Tag: barney frank

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December 31, 2012
12/31/2012
Barney Frank: “We should press our advantage.”

Barney Frank: “We should press our advantage.”

I attended a progressive event with MPP’s Morgan Fox in D.C. last Tuesday, where Congressmen John Conyers (D-MI) and Barney Frank (D-MA) both spoke. Unsolicited — in...
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November 15, 2012
11/15/2012
Barney Frank and Ron Paul Urge White House to Respect Marijuana Laws in Colorado, Washington

Barney Frank and Ron Paul Urge White House to Respect Marijuana Laws in Colorado, Washington

Representatives Barney Frank, a Democrat from Massachusetts, and Republican Ron Paul of Texas, polar opposites on many issues, joined together Wednesday in asking the White House to refrain...
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November 12, 2012
11/12/2012
Congressional Medical Cannabis Champions Win Big in Reelection & Senate Bids

Congressional Medical Cannabis Champions Win Big in Reelection & Senate Bids

One of the least reported stories coming out of this year’s Election Day results was the strong showing that medical cannabis champions had in their reelection bids...
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October 10, 2012
10/10/2012
Rolling Stone: The 10 Best Politicians on Marijuana Reform

Rolling Stone: The 10 Best Politicians on Marijuana Reform

Kristen Gwynne from Rolling Stone considers the most marijuana-friendly politicians. From Barney Frank to Ron Paul, these elected leaders are challenging the government’s pointless war on marijuana.
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September 27, 2012
09/27/2012
CNN Video, Rep Barney Frank: Marijuana Law a ‘Great Hypocrisy’

CNN Video, Rep Barney Frank: Marijuana Law a ‘Great Hypocrisy’

Rep Barney Frank (D-MA) talks to CNN’s Erin Burnett on his support for marijuana reform in this 3 minute segment. He makes many great points from the racist...
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September 20, 2012
09/20/2012
Tens of Thousands Join MassCANN/NORML on Boston Common for 23rd Annual Freedom Rally

Tens of Thousands Join MassCANN/NORML on Boston Common for 23rd Annual Freedom Rally

This past weekend, tens of thousands of marijuana reform advocates joined MassCANN/NORML on the Boston Common for the 23rd Annual Boston Freedom Rally. This year’s event was...
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September 11, 2012
09/11/2012
Join MassCann/NORML this Saturday for the East Coast’s Largest Pro-Marijuana Rally

Join MassCann/NORML this Saturday for the East Coast’s Largest Pro-Marijuana Rally

This Saturday, MassCann/NORML will be hosting the 23rd annual Freedom Rally in Boston, MA. The rally will be held on the Boston Common on September 15, 2012 beginning at...
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August 13, 2012
08/13/2012
Barney Frank to Speak at Boston Marijuana Legalization Rally

Barney Frank to Speak at Boston Marijuana Legalization Rally

Congressman Barney Frank will head the list of speakers at the 22nd annual Boston Freedom Rally, Sept. 15, from noon to 6 p.m., on Boston Common.
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July 19, 2012
07/19/2012
Federal Medical Marijuana “Truth in Trials Act” Reintroduced

Federal Medical Marijuana “Truth in Trials Act” Reintroduced

08:25pm, (Issue #743) US Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA) Tuesday introduced House Resolution 6134, the Truth in Trials Act, which would allow defendants in federal criminal prosecutions the...
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