Just back from the Seattle Hempfest, Jodie has pictures and video to share (see more at http://www.CannabisCulture.com) along with two gifts: a beautiful Mr. Kiefbox stash box with the Chronic Art roach paper mosaic portrait of Marc and Jodie, and a hooked rug of the "FREE MARC" logo from Bunny at the Vancouver Dispensary.

POT TV - US Congressman Dennis Kucinich speaking on the main stage at the 20th Anniversary celebration of Seattle Hempfest on August 20, 2011 See photos of Seattle Hempfest 2011 on Cannabis Culture http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2011/08/24/Seattle-Hempfest-2011-Photos

POT TV - Hempfest founder Gary Cooke and Princess of Pot Jodie Emery light up the Seely Stage at 4:20 during the 20th Anniversary of Seattle Hempfest, before a a giant cloud rises above the crowd. See photos of Seattle Hempfest 2011 at Cannabis Cullture http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2011/08/24/Seattle-Hempfest-2011-Photos

Princess of Pot Jodie Emery gives an amazing speech about her imprisoned husband Marc Emery and the destruction caused by the drug war at the Seattle Hempfest main stage on Saturday, August 20, 2011.

NDP Leader Jack Layton lost his battle with cancer today and will be sorely missed by everyone at Cannabis Culture. Jack was a tireless fighter for progressive causes and a hero to many in the marijuana community. Rest in peace Jack! From the YouTube video: When the New Democratic Party wanted the cannabis culture's vote in 2003, the party leader, Jack Layton went to Marc Emery's home and endorsed the cannabis community. "Our view is there should be rules around marijuana use, personal use, age, driving, trafficking, mass production and marketing," he said.

Jodie shares new pictures of Marc in prison, and some bad news about the prison adding a third bunk to every cell. The Seattle Hempfest kicks off Friday and ends on Sunday; meet Jodie and CC editor Jeremiah Vandermeer August 19-21 at the world's biggest cannabis event. Check it out at http://www.hempfest.org "We've got everything you need, except the weed"! Visit http://www.CannabisCulture.com/store and show your support for Marc Emery's Cannabis Culture Headquarters. http://www.Facebook.com/PrinceOfPot http://www.Facebook.com/JodieEmery http://www.Facebook.com/MarcEmery

CTV News reports on the latest Health Canada medical marijuana hearings in Ontario.

From YouTube: http://www.mpp.org/ MPP Video: Rock and roll legend Grace Slick talks about why we need to focus a little more on marijuana and a little less on alcohol. The 420 Collection is a special exhibit featuring art by Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship's Grace Slick, a supporter of efforts to end marijuana prohibition and ensure safe and legal access to medical cannabis. Grace has created a series of paintings and limited edition prints especially for this exhibit. A portion of each sale will benefit the Marijuana Policy Project.

A subcommittee hearing in the Indiana state house Thursday considered a plan to legalize marijuana in Indiana. Check out the guy who says marijuana is "highly addictive" - what a maroon :)

Quick news clip from Kiro 7 about Seattle's mayor signing a new law making medical marijuana law dispensaries legal.