Cleveland NORML

Critical Cannabis Planning Begins!

Jan 07, 2011 -

Over the next few months, Cleveland NORML will be planning for our first annual Critical Cannabis ride for Medical Marijuana Awareness! Come to our meetings to contribute!

Cleveland State Wellfest: Plant Kingdom

Jan 07, 2011 -

Plant Kingdom, a local vendor of hemp based foods will be at this years Wellfest and we encourage everyone to go to this great event!

"Wellfest is a health and wellness event intended to bring awareness to the CSU Campus and surrounding community. This event will provide a wealth of tools and information including healthy eating, fitness, health screenings, alcohol awareness, and many other exciting health related topics.

In collaboration with CSU’s Campus Recreation, Counseling Center, Dining Services, Health and Wellness Services, Human Resources and Student Life and Media we bring to you Wellfest 2011."

January 27th, 2011
CSU Student Center Ballroom
Level 3
2121 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

National Geographic Channel "Drugged: High on Marijuana"

Dec 29, 2010 -

Sunday January 16th National Geographic Channel will be airing their new special "Drugged: High on Marijuana." The series claims to examine the issue of drug use from a completely scientific/medical perspective.

"Cannabis uses visual effects and CGI to take the viewer on a trip through the human body. Using testimony from those who enjoy using the drugs, and those who have been addicted, the episode offers an insight into the realities of these drugs. Some of Britain and Americas top scientists and doctors will also explain the surprising bio-chemical effects of these popular drugs as well as their unintended consequences." The National Geographic Channel

Wanted: Religious Outreach Coordinator

Dec 29, 2010 -

Cleveland NORML is currently seeking a religious outreach coordinator to speak at local churches, synagogues and mosques. The religious congregations of Cleveland are a strong force that binds many communities together and have historically been an agent of change in our society. We wish to include all citizens of Cleveland and we are looking for someone to help us do just that. Please Contact US if you are interested in the position.

The Honor of Activism

Dec 25, 2010 - Ohio NORML

One of our Ohio NORML board members wrote this poinient and poetic piece on the nature of activism itself:

THE HONOR OF ACTIVISM

Activism can not afford to tolerate ego.

Every active individual serves in a sacred capacity as a voice for those who's rights are being suppressed.

It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve the greater-good, not just oneself.

Activism requires true humility, as one who speaks for the whole, must have intentions for the whole.

Regardless of the personal passion activism requires, it is an impersonal act.

Activism is not about any, one, person. When one uses activism for personal gains,

or when activists attack other activists, they contribute to the oppression of human rights.

The government only has the power her people give her.

The people only have the power of their conscious mass, and their active voice.

We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder, or humanity's voice is impotent.

If one can not put aside one's personal issues, for human rights,

one may better serve humanity outside an active group.

Fighting within subtracts from efforts and energies that fight for the cause.

"Fighting" for legalization means working together for legalization.

If we can not be evolved enough to respect each other, how can we expect our government to respect us?

Activism belongs to no one.

As it is the right of every one. 

Isn't this what the active voice should be saying?

Being a potent voice and an honorable human requires a basic impersonal respect for all humans' rights,

including each other's.

 

A Friend of Ohio NORML