Author: Amy Ralston Povah

Everyone who has (or had) a child in prison for drugs should be outraged by the double standard that applies in this country when the very politicians who voted for harsh sentencing laws use their clout to secure a special … Read the rest

What do I need and how much will it cost to make “Life for Pot” posters?

1. Choose which size poster you want to make.  We have graphics available for two sizes: a full size foam board poster (20X30), or … Read the rest

Congress voted to reauthorize the 2015 Medical Marijuana
Amendment, (also known as Rohrabacher-Farr amendment) by a vote of 242 to 186.

Medical cannabis patients scored another big victory today when Congress voted in favor of preventing the Department … Read the rest

Drug Laws Not for the Rich!

John Vibes for The Free Thought Project has written an amazing expose on the truth about the War on Drugs, per DEA agent Matthew Fogg who is now speaking out about details that CAN-DO … Read the rest

Larry Duke was released from serving Life for Pot on March 5th, 2014 for Compassionate Release.

CONGRATS TO LARRY DUKE – DETAILS HERE!!!

LARRY RONALD DUKE, 40734-019

Offense: Two counts, both 846’s Count(1). Conspiracy (2). Attempt
Sentence: Life Without Parole … Read the rest

Life for Pot Founder, Beth Curtis, Offers a Suggestion for Clemency

To: President Barack Obama
Attorney General Eric Holder
Deputy Attorney General James Cole

ADDRESSING A PROPENSITY FOR OVERINCARCERATION: CLEMENCY AND THE WAR ON DRUGS

Grant a systemic or … Read the rest

CALIFORNIA NORML and COALITION FOR CANNABIS POLICY REFORM held a press conference on the LA City Hall steps to mark an infamous day in history:

September 8, 2014 – The disastrous legacy of the war on marijuana will be addressed … Read the rest

Please sign Roberta Bell’s change.org petition

Name: Roberta Ronique Bell #08116-067
DOB: Sept. 4, 1971
Race: Black
Age: 48
Children: Three children – 2 girls and boy. Ashley, Gerrid, and Jazzmin
Two granddaughters – Riley and Riyan
State from:… Read the rest

Please sign LaShonda’s clemency petition
Name: LaShonda Hall #31779-074
DOB: 8-2-81
Race: Black
Marital Status: Single
Children: 1 (Son)
State from: Tennessee
State charged: Tennessee
Charges: Conspiracy to distribute and possession w/intent to distribute Cocaine Hydrochloride, Cocaine Base (Crack), MJ … Read the rest

Please sign Lazara’s change.org petition 
Name: Lazara Ordaz #52247-066
DOB: 12/17/58
Race: AFRO-CUBAN
Marital Status: Single
Age: 61
Children: One daughter
Resident state: Florida
State charged: Philadelphia
Will live: Philadelphia
Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute More than 3 Kilos of controlled … Read the rest

Name: Celeste Monette Blair
DOB: 02/06/70
Race: White
Marital status: Divorced
Age: 49
Children: One son. One granddaughter
Born and raised: Jacksonville, Fla
Indicted: Fort Worth,Texas
Will release: San Diego, CA or Nashville, TN (depending on years served)
pled guilty… Read the rest

Name: Joanne Tragas #51090-018
DOB: March 24, 1967
Race: White
Age: 54
Children: 1
Born/Raised: Toronto, Canada
Will return: 1st to Canada, but hope to return to Sparta, Greece
Charge: Access Device Fraud & Various White collar crime charges (credit … Read the rest

Holly Frantzen #54447-177
DOB:  5/10/70
Race: White
Martial Status:  Divorced
Age: 50
Children:  2
State where I am from:  Texas
State indicted:  Texas
Will release to:  Kentucky
Trial or pled guilty:  pled guilty
Charges: Conspiracy with intent to distribute a … Read the rest

Clarissa at 39

Please sign Clarissa’s clemency petition on change.org

Name: Clarissa Burgoon #11625-031
DOB: 1974
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Age: 47
Children:  Two
Grandchildren: One
State where you are from: Kansas
State indicted: Kansas
Will release to: … Read the rest

Name: Barbara Pacheco #05776-030
DOB: 12/26/1958
Age: 61
Children: 1 son – Jay  1 daughter Samantha 5 grandchildren – all girls.
Race: White
Charge: Conspiracy to Deliver 500 grams.
Served: 14 years
Sentence: 20 years
Sentenced in: 2006
Release Date:… Read the rest