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Harris pledges to legalise recreational marijuana

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday voiced her support for legalising marijuana, speaking publicly on the issue for the first time since she became the Democratic Party’s nominee, US media reported.

Harris defended her record as a prosecutor, promised to decriminalise marijuana and push for police reform in an effort to build support among black men in an interview with radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Tuesday. Charlamagne, a black comedian and author who hosts The Breakfast Club radio programme, is known for his blunt interviews with celebrities.

Although he supports Harris, he has criticised her and President Joe Biden in the past and called Democrats “cowards” for not effectively prosecuting the case against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. He asked Harris to respond to rumours that she has disproportionately jailed black men in more than a dozen years as San Francisco district attorney.

“It’s simply not true,” Harris said, adding that she has been called “one of the most progressive prosecutors” on marijuana cases. She said she would push to decriminalise marijuana if she became president because she knows how the laws hurt some groups, especially black men.

Some polls show Harris has less black male support than Biden in the 2020 election.

Her campaign and allies, including former US President Barack Obama, are working to win them back in Michigan and other states that will be decided by small margins.

Harris said one of the biggest challenges she faces is misinformation from the Trump team aimed at black voters. She also added:

“They are trying to scare people away because they know they otherwise have nothing to run on.”

Recreational use of marijuana is currently legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia, where the capital, Washington, D.C., is located. In addition, 38 of the 50 states allow medical use of marijuana, although it remains illegal in some states and at the federal level.

Support from African-Americans

During the interview, Harris also talked about reparations for the African-American community as a way to repair the historical damage of slavery, and when Charlamagne asked if he supported such a measure – a historic demand of the black community – Harris said the issue should be studied.

With 20 days before the election, Harris is trying to reach out to the black community at a time when polls show some African-Americans are leaning toward Trump or choosing not to vote. Harris and other party leaders are trying to address the phenomenon and win back voters who have traditionally voted for Democrats.

Last week, former President Barack Obama spoke to a group of African-American men at Harris’ campaign office in Pittsburgh. Obama noted that some “brothers” seemed to have a hard time voting for a woman and that Harris’ support was lower than when he ran, so he urged them to support the vice president and get to the polls.

On Monday, Harris unveiled a plan with specific measures for African-American men, including providing one million loans to African-American entrepreneurs, protecting cryptocurrency assets and increasing investment in training and accreditation programmes in black communities. The plan also calls for increased investment in researching diseases that disproportionately affect African American men, such as prostate cancer or diabetes.

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Top Marijuana Doctors in Pittsburgh

Marijuana can often provide a safer alternative than opioids for managing pain, as well as alleviating cancer-related symptoms; yet many patients remain reluctant to discuss medical marijuana with their providers.

Records demonstrate that some Pennsylvania doctors annually approve thousands of medical marijuana cards; however, some have had issues with state health officials due to past misconduct.

Dr. Sam 420

Dr Sam 420 provides patients with safe, convenient and professional medical marijuana evaluation from their own homes. He assists individuals looking to secure legal medical cannabis cards by providing all of the required documentation - all remote visits can take place either by telephone or video chat - with Dr Sam reviewing medical histories to determine eligibility under one of 23 state approved conditions while answering any queries you might have about cannabis therapy.

He can assist in getting the maximum benefits out of medical marijuana, including selecting an effective strain suited for your specific condition such as fibromyalgia, migraines or nerve damage-induced neuropathies; insouciance anxiety restlessness among others.

His practice specializes in interventional pain management practices such as transforaminal, epidural and trigger point injections as well as PRP injections, spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency ablation. He completed a fellowship in interventional pain management practices as well as seeking new medical education opportunities to ensure his patients receive top care. He has helped numerous people overcome pain through nonsurgical solutions such as medical marijuana use or even helping reduce opioid dependency dramatically.

Dr. Adam Rothschild

Family medicine physicians specialize in meeting the medical needs of all age groups and can treat common conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and allergies. If necessary they can also refer patients for further testing by specialists as well as offering preventative services like screenings or vaccinations.

Pittsburgh passed an ordinance in 2024 that protects employees who hold state-issued medical marijuana cards from discrimination in the workplace. Like similar legislation elsewhere, this ordinance prevents employers from requiring pre-hire drug tests of applicants or current employees who use marijuana medicinally as well as taking any adverse employment actions due to such use without reasonable suspicion of impairment occurring at work.

While Pittsburgh and Philadelphia differ significantly in their approaches to pre-hire marijuana testing, both cities require employers to review their drug screening policies and procedures in order to comply with them. One approach would be for employers to coordinate with their drug testing vendors to remove THC (an active ingredient found in marijuana) from pre-hire and random panels of tests.

