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October 9, 2012
10/09/2012
Richard Lee’s Mom Wows ‘Em at NORML

Richard Lee’s Mom Wows ‘Em at NORML

12:55pm With a few more appearances like the one she put in at the 41st National NORML Conference this past weekend in Los Angeles, silver-haired Texas Republican Ann...
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October 8, 2012
10/08/2012
Prominent GOP in Washington State and Colorado Support Legalizing Marijuana

Prominent GOP in Washington State and Colorado Support Legalizing Marijuana

RedOrbit profiles two prominent GOP politicians, US Senate candidate Michael Baumgartner and former Representative Tom Tancredo, who support marijuana legalization ballot measures I-502 and Amendment 64 respectively.  
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September 25, 2012
09/25/2012
Marijuana Decriminalization Gets Conservative Support in Indiana

Marijuana Decriminalization Gets Conservative Support in Indiana

Marijuana reform is a hot topic of conversation in state legislatures around the country, and not just in traditionally liberal states like California and Rhode Island. In...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race

Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race

11:27pm As the 2012 election campaign enters its final weeks, all eyes are turning to the top of the ticket. While, according to the latest polls and electoral college...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012

Washington Marijuana Legalization Measure Polling Strong

03:41pm A solid majority of Washington voters approve of Initiative 502, the marijuana legalization measure sponsored by New Approach Washington, according to a SurveyUSA poll released...
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September 10, 2012
09/10/2012
VP Candidate Paul Ryan On Medical Marijuana: “I Support States’ Rights”

VP Candidate Paul Ryan On Medical Marijuana: “I Support States’ Rights”

In a clear departure from his more socially conservative top-of-the-ticket running mate Mitt Romney, vice presidential candidate Congressman Paul Ryan, in an interview this afternoon on KRDO in Colorado...
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September 10, 2012
09/10/2012
The 2012 Democratic National Platform on Drugs

The 2012 Democratic National Platform on Drugs

04:58pm The Democrats are on their way home from the national convention in Charlotte, and now is a good time to examine their official stand on...
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September 7, 2012
09/07/2012
At the DNC Convention: Prohibition? What’s Prohibition?

At the DNC Convention: Prohibition? What’s Prohibition?

Its a good thing no one in the media is asking anyone at the DNC Convention any questions about marijuana prohibition, this way they don’t have to...
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September 4, 2012
09/04/2012
CO Marijuana Legalization Ad To Air During Democratic National Convention

CO Marijuana Legalization Ad To Air During Democratic National Convention

A new television ad in support of Colorado’s Amendment 64, which seeks recreational marijuana legalization for adults, will air during the Democratic National Convention on both CNN...
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September 3, 2012
09/03/2012
The GOP Platform on Crime and Drugs

The GOP Platform on Crime and Drugs

05:12pm With Republican delegates now heading home after their national convention in Tampa, this is as good a time as any to examine their official position...
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August 29, 2012
08/29/2012
Politicians Ignore Failed ‘War on Drugs’ at Their (and Our) Peril

Politicians Ignore Failed ‘War on Drugs’ at Their (and Our) Peril

The Huff Post challenges Democrats and Republicans to show the moral courage to support the people’s desire to end the one trillion dollar failed war on drugs...
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August 24, 2012
08/24/2012
Do You Agree with Senator Rand Paul That Hemp = Jobs?

Do You Agree with Senator Rand Paul That Hemp = Jobs?

Nick Gillespie at Reason calls Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) a “a socially conservative Christian who wants to end the federal drug war, bring the troops home, and seriously cut...
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August 13, 2012
08/13/2012
Paul Ryan is Romney’s VP, a Perfect Partner in Prohibition

Paul Ryan is Romney’s VP, a Perfect Partner in Prohibition

On Saturday, GOP POTUS candidate Mitt Romney selected Paul Ryan as his Vice Presidential running mate. Weedists are painfully aware of Mitt Romney’s views on cannabis, but...
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August 10, 2012
08/10/2012
Can Romney Win Marijuana Vote With Ron Paul as VP?

Can Romney Win Marijuana Vote With Ron Paul as VP?

Examiner ponders if Mitt Romney selected Ron Paul as Vice President, could he secure the 50%+ of American voters who support marijuana law reform in some form and win the Presidency...
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August 6, 2012
08/06/2012
Governor Chris Christie Still Stonewalling On Medical Pot

Governor Chris Christie Still Stonewalling On Medical Pot

A NJ.com blogger states “Governor Chris Christie recently proclaimed that the “war on drugs” isn’t working. Yet he continues to wage his own personal and costly battle on...
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July 24, 2012
07/24/2012
Want to Put a Piranha in the Political Fish Tank? Allow Gary Johnson in the Presidential Debates

Want to Put a Piranha in the Political Fish Tank? Allow Gary Johnson in the Presidential Debates

The Washington Times believes Gary Johnson’s “penchant for snappy redirects and crowd-winning zingers would be the kind of fan service that scratches the itch for spontaneous, unscripted...
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July 20, 2012
07/20/2012
Will Chris Christie’s War on Drugs Stance Begin to Change GOP?

Will Chris Christie’s War on Drugs Stance Begin to Change GOP?

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s recent acknowledgement that the war on drugs has been a failure was a monumental statement within the GOP, although I personally wish he took it...
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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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July 18, 2012
07/18/2012
Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduce Bill To Give Some Protection Against Federal Medical Marijuana Charges

Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduce Bill To Give Some Protection Against Federal Medical Marijuana Charges

Yesterday the Truth in Trials Act, H.R. 6134, was introduced by Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.), and 15 other House Democrats such as Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), and three...
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July 16, 2012
07/16/2012
Marijuana billboard for Amendment 64 Touts Pat Robertson Endorsement

Marijuana billboard for Amendment 64 Touts Pat Robertson Endorsement

Denver Westword reports on the new billboard placed in the GOP-heavy Grand Junction Colorado in support of Amendment 64 to legalize marijuana this November. Pat Robertson believes marijuana should...
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