We have an important hearing coming up on Wednesday, April 6. Two marijuana bills will be heard by the House Finance Committee: SB-080 requiring grows to be locked and enclosed, and HB-1261 the Retail Marijuana Sunset bill. SB-080 would require… Read More ›
Family & Relationships
Don’t be afraid of the conversation
Last year, Colorado Parent Magazine wanted to run a special section all about parenting and marijuana. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get enough advertisers to support it, so the idea was dropped. I was asked to write a piece for that special… Read More ›
What’s up with medical marijuana in schools?
Recently, KOAA in Colorado Springs posted this story: News5 Investigates: No action taken to allow medical marijuana in schools since Jack’s Law passed Talking to one parent at one school district is not enough to draw conclusions about the entire… Read More ›
Oppose SB16-080 Secured Marijuana Cultivation
Open letter to the Colorado Senate Dear Senators, I am writing in opposition to SB16-080 concerning Secured Marijuana Cultivation Requirements. First, this bill applies to persons “under twenty-one years of age” which is incorrect under our medical marijuana law. Patients… Read More ›
Changing hearts and minds about cannabis
So you’ve talked and talked and talked and it seems like nobody is listening. You’re just about to give up and shut up when you’re presented with some little nugget that shows that in small but important ways, you are… Read More ›
I drive better when I’m high
During the big battles over Colorado’s DUI for THC law, I cautioned many who showed up to testify not to say they drive better when they’re high. Even if it was true, it wouldn’t score us any points. In fact, law… Read More ›
Peace for Patients Dove Release
Join Cannabis Patients Alliance at the Colorado State Capitol on the morning of Tuesday, January 26th, as we honor medical marijuana patients in Colorado and across the country. Reserve your dove today! How You Can Help 1. RESERVE A DOVE… Read More ›
Join us for the Second Annual Cannabis Patients Alliance Day at the Capitol
2016 Second Annual CANNABIS PATIENTS ALLIANCE DAY at THE CAPITOL We had such a great time last year, we’re doing it again! Meet your legislators and staff! Connect with patients, families and other supporters! Explore the Capitol! Enjoy lunch! And… Read More ›
Celebrate my birthday by joining Cannabis Patients Alliance!
Today, December 21st, is my birthday! My big birthday wish, what I want most for my birthday, is for you to support the work I do by becoming an Ally of Cannabis Patients Alliance! When I started this journey back… Read More ›
The pain and fear of parenting a child with epilepsy
On December 1, 2015, my friend Brian Wilson wrote this beautiful and touching tribute to Sabina Rose Joana, a young child who lost her battle with epilepsy. His thoughtful account of the constant fear hanging over every patient and every… Read More ›