The Amendment 64 campaign has released a new radio ad in which Melissa discusses her support for Amendment 64. In the ad, she explains how the benefits of marijuana she experienced during her battle with breast cancer have led her to believe adults should not be punished for the responsible use of marijuana, and that it should be regulated similarly to alcohol. (Oct 16, 2012)

“I find that I’ve chosen for the last twenty-five years to speak honestly when I’m asked, to just speak truthfully and say, ‘Yes, I’m gay. Yes, I’ve had cancer. Yes, this is what it was like. Yes, I smoke medicinal marijuana.’ Whatever it is that I’m known to be an activist for, I answer truthfully whether it’s about the environment or whatever.” - Melissa. Read the interview.

The rocker spills her secrets to Us Magazine.

1. I am generally gluten, dairy & sugar free but I won’t say no to a chocolate chip cookie.
2. There’s a legend in my family that we’re descended from the outlaw Jesse James.
3. I am very good at thumb wrestling.
4. I’ve only drank one beer in my entire life.