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History and Documentary of Jack Herer

Jack Herer (born 1939) is the author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes (several editions since c.1985), a book which has been used in efforts to decriminalize cannabis.

Official Jack Herer Website.
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Jack Herer at Hempstalk 2009

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History of Jack Herer

A former Goldwater Republican, Herer is now a pro-marijuana and hemp activist. He has written two books, the aforementioned The Emperor Wears No Clothes and Grass. There has also been a documentary made about his life called, The Emperor of Hemp. He believes that the hemp plant should be decriminalized because it has been shown to be a renewable source of fuel, food, and medicine, and can be grown in virtually any part of the world, and that the U.S. government deliberately hides the proof of this. He has devoted his life to the support of cannabis, hemp and marijuana.
Jack Herer also gave his name to a specific strain of cannabis.[1]
Herer ran for United States President twice, in 1988 (1,949 votes) and 1992 (3,875 votes) as the Grassroots Party candidate.
In July 2000, Herer suffered a minor heart attack and stroke, resulting in difficulties speaking and moving the right side of his body.[2] Herer mostly recovered, and claimed in May 2004 that treatment with the psychedelic mushroom amanita muscaria was the secret.[3]

Jack Herer Suffers A Heart Attack

The much beloved "Emperor of Hemp" Jack Herer collapsed backstage yesterday at Hempstalk 2009 in Portland after giving a speech..

Herer, the author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes, suffered a stroke and heart attack in 2000 at another Oregon event.

He has recovered over the years, though the 70-year-old activist speaks with a stutter and walks with a limp. Just minutes before his speech, Herer looked fit and said, "I'm getting better and better and better. I'm healthier than I've been..."

Latest news is that Jack is in a "medicaly induced coma for 48 hours" to minimize the chances of additional heart damage, and that his wife and son are with him

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Oregon: Global Cannabis March Unites Three Legalization Initiatives
On stage, Attorney Leland Berger said, "Jack [Herer] used to say at gatherings like this, 'Marijuana is not going to re-legalize itself, and if you're not registered to vote, then you're not going to be part of making the change.'" If Jack Herer would ...
Ask William Breathes, Westword marijuana critic, anything until 4:20 today
I've just stepped into the Westword basement and made it slightly more musty with some Jack Herer, so I am once again prepared for the no-doubt endless onslaught of inquiries. So, feel free to fire away with your questions about anything that is on ...
Medical marijuana dispensary re-review: Caregivers for Life in Cherry Creek
Also impressive was the chunky, fruity Skunk Berry and a delicious-smelling Jack Herer jar -- both cuts having won first place in various cannabis tournaments over the last few years, including the High Times cup, the Boulder Cup and the Mile High Cup.
Cannabis producer is spared jail
If you really want to look up the truth, all referenced, than definitely look up Jack Herer, my namesake. His whole book is available free online. You can look him up on wiki too. The truth is out there, it's just the tabloids aren't keen to tell you ...
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  • HempWarriors Feb 15, 2010 @ 1:55 am | delete
    You are not alone in this and we intend on spreading the truth.
    Wishing you a fast and safe recovery.

    HW
  • PaulStanford Sep 21, 2009 @ 12:15 pm | in reply to hippiebutter | delete
    Thanks!

    Best regards,
    Paul
  • hippiebutter Sep 21, 2009 @ 10:55 am | delete
    Sorry Paul
    You are on of our hero's in this crazy world. Squidoo is updating itself, I'm sorry you didn't get your name with the quote. We will add it ASAP. Thanks again for all your work to help sick people.[in reply to PaulStanford]
  • PaulStanford Sep 21, 2009 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Squidoo took this update from my Facebook page, quoting me exactly about Jack's condition via Mark Herer, down to a typo, and you do not attribute it to me as the author. This is a blatant ripoff. You should attribute the quote to me, the author, rather than pretend you wrote it.
  • ARON PIEMAN KAY Sep 19, 2009 @ 1:50 am | delete
    HEY JACK, I HOPE YOU HEAL!!! WE NEED YOU IN THE STRUIGGLE FOR THE HOLY GANJA!!!! ALSO SHONA TOVA TO YOU FROM A FELLOW JEWISH HIPPIE YIPPIE RAOS WARRIOR

    ARON PIEMAN KAY
    http://www.pieman.org
  • hippiebutter Sep 15, 2009 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    Get Well Soon Jack Herer
  • john f. adams Jul 5, 2009 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    congrats on your victory in oregon! hemp bill passes! (o.m.i. and the climbing alot of steps passing out the newspaper version of the emperor wears no clothes payed off!)-thanks jack ! (and fred and deborah and linsey and john s.)
  • JOHN F. ADAMS Jun 19, 2009 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK! MISS HANGING OUT WITH YOU. I HEARD THAT YOU BROKE A FEW RIBS... HOW ARE YOU DOING? WHEN WILL YOU BE OUT THIS WAY (IND.) ? THOUGHT OF COMING OUT THERE, BUT THAT'S ABOUT AS FAR AS I GOT.
  • Keebler420 Oct 23, 2008 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    Thank You Jack Herer for Saving the World. Even if the World doesn't know it yet.
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