NEVADA CITY, Calif. April 14, 2017 – The Cannabis Crusades has hosted some legends over the past four years, but Friday’s guest is in a league by himself. Forrest Hurd, who has taken over hosting duties of the award-winning show, interviews the man who started it all, Rick Simpson. Rick who? some may ask. Even […]
Patricia Smith, Nevada County Chair, Americans for Safe Access
Patricia Smith: New Year, New Era
December 29, 2016 – I chose the Phoenix Rising as my personal talisman when I was a wee lass of 18 because I liked the image. If I wasn’t so adverse to needles, I’d undoubtedly have this image tattooed somewhere on my body. It encapsulates my belief that when one door closes, another door opens. […]
Patricia Smith: The time has come to shutter ASA
November 26, 2016 – I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with those you love and took a little time to reflect on our many blessings. I am very grateful for the support you have given me over the years as we worked to shape MMJ policy in Nevada County. So it’s really hard […]
Patricia Smith: The World is not Ending
November 14, 2016 – So this is what a revolution looks like in America. Both parties have been served notice that the people are mad as hell and aren’t going to take it anymore. The Democrats have no one to blame but themselves. Hillary was their chosen candidate, voters be damned. Despite running against one […]
Cannabis Crusades will feature Dennis Peron, the father of Prop 215, this Friday
NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 26, 2016 – Dennis Peron, the father of Prop 215, will guest on the popular radio program, the Cannabis Crusades, this Friday from 12:00 – 2:00pm on KVMR, 89.5fm. He will be discussing his strong opposition to Prop 64, a ballot measure that will decide whether adults 21 years or older […]
Patricia Smith: Why I’m Voting No on Prop 64
October 7, 2016 – I have been a medical cannabis advocate for nearly four decades so most people presume that I would enthusiastically support a measure that would legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. They would be wrong. I do not support Prop 64 and urge everyone to vote no on this issue for the […]