Veterans Action Council
@vetsactioncouncil.bsky.social
Conceptually different, volunteers, equals. VAC advocates for veterans' cannabis access and a voice in ongoing policy discussions, focusing on realistic, incremental progress across state, federal, and international levels
www.VeteransActionCouncil.com
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#62 Wade Laughter, U.S. Navy (North Carolina) A patient advocate and cultivator from Nevada County, CA, Laughter championed CBD-rich genetics through his House of Harlequin collective. His work preserving Harlequin and educating others about compassionate care made him a beloved figure among …
Honoring the Veterans Who Fought for Cannabis Freedom | High Times
From Jack Herer to Wanda James, veterans have shaped cannabis reform through courage, activism, and a legacy of service beyond the battlefield.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
#62 Wade Laughter, U.S. Navy (North Carolina) A patient advocate and cultivator from Nevada County, CA, Laughter championed CBD-rich genetics through his House of Harlequin collective. His work preserving Harlequin and educating others about compassionate care made him a beloved figure among …
On days when veterans reported being high from cannabis for longer periods, they tended to report fewer PTSD symptoms and lower levels of negative affect.
Cannabis use linked to short-term relief of PTSD symptoms in veterans
A new study suggests cannabis use may offer same-day reductions in PTSD symptoms and negative affect among veterans. However, the effects appear short-lived, raising questions about long-term reliance...
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September 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
On days when veterans reported being high from cannabis for longer periods, they tended to report fewer PTSD symptoms and lower levels of negative affect.
Paulo Thiessen (Brazil), Michael Krawitz (USA), Farid Ghehioueche (France) & Etienne Fontan (USA) outside the steps of the UN in Vienna, Austria, protesting for cannabis before the media.
September 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Paulo Thiessen (Brazil), Michael Krawitz (USA), Farid Ghehioueche (France) & Etienne Fontan (USA) outside the steps of the UN in Vienna, Austria, protesting for cannabis before the media.
Veterans Action Council member Michael Krawitz in High Times talking about this year, the Centenary of Cannabis Prohibition
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A Century Underground: 100 Years of Cannabis Prohibition | High Times
The year 2025 marks a somber milestone: the centenary of international cannabis prohibition. What began in Geneva in 1925, when global powers agreed to
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September 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Veterans Action Council member Michael Krawitz in High Times talking about this year, the Centenary of Cannabis Prohibition
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“This is not a moment for celebration,” says longtime activist and Berkeley Patients Group co-founder Etienne Fontan. “It’s a moment to reflect on the generations harmed, the science suppressed, and the patients denied access to a plant that’s been with humanity since the beginning.”
A Century Underground: 100 Years of Cannabis Prohibition | High Times
The year 2025 marks a somber milestone: the centenary of international cannabis prohibition. What began in Geneva in 1925, when global powers agreed to
hightimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
“This is not a moment for celebration,” says longtime activist and Berkeley Patients Group co-founder Etienne Fontan. “It’s a moment to reflect on the generations harmed, the science suppressed, and the patients denied access to a plant that’s been with humanity since the beginning.”
We’re hosting Mike Lomuto this Friday!
August 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We’re hosting Mike Lomuto this Friday!
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Please sign and share far and wide:
Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Cannabis
Contact your lawmakers!
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August 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Please sign and share far and wide:
VAC Member Etienne Fontan points to himself in a photo on display at the 2nd annual California State Fair. Etienne played a pivotal role in #cannabis legalization in #California as one of the founding fathers of Prop 215, which was a California law that legalized the use of medical cannabis in 1996.
July 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
VAC Member Etienne Fontan points to himself in a photo on display at the 2nd annual California State Fair. Etienne played a pivotal role in #cannabis legalization in #California as one of the founding fathers of Prop 215, which was a California law that legalized the use of medical cannabis in 1996.
Veterans Need YOUR Help, Please Sign and Share
Let VA Doctors Recommend Medical Cannabis
Tell Congress to ensure veterans can access medical cannabis in military spending legislation.
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June 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Veterans Need YOUR Help, Please Sign and Share
Working hard at lobby day with @matthaneysf.bsky.social on AB 564. We don't want higher taxes on cannabis. Not only does it harm the patients when they can't afford their #medicine, but the #taxes on cannabis that were meant to provide for children's programs are reduced. Don’t raise the tax.
April 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Working hard at lobby day with @matthaneysf.bsky.social on AB 564. We don't want higher taxes on cannabis. Not only does it harm the patients when they can't afford their #medicine, but the #taxes on cannabis that were meant to provide for children's programs are reduced. Don’t raise the tax.
