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We are American Cannabis. Our focus is on personal, medical, and the growing of Hemp. Our goal is to create a website that will link many cannabis reform groups together and be easily accessed from one site. We will not allow affiliation with porno sites, nor will we take a stand on non Cannabis issues. From time to time we will give an opinion on issues, and guest writers will have the opportunity to give their opinions and share knowledge as well. We believe the Federal Government has over stepped its authority, and has no business telling the American people what to smoke, wear or use for medicine. We detest billions of dollars being wasted on Cannabis arrests, convictions and taking away our children's right to an education. We hope that with the knowledge and ideas presented through our site consumers can be more informed about their rights, their community and their favorite plant, cannabis.
American
Cannabis
www.americancannabis.org
History
In the late 90's Michigan reformers, activists and consumers came together to form the Personal Responsibility Amendment, a petition drive to legalise Cannabis. Together, we created a real grass roots movement, fueled by passion, hard work, and friendships. We collected almost 300,000 signatures, but fell short of the goal by 15,000. From our efforts during the petition drive, a network of diverse citizens formed a coalition which we named Michigan Marijuana Movement. With the help of friends and a commitement to organize, our movement gained momentum and recognition and became a chapter of NORML (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws). I was named the director and fulfilled an organizational role, bringing people and information together- but it was as a collective that we created a productive and passionate non-profit. Today, Michigan NORML (MiNORML) continues to be a positive model for NORML chapters across the country. Although the movement looked hopeful to pass a medical bill in the future, I made the choice to move to Oregon in 2004 to be with my family and to take advantage of medical marijuana in action. Soon after, Michigan also reached a hallmark of legislation through continued efforts by passing medical intiatives in several cities. Through a lasting connection with reform movements nationwide, I will continue to organize for reform and awareness reaching through and beyond the needs of Oregonions- but for the needs and rights of American consumers. This is American Cannabis.
