Oct. 7th – In face of mounting legalization, time to retire 60’s era (U.S. driven) UN drug treaty?
The US is permitting the sale of retail cannabis in three states. The shift toward legalization has called the federal government’s drug policy – and its commitment to a UN treaty it helped create (and has actively help to enforce) – in question.
SEE MORE: Oregon marijuana legalization challenges US drug policy via dw.com
October 1st – Medical Marijuana in New England goes mainstream with Bob Lobel
Our co-founder Marc Shepard joins NECN’s Broadside to discuss the state of medical marijuana in New England, and the remarkable Dig Boston interview with Boston sports legend Bob Lobel from April 2015 when he first discusses his journey to become a MMJ patient in Massachusetts.
SEE MORE: NECN’s Broadband: Sept. 15th, 2015. GUEST: Marc Shepard, Co-Founder, New England Cannabis Network.
Bob Lobel discusses medical marijuana for the first time:
Sept. 29th – More slowly than surely, but surely nonetheless
While potential dispensaries on the Massachusetts’ South Shore have been progressing as slowly as everywhere else in the state, it looks like things are going to change…..and fast.
Read more: Pot shops slow in opening on South Shore by the Patriot Ledger
Blunt Truth, Sept. 29th, 2015 – Boston Freedom Rally – change is GREAT
The Dig’s Chris Faraone reflects on just how amazing an impact this event has had, and gives credit where credit is due….
READ MORE: PICS & SPLIFFS: FREEDOM RALLY FREER by dig boston
Blunt Truth, Sept. 25th, 2015 – GOB & Beacon Hill….the Beat Goes On.
It’s the Boston Freedom Rally this weekend, and you really should go. It’s an amazing gathering of information, education, networking, and advocacy. Most importantly, you’ll be able to add your signature to the petition for Bay State Repeal Initiative No. 15-23. Read this week’s Blunt Truth for a reminder of what you are up against:
READ MORE: MARIJUANA IGNORANCE, FROM THE GOP DEBATE STAGE TO BEACON HILL by dig boston
Sept 20th, 2015 – Cannabis All-Stars
If you are a fan of secret cups, theFarmacist Presents: The 3rd Annual Cannabis Allstars with B-Real
Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM – Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 10:00 PM (EDT).
Buy your ticket here, and they’ll let you know where it is!
September 18th, 2015 – Dangerous business
The recent crop theft in Maine is an unpleasant reminder that cash isn’t the only asset that people in the MMJ business have to worry about. Security is simply NOT an optional expense. Sapphire Protection has done a decent job of educating the Cannabis industry on security techniques. Their spokesman, Tony Gallo has given seminars at most of the major mmj & cannabis conventions around the country.
READ MORE: $10k of MMJ stolen from Fryeburg by NECN
Sept. 18th, 2015 – GOP going Back to the Future?
After watching the current crop of GOP presidential candidates blather incoherently about mmj, is it possible that Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” routine in the 1980’s will run opposed as the most educated & forward-thinking MMJ view that will come from the Republican Platform in 2016?
READ MORE: GOP Candidates engage in serious discussion about marijuana policy by The Weed Blog
Sept. 17th, 2015- Sanders on Point
There has been precious little intelligent national political discourse on mmj & the cannabis industry. Whether you agree or disagree with him, at least Bernie Sanders seems to be making an effort.
READ MORE: Bernie Sanders Talks About Medical Marijuana, Decriminalization, Banking, And Legalization by The Weed Blog
Blunt Truth, Sep 15, 2015- Why is Mass. late for this tea party?
Massachusetts prides itself as being an educated and progressive state. It has a long history of being a leader in advocating for social services for its citizens. Except when comes to medical marijuana. Mass continues to lag behind the rest of the region, and much of the country, even as opiate addiction continues to hit closer to home. Where are the media, and our leaders?
READ MORE: REEFER MAD, BRO? PURITANICAL PROHIBITIONIST PINHEADS STILL PUT MASS PATIENTS IN PERIL by dig boston
September 11, 2015 – Like a Good Neighbor…
Is it a sign that the Massachusetts MMJ program has been delayed beyond reason that the first dispensary to open (ATG in Salem) reached its first-year patient goal less than a month after opening? While all accounts are that ATG did a great job establishing themselves as a positive member of the community & did a ton of grassroots patient outreach, the fact that Mass mmj card holders have been waiting three years for a dispensary to open is probably a factor!
READ MORE: Stellar Start for MMJ in Massachusetts by MJ Business Daily
September 9th, 2015- Who’s on first?
There’s been a lot of speculation that Maine, Rhode Island, or even Massachusetts will be the first state in New England to legalize recreational marijuana use. Will Vermont trump them all?
READ MORE: Improving Odds: Momentum Building in Vermont to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Via the Legislature by MJ Business Daily
Blunt Truth, Sept 8th, 2105- Yes, we’re talking about ourselves again
The Boston Cannabis Convention is the state’s largest gathering of the local MMJ community. We hope to see you there!
READ MORE: WHY NECC: THERE’S NOTHING WE LOVE SHAMELESSLY PROMOTING MORE THAN OUR CANNABIS CONVENTION by dig boston
Blunt Truth, Aug 31st, 2105- BEAST COAST RULES!
The secret location relocated, rain, and a scramble for generators would be more than enough to sink most outdoor festivals. The Beast Coast Cup just said, “Is that all you got?”.
READ MORE: SPECIAL GUEST DISPATCH FROM THE BEAST COAST SECRET CUP IN MAINE
Blunt Truth, Aug 17th, 2115- HEADS I WIN, TAILS YOU LOSE
At a recent meeting, MASSCANN/NORML listened to pitches from the leaders of both pending marijuana legalization ballot initiatives in Massachusetts.
READ MORE: MARIJUNDERDOGS: MASSCANN/NORML ENDORSES BAY STATE REPEAL LEGALIZATION INITIATIVE by dig boston
August 12, 2015- If Only 38 Studios had worked out like this…..
Monthly MMJ sales in Rhode Island nearly the $10 million mark with a third dispensary opening to handle a patient base that has doubled since 2013.
READ MORE: Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Sales Rocket 43% by MJ Business Daily
