Hello Civil Rights Activists of 2006 and Beyond,

Volunteers don't get the traditional holiday time off, as the December raids
have proven. There was even a dispensary raided on December 26th!
http://www.hempevolution.org/thc/dublin_green_raid.htm

On a brighter note, the Rhode Island legislature just passed their very own
medical marijuana law. It looks like a good one, and it includes a sensible
registry system.
http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5398

Support Groups:

Compassionate Coalition Meeting: January 4th:
The Sacramento/National Compassionate Coalition will meet on Wednesday, January
4th, at 7pm, at River City Patient Center, 1512 "C" El Camino at Van Ness, in
Sacramento, California. (916) 649-0114

Sonoma ASA Meeting: January 5th:
The Sonoma chapter of Americans for Safe Access to Medical Marijuana will meet
on Thursday, at 6:30pm, at Odd Fellows Hall, 16219 1st Street, in Guerneville,
California. 707-332-6556

Compassionate Action: January 6th:
San Franciscans for Safe & Equal Access are sponsoring a medial marijuana rally
on Friday, January 6th, from 1 to 6 pm, at City Hall, featuring DJ's Manny Rosa
and Pistol Pete, Fattie Eddie & His 420 Revue, and Cara Vida. In protest
against the recent Hope Net dispensary raid, patients are "asking the Mayor
(Gavin Newsom) to 'stand in the door with us.' " Mayor Newsom has been
conspicuously silent since the recent Federal invasion in The City. The
progressive leader is an outspoken supporter of medical marijuana rights. Hope
Net info:
http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5384&sid=8aa86a6f601da0c272f72a72ea898d70

MAPP Meetings: January 8th & 11th:
http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5391

S.F. ASA Meeting: January 10th:
The San Francisco chapter of Americans for Safe Access to Medical Marijuana will
meet on Tuesday, January 10th, at 7:30pm, at the California Marijuana Party
Headquarters, 223A 9th Street, in San Francisco, California.

GROUND ZERO: SAN DIEGO:
The San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access to Medical Marijuana is
scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 10th, at 7:00pm, at Twiggs Coffee House,
4590 Park Blvd, in San Diego, California.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors meets the same night.

The SD Board of Supes recently voted to sue the State of California in a dubious
attempt to overturn Proposition 215. The lawsuit has such a poor chance of
success that even the lawyer representing San Diego County does not believe that
they will prevail.

Days later, the federal DEA launched the largest-ever one-day attack on medical
marijuana dispensaries. Agents raided 13 cannabis collectives, all of them in
the San Diego area.

Solano Patient's Group Meeting: January 15th:
The Solano Patient's Group will meet on Sunday, January 15th, at Galen's place.
For information, contact Galen Lawton at: 415-573-8362.

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Court Support:

Thunder Rector: January 11th:
Thunder Rector will be in court on Wednesday, January 11th, at 12:30pm, in front
of Judge Wagner, at the Fresno Federal Courthouse, 1130 "O" street, in Fresno,
California. He is accused of "manufacturing a controlled substance with intent
to distribute." Thunder claims that he was supplying a San Francisco
dispensary.

Bryan Epis: January 17th:
Bryan Epis will be in court on Tuesday, January 17th, at 9:30am, in front of
Judge Damrell, at the Sacramento Federal Courthouse, 501 I street (I at 5th).
http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4666

Joe Fortt: January 17th:
Rev. Joe Fortt will be in court on Tuesday, January 17th, at the Fresno Federal
Courthouse, 1130 "O" street, in Fresno, California. Fortt was behind the first
dispensary in Bakersfield.

Compassionate Coalition is an all-volunteer non-profit educational organization.
We work tirelessly to achieve safe access to medical marijuana for all qualified
patients. Our work is entirely dependent on your contributions to continue.
Please make a donation today at:
http://www.compassionatecoalition.org/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=22&MMN_position=115:115

Thanks to all our continuing members. We could not do it without you. With
your support, we will continue to strengthen the medical marijuana community
throughout 2006-and beyond!

With Compassion,
Peter G. Keyes
Vice President
Compassionate Coalition
http://www.compassionatecoalition.org