Posts Tagged ‘Activism’
Seshat’s Secret
Solving the mystery of what the ancient Egyptian goddess of wisdom was all about brings to light the true nature of the world’s favorite forbidden flower
I am not an Egyptologist, but I played one as a boy in the late 60s. Attracted by the art, the mythology and the unsolved mysteries, I spent...
March 6th, 2012 | Articles, Featured | Read More
Happy New Year from NUG!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks for picking up another issue of NUG Magazine. 2011 was an up and down rollercoaster ride in the cannabis community and, unfortunately, ended on quite a downturn. But as I always say, “2 steps forward and 1 step back is still 1 step forward!†When I think back over the...
January 4th, 2012 | Featured, News | Read More
The State of Medical Cannabis in San Diego: More Patients than Patience
By: Pamela Jayne
Disclaimer: This was written in a state of raw emotion in reaction to the U.S. Attorney and the Department of Justice’s decision to shit on the rights of medical cannabis patients and providers. The following words are neither eloquent nor offensive, but true. And like my Mom...
December 14th, 2011 | Patient Profile, San Diego | Read More
Medical Marijuana Use On Probation
By: Michael E. Cindrich
On November 5, 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act (CUA). The CUA added section 11362.5 to the California Health & Safety Code, which created an affirmative defense for people who use and cultivate marijuana for their own...
December 12th, 2011 | Articles, Featured | Read More
The U.S. Government has no regard for the People or Freedom of Speech

By Dion Markgraaff
The United States President, Barrack Obama, and his administration have launched a new assault on California’s sovereignty and the rights of its citizens. In a top level orchestrated announcement about pending attacks, Obama has decided to assault California and the medical...
November 3rd, 2011 | Activism, Articles, Extended Magazine Articles, Featured | Read More
November 2011 NUG Magazine
Welcome to another issue of NUG Magazine. Obviously by now, you have realized that our page count has dropped this month. Not to worry, we will still be bringing you just as much information and articles as usual, but some of our usual features will now be online only here at www.nugmag.com, so make...
November 2nd, 2011 | Featured, News | Read More
WTF! SD, CA, AZ, CO, España, y todo el mundo! Viva la revolución verde! Support your NUG!
By Dion Markgraaff
World revolution is spinning faster than ever. Evolution of the revolution can be seen in San Diego’s cannabis community. Still, now is the time for more action, organization, and education, something you can do with NUG Magazine.
Technological communication, the bridge over...
September 19th, 2011 | Articles, Featured | Read More
Marijuana Advocates Strip City Council of Legislative Victory
 Article and Photos By Esther Rubio-Sheffrey
“I fought the law and the law won,†Joe Strummer sang in the late ‘70s when the Clash covered the famous rock n’ roll anthem. Generally, those lyrics tend to ring true. NUG’s previous coverage of the battle between medicinal...
September 1st, 2011 | Articles, Featured | Read More
NUG Magazine is GROWING!
National NUG Publisher’s Letter
Welcome to your inaugural issue of NUG Magazine!
We have been receiving requests to bring our publication to other states for a long time and are excited that the time has finally arrived.
NUG Magazine is originally from San Diego, where our large monthly issue began...
August 31st, 2011 | Featured, News | Read More
The Man Behind NUG Magazine: Ben G. Rowin
By: George Alberts
NUG Magazine is a beacon and a source of information for patients and advocates that shines light on the issues surrounding patients’ rights and legalization. It is a tool that benefits a lot of aspects of our community – art, music, literature and culture – and...
August 10th, 2011 | Articles, Featured | Read More
Obama/FEDs Cave to Patient Pressure on Safe Access!
By Freshman | hempbeach.tv
In a monumentally historic move made by the Obama Administration via comments from Attorney General Eric Holder, the Feds announced today that they would begin to work with Governors and State lawmakers in seeking a legal compromise that allows for State-sponsored medical...
June 3rd, 2011 | Activism, News | Read More
L.E.A.P. LAWSUIT AGAINST SAN DIEGO TO BLOCK NEW DISPENSARY ORDINANCE APPEARS UNLIKELY. . . BUT
By Leo E. Laurence, J.D.; Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
When you wear a badge and carry a weapon 24/7, you look at the world differently. As a sworn officer, you ARE different! Ordinary events like going to a private party with friends can present serious ethical problems for a law enforcement...
June 3rd, 2011 | Activism | Read More
June 2011 issue of NUG hits the streets!
June is here and summer has begun! Since Father’s Day is coming up this month, we had to take a moment to say Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there who are active in their children’s lives. Anyone can father a child, but it takes a real man to be a Dad!
We got a CRAZY issue...
June 1st, 2011 | Articles | Read More
Popped Culture
Article by. Robert Stinson | Photos by. Jennifer Martinez
The revolution will not be televised; it will be streamed to your Android phone or living room. The advent of technology has enabled political activists and freedom fighters to mobilize like never before. The Middle East is ablaze with revolutionary...
May 25th, 2011 | Articles, Featured | Read More
Still Growing Part 3
By: Mel The Bumbling Gardener
If you missed last month’s issue, then you missed how my need to find healthy, root mature clones led me to a new level in the world of hydroponics. I decided to learn how to clone my own from what I have, just like the big guys. With the help of my new friends...
May 24th, 2011 | Featured, Gardening Tips | Read More
A Mouthful of Rights and Wrong
By. George Alberts
“Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.†— The First Amendment
There has been a growing concern for some in the...
May 18th, 2011 | Articles, Featured | Read More
PLEASE DO NOT HARASS THE PATIENTS
Story By: Pamela Jayne
Our monthly patient profile is usually dedicated to telling the story of an individual who benefits from the use of medical cannabis. Due to the recent decision by the San Diego City Council, we have chosen to use this edition to speak on behalf of all patients.
The preamble of...
May 17th, 2011 | Featured, Patient Profile, San Diego | Read More
Punishment or Sadism?
The barbaric treatment of prisoners in Sheriff Joe’s jail By: Simon Eddisbury
Human rights abuse is a phenomenon that is typically associated with the likes of China and North Korea, but what if I was to tell you that non-violent drug offenders in the United States were being fed food that was...
May 16th, 2011 | Articles, Featured | Read More
We’ll See You in Court!
At this point, it’s fair to say that most of the medical cannabis collectives, their patients and primary caregivers feel alone and cast aside by the city they call home. However, now is not the time to give up and walk away, it is time to bring the fight to the City of San Diego. It’s...
May 13th, 2011 | Activism, Featured | Read More
D.I.Y. Cloning
By: The SD OG Grower
Summer is quickly approaching again in Southern California and right now, during spring, is the best time to get your indoor or outdoor garden started! And the best way to get any garden started is to have the best genetics possible, and getting a clone from the best stock plant...
May 12th, 2011 | Featured, Gardening Tips | Read More
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Got Bud? High Times 2012 Medical Cannabis Cup Lacking in Green, Big on Dabs
July 9, 2012 12:07
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Driving Under The Influence
July 6, 2012 11:07
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Dissecting Phish with Mr. Miner
July 3, 2012 11:07
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Be the pest
June 28, 2012 12:06
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Issue 31 of NUG Magazine hits the streets!
June 27, 2012 11:06
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