Dr. Adam Rothschild has earned four out of five stars from his patients. He is associated with multiple hospitals including UPMC Presbyterian and Jefferson Hospital and accepts multiple insurance plans; additionally he holds board certification in Family Medicine.

The Sanctuary

Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients now have access to an abundance of dispensaries across the state. Pittsburgh boasts many popular dispensaries known for offering exceptional customer service and quality products.

Trulieve is one of Pittsburgh's premier dispensaries, known for its quick wait times and friendly staff, large selection of products, and daily deals to save customers money. Maitri Medicinals stands out as another great Pittsburgh dispensary with superior products and knowledgeable budtenders; plus a rewards program where patients can earn points on purchases they make!

Sanctuary dispensary provides customers with an exclusive experience. Their online ordering system allows patients to view real-time pricing and availability as well as reserve products for pick-up - making the entire process effortless.

To become a medical marijuana patient in Pennsylvania, first register at the Pennsylvania Department of Health website. Next, arrange to meet with a state-approved physician for certification - you can use Elevate Holistics Telemedicine Platform or PA Medical Marijuana Program website to find an appointment slot with them. After being certified, log back in to your Pennsylvania patient profile and request your card.

Good Vibe Medical

Good Vibe Medical's goal is to bring joy and positivity into healthcare, believing that by creating more joy for their patients' lives they can aid in faster healing processes.

Good Vibe Medical provides compassionate, knowledgeable, and caring doctors who strive to help their patients feel their best again. They take great pride in offering medical cannabis cards.

Schedule a telemedicine appointment to see if you qualify for your medical marijuana card without ever leaving the comfort of your own home. These physicians are registered with the Department of Health Medicinal Marijuana Programs and can assist in getting you approved and beginning treatment immediately.

Good Vibes offers more than just medical marijuana services; they also provide various wellness treatments, including the P-Shot (also known as the Priapus Shot). This revolutionary solution for erectile dysfunction and other sexual health concerns uses platelet-rich plasma therapy to stimulate tissue growth, blood vessel formation, and overall improved sexual function. Furthermore, Good Vibes also offers various nutrient IVs designed to boost energy, increase metabolism, or both!

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Medical Marijuana Doctor | Compassionate Care Consultants | Pittsburgh, PA

Address: US Steel Tower, 600 Grant St floor 49, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: 484-320-6550

Website: https://compcaremd.com/locations/medical-marijuana-pittsburgh-pa/

Compassionate Care Consultants is a medical marijuana doctor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We proudly serve MMJ patients from Pittsburgh and beyond. Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions on how to obtain MMJ card.

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Pittsburgh could shield medical marijuana patients from employer drug testing - 90.5 WESA

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Pennsylvania Residents Denied Medical Marijuana Edibles Due to Safety Concerns, Department of Health Investigating Potential for Abuse and Misuse

No Medical Marijuana Edibles in Pennsylvania, For Now

Pennsylvania residents will have to wait a bit longer for medical marijuana edibles. According to a recent article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the state's Department of Health has decided to delay the launch of medical marijuana edibles due to safety concerns. The article states that the Department of Health has determined that more research is needed to ensure the safety of the edibles.

The article goes on to explain that the Department of Health is working with the state's medical marijuana advisory board to ensure that the edibles are safe for consumption. The board is currently reviewing the safety protocols and testing requirements for the edibles. The board is also considering the potential for abuse and misuse of the edibles.

The article also states that the Department of Health is working with the state's medical marijuana industry to ensure that the edibles are properly labeled and packaged. The department is also working to ensure that the edibles are properly tested and meet all safety requirements.

The article concludes by noting that the Department of Health is expected to make a decision on the launch of medical marijuana edibles in the near future. In the meantime, the state's medical marijuana industry is working to ensure that the edibles are safe and compliant with all regulations.

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Mental Health Services in Pittsburgh, PA - Counselors, Therapists & Life Coaches

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Mental Health Services in Pittsburgh, PA - Counselors, Therapists & Life Coaches

Anxiety, depression ,stress and relational issues are all things that can complicate our lives . One of the most difficult things is finding someone who you can trust and count on. It can be tricky finding out who you can trust and who you can’t. Family, friends and loved ones can be supportive while you are having a hard time, but so many people face challenges that require more assistance than they could offer.Mental health Services in Pittsburgh Makin Wellness mental health services can be your tool in your mental well being. We offer premier mental health counseling and coaching in our Downtown Pittsburgh, Downtown New Kensington and virtual offices.Mental health Services in Pittsburgh

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It’s time we found a natural solution for our period problems, without the nasty side-effects. Could cannabis hold the key to menstrual pain relief?

