December 6th, 2015 – Cannabis Now magazine: Paul Stanford: 40-Year Cannabis Activist Reflects on Legalization

This article really details Paul Stanford’s long history of activism.  The writer Angela Bacca really took the time to conduct the necessary research to write an article this in-depth and informative. Here is the link; http://cannabisnowmagazine.com/current-events/legal/paul-stanford-40-year-cannabis-activist-reflects-on-legalization Share on Facebook Share 0 Share on TwitterTweet

November 25th, 2015 – Newsweek: A Cannabis Crusader Brings the Fight for Legal Weed to America’s Heartland

A good article about an activist named Travis Maurer who has been working towards legalization for several years.  The article gives THCF a little credit by saying; “A t-shirt reading ‘Potland Oregon – Pot Town’ is hung up for sale at the Hempstalk festival in Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon on October 17. Read More …

October 18th, 2015 – OregonLive.com: Hempstalk boasts ‘better vibe,’ but still faces controversy in downtown Portland

A story from OregonLive.com that talks about all the controversy Hempstalk is facing at this years event.  You call it “controversy”, we call it our political activism.  Sometimes being an effective political activist is all about pushing the envelope. Read the full story here; http://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/10/hempstalk_2015.html Share on Facebook Share 0 Share on TwitterTweet Share on Read More …

October 17th, 2015 – Salem-News.com: 2015 Hempstalk Harvest Festival Kicks off Saturday at 10am

Another great article by Salem News and Bonnie King talking about the upcoming Hempstalk event.  It’s our 11th annual and we hope everyone can come out and join us.  This years Hempstalk is especially significant because we now have legal Marijuana in Oregon and as of October 1st adults 21 and over can buy marijuana Read More …

October 10th, 2015 – TheWeedBlog.com: See Portland NORML At This Weekend’s Oregon Hemp Convention

An article about the upcoming Oregon Hemp Convention where Paul Stanford will be a speaker. Please join us at the upcoming Oregon Hemp Convention.  Come out and show your support. Here’s the full article; http://www.theweedblog.com/see-portland-norml-at-this-weekends-oregon-hemp-convention/ Share on Facebook Share 0 Share on TwitterTweet Share on LinkedIn Share 0 Share on Google Plus Share 0 Share Read More …

October 8th, 2015 – MarijuanaPolitics.com: Will Napster Co-founder Lead California’s Legalization Effort?

This is a really great article written by Anthony Johnson talking about California’s effort to legalize marijuana and if Sean Parker, the founder of Napster will be playing a pivotal role.  Anthony gives Paul Stanford a major shout out; “Paul Stanford did the Measure 91 campaign and the entire Oregon cannabis community a great service Read More …

September 21st, 2015 – Salem-News.com: Hempstalk Harvest Festival Set For October 17-18th in Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Well we’re all very excited about this years Hempstalk.  It took alot to navigate through the permit process, but we got everything in order and we’re looking forward to a great event.  We hope to see you all there at the 11th annual Hempstalk. Here is a link to the story; http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september212015/oregon-hempstalk-2015-mb.php Share on Facebook Read More …

September 10th, 2015 – (Video): KATU News: Paul Stanford Discusses Legalization and Regulation of Marijuana

This is actually a really good story (video) from KATU News.  They even say; “we talk with a Portland man who has probably done more than anyone to get medical marijuana into the hands of Oregonians and tens of thousands of people across the country; Paul Stanford” Here is a link to the video; www.dailymotion.com/video/x35xbn5_paul-stanford-discusses-legalization-and-regulation-of-marijuana-katu-2_news Read More …

September 3rd, 2015 – KOIN News: Hempstalk approved but smoke still hangs in the air

Well you’ve got to love this title (not!). It is a pretty good articleThe event will be held October 17 and 18, despite claims from the parks department about drug sales and use at last year’s event. The parks department claimed event organizers knew about the illegal activities and didn’t stop them. “The city officials Read More …