April 5th, 2016 – Cannabis Radio: Learn from the real deal: The THC Foundation

Today on Hempresent Vivian McPeak is joined by Paul Stanford, Founder of the THC Foundation. Paul Stanford directs a nonprofit organization comprising THCF Medical Clinics/Presto Quality Care, THCF Medical Gardens, the weekly TV show Cannabis Common Sense, online magazine Hemp News, and the online THCF Museum, featuring images of antique medical cannabis receptacles. The doctors and staff at Read More …

March 29th, 2016 – CounterPunch Magazine: Hemp, Cannabis and Marijuana: What’s the Difference?

This is an article that Paul Stanford wrote about the difference between Hemp, Cannabis and Marijuana.  It is easy to get confused about the many subtle, and not so subtle differences between this amazing plant and its uses.  This article lends itself to clearing up some common misconceptions. http://www.counterpunch.org/2016/03/29/hemp-cannabis-and-marijuana-whats-the-difference/  

March 13th, 2016 – Cannabis Radio: Hempresent Interview with Paul Stanford by Vivian McPeak

Today on Hempresent Vivian McPeak is joined by Paul Stanford, Founder of the THC Foundation. Paul Stanford directs a nonprofit organization comprising THCF Medical Clinics/Presto Quality Care, THCF Medical Gardens, the weekly TV show Cannabis Common Sense, online magazine Hemp News, and the online THCF Museum, featuring images of antique medical cannabis receptacles. Click here to listen to Read More …

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

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

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 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 …