Ken Gorman was a marijuana activist who was shot and killed in his home on February 17, 2007 when he interrupted a burglary inside his marijuana garden and his killers have never been brought to justice. We remember Ken the best way we know how. By continuing his monthly rally at the capital. A rally that has been a proud part of our community in Denver for the last 15 years
Join us this Saturday March 27 and every last Saturday of the month after from 3-5pm @ Colorado State Capitol Building on the West Steps. Its conveniently located at the corner of Colfax and Lincoln in Denver. Signage and Costumes are always welcome!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Walmart Fires Cancer Patient for Legally Using Medical Marijuana
Joseph Casias, 29, has sinus cancer and an inoperable brain tumor.
Despite his condition, he has dutifully gone to work every day for the last five years at a Walmart in Battle Creek, Michigan, where in 2008 he was named Associate of the Year.
Casias is also a legal medical marijuana patient under Michigan state law. He uses marijuana with the recommendation of his doctor to relieve the effects of cancer.
But Walmart, the world’s largest public corporation, has no sympathy for his condition or regard for Michigan’s state law. Last November, Walmart fired Casias because he tested positive for marijuana during a routine drug screening.
Here’s what a Walmart spokesman had to say:
“In states, such as Michigan, where prescriptions for marijuana can be obtained, an employer can still enforce a policy that requires termination of employment following a positive drug screen. We believe our policy complies with the law and we support decisions based on the policy.”
To add insult to injury, Walmart is now challenging Casias’ eligibility for unemployment. Simply outrageous. This is the thanks he gets for showing up to work and doing his job for the last five years, despite being stricken with a life-threatening illness. “I gave them everything,” Casias told a local news outlet. “One-hundred-ten percent every day. Anything they asked me to do I did. More than they asked me to do. Twelve to 14 hours a day.”
Sadly, the dilemma facing medical marijuana patients who still have no legal protection from being fired is nothing new.
Readers who would like to register a complaint with Walmart can find corporate contact information here.
Despite his condition, he has dutifully gone to work every day for the last five years at a Walmart in Battle Creek, Michigan, where in 2008 he was named Associate of the Year.
Casias is also a legal medical marijuana patient under Michigan state law. He uses marijuana with the recommendation of his doctor to relieve the effects of cancer.
But Walmart, the world’s largest public corporation, has no sympathy for his condition or regard for Michigan’s state law. Last November, Walmart fired Casias because he tested positive for marijuana during a routine drug screening.
Here’s what a Walmart spokesman had to say:
“In states, such as Michigan, where prescriptions for marijuana can be obtained, an employer can still enforce a policy that requires termination of employment following a positive drug screen. We believe our policy complies with the law and we support decisions based on the policy.”
To add insult to injury, Walmart is now challenging Casias’ eligibility for unemployment. Simply outrageous. This is the thanks he gets for showing up to work and doing his job for the last five years, despite being stricken with a life-threatening illness. “I gave them everything,” Casias told a local news outlet. “One-hundred-ten percent every day. Anything they asked me to do I did. More than they asked me to do. Twelve to 14 hours a day.”
Sadly, the dilemma facing medical marijuana patients who still have no legal protection from being fired is nothing new.
Readers who would like to register a complaint with Walmart can find corporate contact information here.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
PRESS RELEASE 03/03/2010
Protest against HB-1284 at the Capitol
Event Coordinators:
Scott Greene 720-495-0766: scott@milehighnorml.org
Miguel Lopez 720-338-8766: mpedrolopez@yahoo.com
WHO: Mile High NORML, the Denver 420 Rally, the Cannabis Therapy Institute, and
the Colorado Coalition for Patients and Caregivers (CCPC)
WHAT: Protest Against HB1284
WHEN: 12PM, Thursday, March 4, 2010
WHERE: West Steps of the Capitol , 200 East Colfax Avenue
WHY: HB1284 would create an unnecessary state bureaucracy,
raise patients’ costs, and restrict their access to medicine
“My clients' lives literally depend on their access to medicine, and
we will fight any government proposal that would restrict supply
and raise costs, such as this proposal. “ Robert J. Corry
Assembly:
11:30AM Mingle with other activists
Speakers:
12:00PM Rob Corry, Cannabis Crusader and Defense Attorney
12:20PM Dr. Robert Melamede, Assoc. Professor at UCCS, CEO of Cannabis Science Inc.
12:40PM Miguel Lopez, Executive Director of Denver’s annual 4/20 Rally
1:00PM Robert Chase, Founder of CCPC
Action:
1:30PM Join us as at the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on HB1284
in the Old Supreme Court Chambers on the second floor of the Capitol
to show our opposition to the bill.
4:20PM Don’t want to spend all afternoon (and evening) in the Capitol?
Come march on the 16th St. Mall!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Several important upcoming events this week
TODAY MARCH 1
(After) 10AM: Second reading of SB109 in the House. This will be the first time there will be floor debate in the House on this bill.
This is an opportunity to hear Representatives' opinions about SB109, which infringes on the doctor-patient relationship.
Assemble in the House Galleries on the third floor. The Bill is 6th on the agenda but it should move though rather rapidly.
5PM - 6PM: Join Mile High NORML and others as they will Protest Against Denver City Council's Medical Marijuana Ordinance & Closure of Hundreds of Dispensaries in front of the Denver City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St.
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
(After) 10AM: Second reading of SB109 in the House. This will be the first time there will be floor debate in the House on this bill.
This is an opportunity to hear Representatives' opinions about SB109, which infringes on the doctor-patient relationship.
Assemble in the House Galleries on the third floor. The Bill is 6th on the agenda but it should move though rather rapidly.
5PM - 6PM: Join Mile High NORML and others as they will Protest Against Denver City Council's Medical Marijuana Ordinance & Closure of Hundreds of Dispensaries in front of the Denver City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St.
The Denver City Council convenes at 5:30PM, so let's make some noise!
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
(after) 1:30PM: House Judiciary Committee Hearing on HB1284 in the Old Supreme Court Chambers.
This is the first public hearing on this bad legislation.
This is the first public hearing on this bad legislation.
I have been told that all obnoxious provisions have been taken out of or soon will be removed from both bills -- I'll believe it when I see it!
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