Letter from the publisher
     Beth's got something on her mind and the DEA's to blame!

Lieutenant Governor under investigation
     One of Washington State's highest ranking officials is accused of using public funds to oppose last year's drug medicalization initiative.

Washington Democrats endorse Initiative 692
     How a small group of dedicated activists raised the issue and got a Democratic endorsement.

House Resolution 372
     The United States House of Representatives could be voting on the anti-medical marijuana resolution any day.

The news in brief . . .
     Hemp and marijuana related news from around the globe.

The first "March to End Prohibition"
     Six monthly marches are planned for Seattle this Summer. A march organizer tells us how the first one went.

The Marijuana Check-Up
     Maybe you've seen the ads for this project. Maybe you've been wondering what it's about. Maybe you'd better read this.

Hemp Activist Times info
     Who's behind all this and where do I get a paper copy?