For all women, monthly menstruation isn’t something we look forward to. This dreaded ‘time of the month’ creates hormonal, mental and physical changes in our bodies. But for some women, periods aren’t simply a source of general discomfort. They can cause agonizing pain, leaving women unable to move and function normally. Unfortunately, we often feel dismissed when it comes to being open about the true degree of pain we can suffer during the menstruation period.

Read more about: Can Cannabis Tampons Deliver Effective Menstrual Pain Relief?

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Medical Marijuana: Unknowns in Chronic Pain Management | UPMC Kevin Kraemer, MD, chief of the Section of Treatment, Research, and Education in Addiction Medicine at UPMC, discusses the scientific evidence for using medical marijuana for chronic pain.

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so i just registered for my medicinal marijuana card. i already quit humira, and i just need a new option to help ease my pain so hopefully this can be an option.  i’ve been on every auto immune drug i can think of.

humira, rituximab, remicade, methotrexate, prednisone, literally every NSAID, and none of them have helped me in the long run.

all i need is ONE thing to not make me feel like shit. 

fingers crossed.

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I’m Gonna Crawl

Chapter One  July 20 1973 - Boston, MA 

“Cali, where have you been?” My boss, Jonathon – clearly irritated by my lack of responsibility and ability to answer his non-stop phone calls since last Tuesday – harped into the telephone. I had been on a bedridden binge since my last fight with my long-time boyfriend, Daniel. 

“Been under the weather.” I groaned into the receiver. 

“I’ve been calling for a week. It’s Monday. You were supposed to be at the new client meeting on Friday. You know I don’t tolerate no-shows. I don’t care how good you are at your job.” 

“Are you firing me Jonathan?” My tone unmoved. At this point I honestly didn’t care about the job. I had worked hard for years to get to the position I’m in but my situational depression had made me completely uninterested in the job I had loved and cared so much for. All the love and passion I had for anything and anyone had completely diminished the moment I stepped into Daniel’s dank office. 

Jonathan sighed loudly. “No, Cali. I’m not firing you. But you need to show up to work. We have new clients waiting for your go ahead. If you can’t make it, I’m sure Stu can fill in for you.” He was baiting me. Stu was an idiot and he knew it and knew that I knew it. 

“When’s the next meeting?” I took the bait, unwillingly. 

“Tomorrow morning. Some big-time band wants their concert filmed.” He paused and sucked in a large breath. “These are important clients. Willing to pay big and we need the business so please, please, please don’t fuck this up, kid.”  

I rolled my eyes at the assumption that I would fuck it up. “Have I ever fucked anything up since I’ve worked for you?” 

“Not yet, but I can see you snowballing down a big hill… What’s going o-” 

“Nothing personal here, Jon, but I really don’t want to talk about it. Let’s keep things professional.” I cut him off. I liked Jonathan; he was a good boss but he always tried to pry. I didn’t like people who pried. 

“So, I’ll see you tomorrow morning, right?” He dropped it. “Nine-thirty A.M.” He emphasized. 

“Yes, sir.” I breathed then placed the phone back on the receiver. 

I laid my head on my pillow, sinking further into the comforts of the fluffy mattress. Not even thirty seconds after I hung up with Jon the phone rang again. I sat up and wretched the phone from its cradle. “I said I would be there Jon!” I murmured impatiently into the phone. 

“Cali…” His voice was raw and rough. “Why have you been ignoring my calls?” 

I clenched my jaw and took a deep breath through my nose, exhaling loudly through my mouth. “Daniel.” I murmured with quiet irritation. “I’ve been busy.” I lied. 

“Busy with what?” His tone was sharp and accusatory. “Where have you been? With Jon? Is he the guy you’ve been fucking around with?” 

“Excuse me?” The audacity. “You have no right to accuse me of anything.” 

“No right?” He yelled. “I have every right. You belong to me. You don’t have the right-” 

“I’m sorry, but I’m pretty sure that you’re the one fucking around with random skanks you meet at that dingy bar you call a business.” I retorted. 

He was quiet. For a minute he didn’t say anything. He knew I was right. I had a million reasons not to be with this man but for the life of me I wasn’t strong enough to let him go. “I’m coming over.” He stated. 

I looked over at the clock, it read 7:45 p.m. “No. I have to be at work early in the morning and I’m really not in the mood to continue this right now. I’ll call you tomorrow.” I hung up the phone before he could protest. 

I dropped heavily back onto the pillow with a sigh. When I closed my eyes, I could see last Monday night. I had gotten off work and decided I would surprise him at the bar he managed. We had both been so busy with work we had only seen each other for a few hours in the evening four times in the past two weeks. He was cold and sometimes demeaning but he loved me, cared for me. This was no Romeo and Juliet. We were both damaged goods, maybe that’s why I loved him too. 

