Events: A VOTER'S HANDBOOK

Judge James P. Gray, who has spoken and written for almost two decades on the failure of the drug war, has now put his name and brain behind California’s most recent marijuana regulation effort,
the ‘Regulate Marijuana Like Wine’ Initiative.

9/7/2011

The Daily Rose


Congressman Dana Rohrabacher Endorses

“Regulate Marijuana Like Wine” Initiative

Congressman Dana Rohrabacher was one of the featured speakers at the Newport Beach Vineyard & Winery to endorse the Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Initiative.

Retired Superior Court Judge Jim Gray was another featured speaker,
as was Retired LAPD Deputy Chief Stephen Downing, as the Judicial and Legislative branches of government threw their weight behind what Judge Gray calls “a historic initiative.”

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9/5/2011

Cannabis Research A-Z

Judge Gray Says Rrug Prohibition Harms Society

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Best Marijuana Argument Ever:

Given By Superior Court Judge James P. Gray

Retired Superior Court Judge James P. Gray testifies in favor of a marijuana legalization bill in the California Assembly on October 28, 2009. Judge Gray is a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, which any citizen can join for free at http://www.CopsSayLegalizeDrugs.com.

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Regulate Marijuana Like Wine

A 2012 CALIFORNIA VOTER INITIATIVE

Volunteer | Get Involved & You Will Make History!

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Announcing

The first fundraising event to support the effort to Regulate Marijuana Like Wine

September 1, 2011

Congressman Dana Rohrabacher has officially signed on to support the campaign.
He will be at the event joining fellow trailblazers Assemblyman Chris Norby, Judge Jim Gray
and Steve Downing all who will  be on hand to give remarks on
our efforts to Regulate Marijuana like Wine.

Below is the updated invitation,
please forward it to anyone that you think might be interested in attending.

Event Registration for VIP Nite @ Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery - VIP TICKETS FOR EVENT

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Distinguished  Legal Leader Award Recipients 2009 JUDGE JAMES GRAY Hon. TONY RACKAUCKAS  OC District Attorney 2010 JUDGE SCOTT STEINER JUDGE LON HURWITZ JUDGE CHERI PHAM JUDGE A. MANSSOURIAN 2011 Hon. SHAWN NELSON, OC Supervisor  Hon. JOSEPH DUNN,  State Senator (Ret.) MICHAEL SCHROEDER, Esq.  Hon. TONY RACKAUCKAS   "Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act" Speaker Initiative's Chief Proponent & Author  Hon. James Gray Superior Court Judge (Ret.),  Author "Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed," "Wearing the Robe" and  "A Voters Handbook- Effective Solutions to America's Problems"    Judge Gray is an accomplished jurist (see bio below) and past recipient of the Legal Leaders Award.  For years (and years and years) he was the lone voice in support of sensible drug reform. We are honored to have him discuss the new ballot initiative he is championing.  You can RSVP below or simply attend.  When:     12:00-1:30                Wednesday, August 24, 2011                Lunch served promptly Where:    South Coast Winery Restaurant (3608 Bristol, Santa Ana)                Corner of Bristol & MacArthur RSVP:    Online or [email protected] Keith E. Rodenhuis President, Whittier Law School Alumni Assoc. Orange County Chapter Judge James P. Gray   Judge Gray has championed many causes, however, none has been more bold than his work to combat the illegal drug problem in America . Gray continues to mobilize civic leaders, government officials, corporations, non-profit organizations, the media, and the public around the country to join him in exploring alternate solutions to reduce this chronic problem. (Full Bio) New Ballot Measure: Regulate, Tax Pot Like Booze, OC Register 7/25/11   "Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act of 2012" text and Initiative website     YouTube: Judge Gray battling host Bill O'Reilly on "The Factor" - War on Drugs   Judge Works to Legalize Marijuana, OC Register 4/15/11

May 14, 2011
Saturday, 11:00- 1:00pm

Book Signing with Judge Gray

Martha's Bookstore
308 1/2 Marine Avenue
Balboa Island, CA, 92662
949-673-7185

Come meet Judge Gray in person and get your copy signed

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April 8th - 10, 2011

Libertarian Party of California

Convention 2011

Eight speakers have committed so far. We’ll update this list if there are additions or changes, so please give your e-mail address when you register so that we can keep you informed.

In the meantime, consider this list of inspirational and educational presenters and topics.

• Steven Greenhut, author, journalist, Director of the Pacific Research Institute’s Journalism Center, and among the best-known Libertarian activists in California, along with candidate and nationally-known activist Steve Kubby will present incisive observations about why the Libertarian Party of California must focus on local issues and support candidates for local offices.
  
  
• Judge Jim Gray (ret.), Southern California’s popular Libertarian speaker and columnist, will address successful political strategy and tactics based on his book, A Voter’s Handbook.
  
