Medical Marijuana Memory Blog

Alice O'Leary Randall co-founded the medical marijuana movement in 1976 with her late husband, Robert C. Randall. Nearly 50 years later, Alice's blog reflects on the past, present, and future of medical cannabis.

By Alice O'Leary Randall

· Launched 3 years ago

Medical Marijuana at 50

A documented history of the modern medical marijuana movement, from its origins in 1976 through the pivotal years that shaped federal policy.

Articles

1. Long Time Comin'

   • A personal response to the rescheduling of cannabis after 50 years
   • Apr 23 • Alice O'Leary Randall

2. Convergence: Medical Marijuana Comes to Washington, Part 2: THC Opens the Door

   • Medical Marijuana at 50, Episode 6, Part 2
   • Jun 20 • Alice O'Leary Randall

3. Convergence: Medical Marijuana Comes to Washington, Part 1: ACT

   • Medical Marijuana at 50, Episode 6, Part 1
   • Jun 13 • Alice O'Leary Randall

4. Remembering Robert Randall (1948-2001) and the Origins of the Medical Marijuana Movement

   • Twenty-five years after his death, the movement he helped create continues to grow.
   • Jun 1 • Alice O'Leary Randall

5. 1980: Redirection, Part 2 -- Compassion by Capsule: The Federal THC Solution

   • Medical Marijuana at 50, Episode 5, Part 2
   • May 23 • Alice O'Leary Randall

6. Federal Cannabis Policy: Same as it Ever Was

   • Alice Unfiltered #4: Will Federal Drug Policy Ever Get it Right?
   • May 17 • Alice O'Leary Randall

7. 1980: Redirection, Part 1 — The Strategy Revealed

   • Medical Marijuana at 50, Episode 5, Part 1
   • May 16 • Alice O'Leary Randall