Monday evening, I had rushed home, donned Daniels favorite little black dress and drove to the bar, The Tam. When I arrived, I walked in confident, greeted the bartender, Tim, grabbed a bottle of Southern Comfort and headed to the manager’s office, ignoring the odd look Tim had on his face. When I opened the door the liquor bottle slipped from my hand and shattered around my feet. Behind the desk was Karen, another bartender I had only met a couple of times, sitting on Daniels lap, skirt hiked up around her waist, Daniel’s jeans at his ankles. 

  “Jesus.” I muttered. 

Karen looked at me like she was a deer caught in the headlights and under her I could see the smug tone underneath Daniel’s faux apologetic gaze. 

As hard as I tried to fight them, I could feel the tears welling in my eyes. I refused to let him see them. I turned on my heels and left the bar in silence. I held myself together as I drove back to my apartment. When I finally made it, I closed the door, locked it, and leaned my body weight against it. With my fists in balls, I slid down the door and finally let go. The tears welled and rained down my cheeks. I sat there on the floor, unable to move, unable to see what I needed to forget. An hour later I heard the clumsy footsteps approaching my door. 

My breath hitched, I started taking quiet and shallow breaths. I flinched when his fist hit the door. “Cal!” He groaned through the wood. 

I stayed silent. I didn’t dare speak knowing full well my voice would betray me. I sat at the door for another thirty minutes listening to him begging and pleading then banging and cursing. When he had finally left, I poured myself a drink. And that was the beginning of everything.  

I opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling. I let out a deep breath and shook the memory from my head. I had no more tears left. I had been crying for over a week and was tired of it. 

“Shower.” I exhaled. I definitely needed one. I didn’t have enough strength or energy to stand so I started the shower, removed my clothes then sat down in the tub and let the water rain over me. After I had cleaned myself thoroughly, I got out and stared at myself in the mirror. I was thin before but now I could see I was getting even more thin. Food had not been on my mind lately and when it was it was quickly dismissed by the memory in my head and put on hold until I could regain my appetite. My cheeks were hollow and the bags under my eyes made me look washed out. I was beginning to look like my mother. Unhappy, unhealthy and colorless. 

I knew that if I decided to stay up, I would only do no good to myself so I slid into a pair of panties, an old t-shirt and climbed into bed. 

The morning was hard. I dragged myself out of bed and did my best to look presentable for the meeting with the new client’s. I didn’t want to go. I wanted to crawl back into bed and sleep forever but I knew that if I didn’t show up Stu would steal the client from me and I would probably slip further into myself creating a hole of despair.   

Before I left the house I self-medicated. Jonathan would not approve, he detested marijuana but I didn’t care.  It was something I had been doing more of over the past week, some may think a little too much. But again, I didn’t care. 

I made it to work with only minutes to spare. I lit a cigarette and ran through the lobby not bothering to greet the lady behind the front desk who’s name always seemed to escape me. I made it to the conference room just as Jonathan was greeting the clients. 

There were four men standing in the room. A large brick wall of a man shaking Jon’s hand looked up at me through the glass door and nodded toward me. Jon turned around with a look of relief. 

I entered the room and put my cigarette out in an ashtray. 

“You’re late.” Jon mumbled at me. 

“Thanks, Jon. I can read a clock.” I retorted quietly; my sarcasm heavy. 

“Can you?” He murmured barely audibly. He looked at the men and gestured to me,

 “This is Cali, she will be taking care of scheduling, equipment, set up and photography on tour with you.” 

“Pleased to meet you.” I nodded. And with that Jon left the room to me. 

The big man extended his hand to me. “Peter Grant. Manager of the band.” He smiled, taking my hand and shaking it. “This is Robert, Jonesy, and John.” He pointed to each member of the band.   

“Very nice to meet you.” I smiled back. 

Robert, a bouncing blonde skipped over to me and took my hand in his, kissing the back of it. His smile was sweet and comforting. Before he let go of my hand, he sniffed around it, his smile grew wider. He raised an eyebrow “By the smell of it, you’ll be quite fun to have around.” He winked. “I was afraid we’d end up with a stingy old man with no sense of adventure.” 

“I am very sorry,” I blushed, embarrassed. “Had a rough night.” More like a rough week. “I usually don’t smoke right before a meeting with clients.”  

“Who’s smoking what?” John the mustached man bounded over, excitement in his eyes. 

“Calm down Bonzo.” Jonesy put a firm hand on his shoulder. 

“So, we would love to get down to the nitty-gritty and tell you what it is we are looking for from you but we apologetically are one man short. He too had a rough night.” Robert gave a look as though he was a child about to be scolded. “Fortunately, we can tell you what we…” He gestures to himself and the other two band members. “… want. Unfortunately, we cannot speak for Jimmy. I would try but he would no doubt complain.” 