  
• Steve Kubby, well-known national and local candidate and activist, will present his observations for advancing liberty after the defeat of California’s Proposition 19, the marijuana legalization proposition.
  
  
• Richard Winger, nationally respected ballot access authority and publisher of Ballot Access News, will offer his keen insights into what our Party needs to do to succeed under the restrictive Top-two balloting system that Proposition 14 established in California.
  
  
• John Stagliano, long-time libertarian activist and amazingly colorful entertainment entrepreneur, will tell us about his recent First Amendment triumph in his court trial against seven counts of obscenity.
  
  
• Tad Lumpkin and Harold Uhl, up-and-coming libertarian activists in the realm of digital entertainment, will present their fast-paced, laugh-filled, and deadly serious expose of the Federal Reserve, The American Dream .
  
  
• Carlos Rodriguez, a Cuban refugee and immigration lawyer in California’s San Fernando Valley, will share his insights into mobilizing our state’s (and the nation’s) growing Latino Libertarian community, and introduce us to the national organization Libertariaos in America .

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1/27/2011

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12/3/2010

Judge Jim Gray will be a speaker at

Freedom Summit Phoenix

The Freedom Summit will be held from Friday, December 3rd thru Sunday, December 5th, 2010
at the Crescent Hotel in Phoenix, AZ

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11/11/2010
Judge Gray will present a pro position in a debate with Michael Rosen of ADL on

The Arizona immigration law
at
Chapman Law School

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9/28-9/30/2010
Judge Gray will be a presenter at

“Rule of Law Reform and the Drug Trade:
Challenges and Implications in Mexico and the U.S.”

a conference that is being co-sponsored by Higher Education for Development, USAID,
Emory University’s School of Law, Universidad Panamericana and Emory University’s Institute for Developing Nations. The conference will bring together a broad network of legal professionals, policymakers and academics to raise awareness about challenges facing legal reforms in Mexico and the broader region, and to develop strategies for supporting legal reforms through legal education.

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9/15/10

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9/13/2010
C-SPAN- BOOKTV

Watch Judge Gray's presentation at his recent booksigning event in Newport Beach CA.

9/11/2010
Judge Gray will present Yes on 19

Prop 19 Forum

1:30pm
Irvine United Congregational Church
4915 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA
The event is open to the public

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9/1/2010
Judge Gray will present

Democracy for America

7:00 pm
Strauss Brewery
Mertopoint, Costa Mesa
The event is open to the public

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8/28/2010

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8/20/2010 7:04pm

Jim Gray radio interview with Chris Reed KOGO

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8/13/2010 C-SPANU.S. Drug Policy Recently retired Orange County Superior Court Judge James Gray talked about what he believes is the failure of current drug prohibition policies.

8/13/2010 Judge gray will  speak at the Koch Summer Fellow Program at George Mason University Institute for Humane Studies.

8/10/2010


Book signing event

B&N
Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
7:30p.m.

The event was filmed by CSPAN

7/8/ - 7/11/2010 Judge Gray will be speaking on education at Freedom Fest 2010 in Las Vegas

6/17/2010 10 a.m.-12 p.m

AirTalk WITH LARRY MANTLE:

LEGALIZING POT? CALIFORNIA VOTERS CHOOSE

Supporters say it's safer than alcohol or tobacco and improves quality of life. Detractors call it a gateway drug rife with health risks. This November, California voters will get to decide if marijuana should be legalized for recreational use in California. Would marijuana tax revenues help balance the state budget? Would a legal trade in marijuana reduce the influence of cartels or blight neighborhoods with storefront pot shops? And could the ballot measure stand up to a federal challenge?

Hon. James P. Gray (ret.)

Judge Gray, a retired judge with over twenty nine years service on the bench, has been active in a number of community causes, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving. He is the author of Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It, A Judicial Indictment of the War on Drugs.

Hon. John Russo

John Russo won the voters' nod as Oakland's first elected City Attorney in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004. In has served as President of the League of California Cities spearheading initiatives regarding tax revenues and to amend California's Constitution to ensure public access to government records and decision-making.

Hon. Lee D. Baca

Sheriff Baca commands the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, the largest such department in the United States. He earned his doctorate in public administration from USC. He was first elected sheriff in 1998 and has been re-elected twice.

6/16/2010  Judge Gray will debate Sheriff Lee Baca of Los Angeles on the upcoming initiative to tax and regulate cannabis. The debate will be taped on Wed. 6/16/2010 with Larry Mantle at KPCC Pasadena and will air on 6/17/2010 on many NPR stations.

6/1/10 Stephen Frank's California Political News and Views book review of A Voter's Handbook:
"Judge Jim Gray is a hero to those who believe in freedom."

5/30/ 2010   Judge Gray was elected to the Libertarian Judiciary Committee at the National Libertarian Convention in St. Louis