Salem-News.com Articles written by Bonnie King

Seattle Hempfest Sues City of Seattle for Free Speech Rally

If the permit is not granted, Seattle will surely miss the money Hempfest brings to town.

(SALEM / SEATTLE) - In an odd commemoration of the Seattle Hempfest's upcoming twentieth anniversary, organizers of the "protestival" have filed a lawsuit in United States District Court against the City of Seattle.

Victory for the Egyptian People: Mubarak Steps Down!

The dictator has fallen, let peace prevail!

(SALEM / CAIRO) - The people have done the unthinkable- they have toppled the presidency of Egypt.

Tens of Thousands Protest in Egypt Against Tyranny

Egyptian cries for freedom reverberated around the world

(SALEM, Ore.) - This was a historical day for Egypt. Officially a national holiday, "Police Day" was redubbed Egypt's "Day of Revolution", celebrated with the first anti-government protests of this magnitude in decades.

Partially inspired by Tunisia's uprising, thousands showed their strength by marching against the regime of President Hosni Mubarak, facing down police and enduring predictable clashes.

Grassroots Activists Head to the Nation`s Capitol to End Cannabis Prohibition

Millions to gather "in hopes to cease lies and propaganda in the cannabis world"

(SALEM, Ore.) - Grassroots activists are calling on a million supporters, hemp farmers and protesters alike to join a protest march in Washington D.C. to demand an end to cannabis prohibition.

Overgrow The Government has taken a firm stand against lies and propaganda associated with cannabis prohibition.

Oregon Marijuana Activists Make OCTA 2012 Official

The 2012 Oregon Cannabis Tax Act would give new zest to the old mantra, "Keep Oregon Green!"

(SALEM, Ore.) - Paul Stanford, Executive Director of the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation walked 2200 signatures in to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office on January 4th, 2011, officially sponsoring OCTA 2012. It could be a historic turning point for a state well known for its grass roots movements.

If the measure is passed by voters, OCTA 2012 will legalize the sale, possession and personal private cultivation of marijuana in the state of Oregon.

Oregonians Going South with the Ducks

Still looking for a way to get to the game? There may be a seat...

(SALEM, Ore.) - As thousands pour into the stands in Arizona on Monday, many Duck fans will be anxiously waiting for the game to begin- from Oregon.

Oregon`s Medical Marijuana Doctor Reviews Up`s and Down`s of 2010

Americans are learning that cannabis poses no threat to their way of life, and in fact may enhance it, with their doctor's okay.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dr. Phil Leveque and Bonnie King of Salem-News.com discuss the progress and development of medical marijuana.

Though it did not pass, California's Proposition 19 changed the way Americans, not just Californians, looked at the entire subject. Dr. Leveque comments that Proposition 19 and Oregon's Measure 74 brought the broader subject of medicinal use to a new group of people, and increased advocacy of the herb across the entire United States.

Egypt Blocking Former US Attorney General From Entering Gaza

He has recently been contacted and told they may be allowed through the blockade today.

(EGYPT / SALEM, Ore.) - Ramsey Clark, former Attorney General of the US is at Egypt's border, held from entering Gaza along with Dr. Curtis Doebbler and Sarah Flounders of International Action Center.

Clark said that at first they were prevented from crossing, and held up at the border all day. "We were the only ones getting this special treatment, being held back," Clark said. "It was clear who we were."

New Program Allows Press Releases to Avoid the Round File with Salem-News.com

Salem-News.com Global Online News Group boasts a half a million viewers and two million page views each month

(SALEM, Ore.) - What’s the most anti-climactic part of writing a successful press release? How about never seeing it in print?

Holidays at the Oregon Capitol Feature Choirs of Schoolkids

Pringle Elementary's choir was one of many that performed for visitors Friday at the Capitol.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An Oregon family tradition continues through December 23rd at the state Capitol. Choirs from schools throughout Oregon are appearing in the Rotunda, where the acoustics are especially unique for the unforgettable performances.