“Okay.” I smiled. “So, should we meet at another time?” 

“Well,” Peter rubbed his chin in thought. “We have a show tonight at the Boston Garden. Then we set out for Providence. The boys have the 22nd off then we head over to Baltimore for the 23rd and Pittsburgh on the 24th.” 

“Then two glorious days off!” Robert chimed. 

“We’ll be in New York on the 27th for three shows at Madison Square Garden and that’s where you will come in handy.” Peter finished. 

“So, we will be filming the three shows there?” I made the conclusion. “Why start filming at the end of your tour?” 

Robert sat in a chair at the round table and put his feet up, crossing his ankles. “Ask Jimmy.” He murmured bitterly. 

I got the feeling Jimmy was the one who called the shots. I was starting to have a bad feeling about him already. 

“What Jimmy wants; Jimmy gets.” Peter confirmed. 

Yep. I thought to myself. This is going to be a long three days. “So, I’ll be meeting you in New York on the 27th?” I assumed. 

Peter and the boys looked at each other. Peter chuckled and shook his head. “No, lovey, you’ll be joining us today.” 

“Oh.” I pursed my lips. “So, we will be filming more than just the three shows in NY?” I was slightly taken aback. 

“No.” Peter smirked amused. “Jimmy,” He sighed heavily. “Would like you and your team to get a feel of the band and what they’re about before we start filming. He likes to be very…” He chose his words carefully. “thorough.” 

“Fair enough.” I agreed. “I get the feeling I should be meeting with Jimmy to fully understand his vision.” 

“Yes, he definitely wants to meet with the head of filming. Said he has lots to discuss.” Peter smiled warmly. 

“Shall I set up a meeting for just him and I to go over everything?” I wondered. 

Jonesy scoffed loudly. “Trust me, darling. You don’t want to be alone with good Ol’ Pagey.” 

“Don’t scare her off Jonesy!” Peter scolded 

Robert turned in his chair to look at Peter. “You know full well how he is.” He looked at me then back at Peter. “Especially around someone of her caliber.” 

He gave Robert a look of warning. “He’ll be on his best behavior.” Peter assured me. “I’ll make sure of it.” His tone was menacing. Peter was definitely not someone you wanted to fuck with. 

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Marquis Brown was a 21 year-old student-athlete at Duquesne University when he died under suspicious circumstances on October 4th, 2018. The evening of his death began as a fairly typical evening for a college student. After having football practice that afternoon, Marquis reportedly went to get a haircut before going to a friend's off-campus apartment to play video games on PlayStation. This seemingly normal evening quickly went in another direction when Marquis returned to his dorm building. Other students in the dorm building called 911 after witnessing Marquis behaving 'erratically' in the elevator and in the hallway of his dorm room on the 16th floor. 

University security and police responded to the 911 call shortly after 10pm. Once they arrived on the scene, they found Marquis' roommate trying to calm him down. From there, the events leading up to Marquis' death remain unclear. Pittsburgh police stated that, shortly after campus police arrived on the scene, Marquis picked up a chair and threw it through the dorm window before jumping out of the window himself and falling sixteen stories to his death. Pittsburgh police arrived on the scene shortly thereafter and subsequently took over the investigation into Marquis' death. The initial reports following this incident stated that witnesses including both students and campus police saw Marquis jump out of the window. The medical examiner determined that the cause of death was blunt force trauma--but the manner of death remained undetermined. A toxicology report concluded that Marquis had marijuana in his system at the time of his death, but no other substances are noted on the report. The toxicology findings led to the insinuation that marijuana is what caused Marquis to behave erratically on the night of his death. However, Marquis' family members doubt that this is the case. After this report went public, a lawyer representing Marquis' family tweeted, "It took four months for Pittsburgh police to produce a report that insinuates marijuana caused an athlete in the prime of his life to jump 16 stories to his death from his dorm room window. This feckless report creates more questions than answers." As time continued to pass, Marquis' loved ones grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of answers in his case. Finally, in July 2020, Marquis' mother Dannielle Brown decided to take drastic action to demand answers.

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Medical Marijuana Card Application Denied? Here's Why

Being denied a medical marijuana card can be frustrating. You did “everything right,” but the application was still rejected. If this has happened to you, don't give up! 

There are many reasons your application could have been denied, and it's important to understand these issues so you can get accepted next time. You can visit us at DigiDrs - Pennsylvania; our professionals will get you approved in under 15 minutes! We are online medical marijuana doctors in Pennsylvania ready to serve you!

Reasons your MMJ card application can be rejected.

