijuana in Philly

Misconceptions of marijuana in Philly

by Chris Goldstein – In the fall of 1994 I walked up Pine Street on one of those clear autumn days that make living in Philly a joy. The smell of the gigantic apple pies baking at More Than Just Ice Cream filled the air. The tall trees lining the street were just beginning to […]

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Harrisburg Medical Cannabis Rally Scheduled for Sept. 15th

Harrisburg Medical Cannabis Rally Scheduled for Sept. 15th

Campaign for Compassion gears up for final legislative push of the session

On September 15th at 10:00AM at the Capitol Building Front Steps in Harrisburg, PA, the Campaign for Compassion will be holding a rally. This rally will be in support of SB1182 and HB2182, the medical cannabis bills introduced by Senators Folmer and Leach, and Representatives Cox and Cohen. The PA legislature will return to Harrisburg […]

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ALERT: Philadelphia City Council approves decrim with veto-proof majority

ALERT: Philadelphia City Council approves decrim with veto-proof majority

Philadelphia City Council approves downgrading marijuana penalty with veto-proof majority  Breaking 6/19/2014: Today the full Philadelphia City Council approved a bill to reduce marijuana penalties and stop custodial arrests. “This is nothing short of a historic day for civil rights in Philadelphia,” said PhillyNORML Co-Chair Chris Goldstein, “We can now stop the practice of having […]

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Elocution to federal judge on Philly marijuana protests

Elocution to federal judge on Philly marijuana protests

Sections read by my attorney in parentheses – sections cut and not read in court indicated by *** ….all else was read aloud and  appeared in official court transcript Chris Goldstein: Notes for Elocution to Judge Jacob Hart – Sentencing hearing 3/26/14 Your honor, despite what has been stated by the US Attorney, I stand […]

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PhillyNORML: Testimony to City Council on marijuana decrim

PhillyNORML: Testimony to City Council on marijuana decrim

To the City Council Law and Government Committee June 9, 2014 ### Good afternoon honorable members of City Council. My name is Chris Goldstein and I represent the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana laws, known as PhillyNORML. We have been working here in the city, with state legislators in […]

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Philadelphia City Council will hear testimony on changing marijuana policy

Philadelphia City Council will hear testimony on changing marijuana policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 6/8/2014 Philadelphia City Council committee will hear testimony on changing marijuana policy For the second time this year PhillyNORML will testify at a hearing of the Philadelphia City Council Law and Government Committee in support of Councilman Kenney’s marijuana decriminalization bill. The hearing takes place on Monday June 9, 2014 at […]

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PhillyNORML Taking Part in Marijuana Legalization Forum Hosted by Sen. Tony Williams

PhillyNORML Taking Part in Marijuana Legalization Forum Hosted by Sen. Tony Williams

When: Saturday June 14th, 2014 – 9:30 a.m. (registration), 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (forum) Where: Fitts Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 3501 Sansom St., Philadelphia Who: Senator Anthony Williams, Advocates and opponents to marijuana legalization With the Pennsylvania General Assembly moving forward on legislation to legalize medical cannabis, State Sen. Anthony H. Williams […]

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Senate Law and Justice Committee to Hold Second Senate Bill 1182 Hearing

Earlier today, Senator McIlhinney announced that the PA Senate Law and Justice Committee will be hosting a second hearing on Senators Folmer and Leach’s medical marijuana bill SB1182. Testimony from the first hearing was streamed online and is still available to watch. The second hearing will be June 10th at 10:00AM. The exact room is […]

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Pennsylvania marijuana reform: Progress on the horizon for 420

Pennsylvania marijuana reform: Progress on the horizon for 420

Philadelphia – The country is going green and celebrating 4/20, America’s Marijuana Holiday. While tens of thousands are expected to light up without fear of prosecution in Colorado such freedom has yet to reach the Keystone State. Yet progress is on the horizon. Pennsylvania now has three active marijuana reform bills, more than any other […]

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