The Truth --- by Joe Blundell

Legislators Take Note - Joplin Globe Editorial

Kelly Maddy, President of Joplin NORML, reports.

Mayor Don Yarber - why he promotes medical cannabis - City Board unanimously passes Medical Cannabis Resolution

See also Kelly Maddy's Joplin Globe article on Cottleville Urging MO Lawmakers.

Another Missouri City Unanimously Approves Medical Cannabis

Thursday, July 9th, the Board of Aldermen, Missouri unanimously passed a medical cannabis resolution supporting legalizing medical cannabis in the city of Aldermen for patients with a doctor's prescription.

This is in direct support of Ken Rod Wells' and the Boards' conviction that sick people should have their right to safe, clean medicine, upheld.

Read the full article here.

Ken "Rod" Wells Tells His Story - Part 2

Ken "Rod" Wells Tells His Story - Part 1

St. Charles Libertarians Support Medical Cannabis

The St. Charles County Libertarians call on the Prosecuting Attorneys office to drop the charges against Ken Wells for using Medical Cannabis for his seizures.

Article in High Times

Read the short article by High Times and join the discussion on the comments section.

Federal Cannabis Bill in Congress

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) has introduced legislation to end federal criminal penalties for possession or not-for-profit transfer of small amounts of cannabis.

Missouri Epilepsy Patient Charged with Growing

Not only has Ken Wells lost his home to a fire, but the Well's family is now at risk of loosing their Dad for growing his own epilepsy medicine. We need to take the seriously ill off the battlefield and legalize medical cannabis, now!

Medical Cannabis Bill Passes Illinois Senate

Article Excerpt:

"Haine, a former Madison County state's attorney, carried the measure in the Senate where it passed 30-28 last week. Haine told his colleagues that approving the legislation "is saying we have common sense and compassion" for the seriously ill."

Missouri Medical Cannabis Movement Continues

The Kansas City Star reports on the latest Missouri initiatives. Read all about! Volunteer to get signatures by joining the Joplin NORML's Facebook group. Join at the bottom of the site's homepage.

Former U.S. Drug Czar, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, States His Thoughts on Growing Cannabis

Family Guy's Latest Show Promotes Cannabis

4.20's Push for Policy Change

From across the nation, Cannabis supporters rallied to push for Medical Cannabis reform.
Washington Post
The New York Times
In These Times
Fox 2 Now

Patients Lobby in Jefferson City

On April 15th, patients from across Missouri, and from out of state, gather at the capital to lobby Ron Richard to assign House Bill 277 to a committee.
Associated Press
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Fox 2 Now

Prisons - Cages for our Farmers!

Joplin resident, James Wheeler, highlights our failing society through the American prison population.

Our Right to Liberty - Personal Story

Gina Miller, Joplin resident, tells her story of loosing two parents to cancer and how cannabis would have helped.

5 Pratical Resons for Legalizing Cannabis

Joplin resident and freelance writer, Ron Hutchison, clearly outlines why cannabis should be legalized in Missouri.

How Federal Law Was Trumping State Law & Ruining Lives

California resident, Charles Lynch, followed state law, but the FEDS still wanted their cut.