Your Physician Did Not Recommend You for MMJ

A physician must recommend you for the MMJ program to be eligible, and there's no way around that. If your application was denied, it might have been that your doctor did not actually make a recommendation; they just filled out the paperwork. This is obviously not enough since they need to state that you will benefit from medical marijuana treatment specifically. You should contact this doctor immediately and ask them to help you complete a new application that accurately describes your condition and how medical marijuana can treat it.

However, just because a doctor recommends MMJ doesn't mean they support the use of medical marijuana. In some cases, physicians educated on this topic still don't feel comfortable with patients using cannabis for whatever reason. So, instead of recommending it, they fill out the paperwork only. This is why you need to use an online medical cannabis card in Pennsylvania. Just be completely honest with them about your medical conditions and how cannabis might help you feel better.

You Didn't Fill the Form Completely

The form you need to fill out is extensive and very detailed. And it's essential that all the information is accurate, complete, and consistent throughout. If any portion of the paperwork was filled out incorrectly or you omitted something essential, like a previous MMJ card number, for instance, there's a good chance your application will be denied.

Make sure you answer every question carefully and completely before submitting it to the state for approval. Once again, contact an online doctor, if necessary, so they can help you complete all the required paperwork correctly this time around.

The Photo You Submitted was Rejected

In most cases, a photo is required to complete your application. For this purpose, the image you use must look like an actual photograph of yourself and not some random selfie or cartoon drawing. Your doctor will let you know if something is off with your photo so you can avoid another back and forth with the state.

Parental Consent Is Required

If you're under 18years old and applying for a medical marijuana card, parental consent is required by law. This means your parents or legal guardians must sign off on all the paperwork. They should also speak on your behalf and provide information about what conditions you've been diagnosed with so the state can determine if MMJ could help ease the symptoms.

If your parents don't support the idea of you using cannabis as medicine for whatever reason, there's a good chance they will not sign off on this form or any other paperwork required for an MMJ card application. Unfortunately, that means no marijuana for you.

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His Old Tribulations, Our Current Struggle: Remembering Garner in the Current Call to Reform Cannabis Laws

This post was written by Warner Sabio Sr., Graduate Student, Jazz Studies, University of Pittsburgh.

Recently, on April 7th, Virginia’s legislature passed a bill legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana, making it the 16th state to do so. Under Virginia’s law, adults can possess an ounce or less of marijuana beginning July 1. Several weeks before, New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in the state. New York’s legislation also expunges the records of people convicted on marijuana-related charges that are no longer criminalized. These two drug-policy reforms concerning marijuana are a few of the many looking to respond to the disproportionate and often tragic impact previous legislation has had on communities of color.

For Erroll Garner, the drug policies regarding marijuana and the enforcement of those laws affected him personally and professionally. On January 26, 1946, Garner was arrested in Los Angeles and charged with violating section 11500 of the California Health and Safety Code—a felony at the time. The State accused Garner of possessing “flowering tops and leaves of Indian Hemp (Cannabis Sativa)” and set bail at $500. According to dollartimes.com, adjusted for inflation, $500 in 1946 is equal to $7,156 in 2021. An excessive amount, it seems, for the non-violent crime he was accused of committing. Nevertheless, on April 10, 1946, Garner pled guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail. This incident would mark Garner as a felon and a “dope addict,” in the problematic wording of the language that circulated in press accounts. The distinction would continue to cast its shadow and haunt the pianist for at least another decade, if not the rest of his life.  

(Above) Page 1, (Below) Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, and Page 11 from folder “Erroll Garner Personal,” Erroll Garner Archive, 1942-2010, AIS.2015.09, Box 3, Folder 18,  Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System. 

Six years later, after a performance at Mack’s Tavern in Atlantic City on September 12, 1952, the pianist was again arrested and brought up on charges surrounding a marijuana-related drug bust. According to The Baltimore Afro-American, Garner was held “for failure to register as a convicted addict under the state’s narcotics registration law and not for being an actual user of narcotics.”[1] The conviction referred to by New Jersey law-enforcement authorities was based on Garner’s 1946 Los Angeles arrest, which he reportedly informed authorities of at the time. Interestingly, Garner, convicted of possessing marijuana in the initial Los Angeles case, was now branded a “dope addict” in press coverage revolving around the Atlantic City incident.

(Above) Image of the article from The Baltimore Afro-American, Sept. 13, 1952.

The headline on the front page of September 13, 1952, Pittsburgh Courier read: “ARREST ERROLL GARNER FOR DOPE.” The subhead for the article noted that Garner was “Part of Big-Time Roundup.” The lede stated:

ATLANTIC CITY – Erroll Garner, Pittsburgh’s significant gift to jazz and dexterous piano-playing, was nabbed here in a post-Labor Day roundup of alleged dope addicts and suspects.”[2]

(Above) The Pittsburgh Courier, Sept. 13, 1952.

The Courier also reported that forty-one other suspects were also arrested. One of those arrested included Garner’s roommate and valet, Frank (Tons) Randolph, who was accused of “being a dope peddler.” The Afro-American reported Randolph “was placed under $25,000 bail after two witnesses testified in Municipal Court on Monday that they bought marihuana in $10 and $20 lots from him.” According to dollartimes.com, adjusted for inflation, $25,000 in 1952 is equal to $245,730 in 2021. From the reports, it does not appear that authorities found any weed on Garner or Randolph. Nevertheless, it seems the testimony was enough to warrant the arrests.

It is also interesting to note that the Courier report hinted at a possible ulterior motive for the arrest.  Perhaps stemming from the practice of racial profiling of Black men driving nice cars, the paper reported, “police are alleged to have stated that Garner has been driving around Atlantic City in a 1952 Cadillac and a woman, described by some as his wife has been driving a Chrysler.”

In a follow-up story on September 20, The Afro-American interviewed Garner about the arrest. The headline read: “GARNER SHRUGS OFF DOPE COUNT ARREST: ‘Just One Of Those Things,’ Pianist Says of Shore Incident.”[3] Garner discusses the Los Angeles case in the piece, affirming his conviction (saying it took place in 1943) and stating he was “sentenced to 45 days to an honor farm.” Garner elaborated:

“It was all a ‘frame.’ I was turned in by a fellow whose job I took in a night club in which I was playing. The guy was salty and squealed. But I am not complaining because it did happen. At the time, I was a youngster and went around with a bunch of wild guys.”

(Above) Headline from The Baltimore Afro-American, Sept. 20, 1952.

As for the Atlantic City incident, Garner was quoted as saying he “was through with that kind of stuff now” and had “too much to lose.” However, he was critical of the publicity, stating, “the only thing is that I was the least involved and got most of the publicity. This is one time that I wished I was digging ditches.”

Almost a month after the Atlantic City arrest, on October 11, 1952, The Afro-American reported that Garner was fined $50 for failure to register as a dope addict.[4] The case was thereafter dismissed, and Garner “filed the necessary registration forms in compliance with the local ordinance. According to the paper, the incident had left Garner feeling “disturbed” and “embarrassed.” Garner was forced to cancel several weeks of bookings “in order to permit him to rest” because he was “suffering from nervous exhaustion.” As for Randolph and the others arrested that night, my limited search came up empty as to how they fared.

On Jan.17, 1953, the Courier reported that a case involving Garner’s arrest in St. Louis on New Year’s Eve was tossed. Garner was charged with possession of narcotics.[5] The paper said, “Garner’s case was thrown out of court because the officers did not have a warrant when the arrest was made.” Garner’s attorney, however, clarified that the basis of the arrest was “a crank telephoned St. Louis police that the pianist had carried narcotics from New York to St. Louis in his automobile. It was revealed that Garner had arrived in this city by plane.”

For Pittsburgh-born Garner, professional success could not shield him from the insatiable appetite to punish that has driven much of the nation’s drug policies for decades. Major players in the formation of these early policies are uniquely linked to Garner geographically. Harry J. Anslinger, who served as the first commissioner of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Federal Bureau of Narcotics, was an Altoona, PA native. Pittsburgh’s-own Andrew Mellon, the uncle of Anslinger’s wife, appointed him to the post. Mellon, at the time of Anslinger’s appointment, was the Treasury Secretary.

According to The Economist:

“The drafters of the Harrison Act of 1914, the first federal ban on non-medical narcotics, played on fears of ‘drug-crazed, sex-mad negroes.’ And the 1930s campaign against marijuana was coloured by the fact that Harry Anslinger, the first drug tsar, was appointed by Andrew Mellon, his wife’s uncle. Mellon, the Treasury Secretary, was banker to DuPont, and sales of hemp threatened that firm’s efforts to build a market for synthetic fibers. Spreading scare stories about cannabis was a way to give hemp a bad name. Moral outrage is always more effective if backed by a few vested interests.”[6]

According to law professor Michael Vitello, “while the Harrison Act did not include a prohibition against marijuana, its framework would become the model for Congress’s first efforts to criminalize marijuana.”[7]

(Above) Harry J. Anslinger served as the first commissioner of Treasury Department’s Federal Bureau of Narcotics. Image from the Associated Press. 

Driven by stereotypes, some framers of early U.S. drug policies linked the usage of both marijuana and cocaine to marginalized communities and racialized “fringe groups like pimps, prostitutes, and day laborers” and “uppity Southern blacks and race-mixing drug parties.”[8]  Concerning Anslinger’s beliefs, Vitello states:

“Finding racist quotations attributed to Anslinger is easy and a reminder of how ingrained racist language was in this country. Here are a few choice quotations: “Reefer makes darkies think they’re as good as white men”; “Marihuana influences Negroes to look at white people in the eye, step on white men’s shadows and look at a white woman twice”; and “There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the U.S., and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz and swing result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers and any others.”[9]

These antiquated and racist beliefs would vibrantly pulsate through the heart of drug laws for generations. Unfortunately, Garner’s experience was not isolated or rare. For Garner, the arrests and court cases must have been taxing. His experience speaks for many people caught up in the web of draconian drug laws pervading the justice system. The growing frustration has led to calls for change.

As previously mentioned, recent efforts have yielded changes to drug policy concerning marijuana across the United States. To date, sixteen states, two territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized small amounts of marijuana for adult recreational use. Twenty-seven states have decriminalized weed, meaning, “small, personal-consumption amounts are a civil or local infraction, not a state crime (or are a lowest misdemeanor with no possibility of jail time).”[10] However, more needs to be done to undo the gross injustice that lopsided enforcement has produced. It is a flawed system of policies and laws that impacted Garner then and thousands today. We must resolve the discordant tones struck by the framers of foundational drug war policies, the effects of which still resonate and impact civil society today.

Works Cited

Erroll Garner Archive, 1942-2010, AIS.2015.09, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System.

“Arrest Erroll Garner For Dope: Pianist Part of Big-Time Roundup.” Pittsburgh Courier (Pittsburgh, Pa.), September 13, 1952: 1.

Bender, Steven W. “Joint Reform? The Interplay of State, Federal, and Hemispheric Regulation of Recreational Marijuana and Failed War on Drugs.” Albany Law Environmental Outlook 6, no. 2 (2013): 359–.

“Errol Garner Case Thrown Out of Court.” Pittsburgh Courier (Pittsburgh, Pa.), January 17, 1953: 1.

“Errol Garner Pays $50 Fine: Failed To Register As Dope Addict.” Baltimore Afro-American (Baltimore, Md), October 11, 1952: 9

“Garner Shrugs Off Dope Count Arrest: ‘Just One Of Those Things,’ Pianist Says Of Shore Incident.” Baltimore Afro-American (Baltimore, Md), September 20, 1952: 3

Gootenberg, Paul. Andean Cocaine: The Making of a Global Drug. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 2008.

“‘How did we get here?’ A Survey of Illegal Drugs.” Economist, July 28, 2001, p. 4. The Economist Historical Archive, 1843-2015 (accessed April 13, 2021). https://link-gale-com.pitt.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/GP4100323851/ECON?u=upitt_main&sid=ECON&xid=779492d4.

“Pianist Under Bail For Not Registering As Addict; Shore’s Raids Called Biggest.” Baltimore Afro-American (Baltimore, Md), September 13, 1952: 1

National Conference of State Legislatures website, https://www.ncsl.org/research/civil-and-criminal-justice/marijuana-overview.aspx

Vitiello, Michael.  “Marijuana Legalization, Racial Disparity, and the Hope for Reform.” Lewis & Clark Law Review 23, no. 3 (2019): 789-822.

[1] “Pianist Under Bail For Not Registering As Addict; Shore’s Raids Called Biggest,” Baltimore Afro-American (Baltimore, Md), September 13, 1952.

[2] “Arrest Erroll Garner For Dope: Pianist Part of Big-Time Roundup,” Pittsburgh Courier (Pittsburgh, Pa.), September 13, 1952.

[3] “Garner Shrugs Off Dope Count Arrest: ‘Just One Of Those Things,’ Pianist Says Of Shore Incident,” Baltimore Afro-American (Baltimore, Md), September 20, 1952.

[4] “Errol Garner Pays $50 Fine: Failed To Register As Dope Addict.” Baltimore Afro-American (Baltimore, Md), October 11, 1952.

[5] “Errol Garner Case Thrown Out of Court.” Pittsburgh Courier (Pittsburgh, Pa.), January 17, 1953: 1.

[6] “‘How did we get here?’ A Survey of Illegal Drugs,” Economist, July 28, 2001.

[7] Michael Vitiello,  “Marijuana Legalization, Racial Disparity, and the Hope for Reform,” Lewis & Clark Law Review 23, no. 3 (2019), 794.

[8] Paul Gootenberg, Andean Cocaine: The Making of a Global Drug, Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 2008, 193.

[9] Vitiello,  “Marijuana Legalization,” 799.

[10] National Conference of State Legislatures website, https://www.ncsl.org/research/civil-and-criminal-justice/marijuana-overview.aspx

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