Tag: OCTA

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November 5, 2012
11/05/2012
What About the Children?

What About the Children?

Unsurprisingly, the war on marijuana has been waged in the name of ‘the children.’  What message will we send the children if we change our policy on marijuana?  Why...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 19, 2012
09/19/2012
Oregon Marijuana Initiative Trailing Slightly in Poll

Oregon Marijuana Initiative Trailing Slightly in Poll

02:40pm The campaign behind an initiative that would legalize marijuana in Oregon has an uphill battle ahead, according to a new SurveyUSA poll. That poll has the...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Oregon’s Measure 80 Launches Online Shop

Oregon’s Measure 80 Launches Online Shop

The Measure 80 online store is now open for business. They have bumper stickers, t-shirts and posters available now. More items are being added every day, so...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 7, 2012
09/07/2012
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections I: The Initiatives

Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections I: The Initiatives

10:28am The Labor Day weekend has passed, summer is behind us, and the November elections are just two months away. When it comes to drug policy...
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September 5, 2012
09/05/2012
Hempstalk Weekend Events in Portland, Oregon

Hempstalk Weekend Events in Portland, Oregon

It’s a busy Hempstalk weekend here in Portland for cannabis consumers and activists!  Here are three events you don’t want to miss! To start the weekend early,...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 4, 2012
09/04/2012
‘Women For Measure 80’ Holding OCTA Fundraiser Sat Sept 29

‘Women For Measure 80’ Holding OCTA Fundraiser Sat Sept 29

Women for Measure 80, a group that is working to restore industrial hemp and end cannabis prohibition in Oregon is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, September 29, 2012...
By: Anna Diaz
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August 28, 2012
08/28/2012
Financial Impact Statement for Oregon Cannabis Legalization

Financial Impact Statement for Oregon Cannabis Legalization

On November 6th Oregonians will vote on the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act 2012 (OCTA), aka Measure 80, a proposal to regulate, tax, and manage marijuana for recreational use...
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August 27, 2012
08/27/2012
NAACP Regional Chapters Endorse CO, OR, WA Marijuana Initiatives

NAACP Regional Chapters Endorse CO, OR, WA Marijuana Initiatives

03:59pm All three marijuana legalization initiatives on state ballots this year have won the endorsement of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) regional...
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August 24, 2012
08/24/2012
Infographic: Another Reminder That Marijuana is Safe

Infographic: Another Reminder That Marijuana is Safe

This infographic, created with data compiled in 1994 by Dr. Jack E. Henningfield and Dr. Neal L. Burkowitz, is just one of the vast sea of examples that...
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July 24, 2012
07/24/2012
Marijuana Legalization Could Set Up State Versus Federal Showdown

Marijuana Legalization Could Set Up State Versus Federal Showdown

Governing.com ponders what kind of federal response and ultimate showdown we may see after the November elections if at least one of the three states (Colorado, Oregon...
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July 23, 2012
07/23/2012
Gary Johnson, Libertarian POTUS candidate, Endorses Oregon’s OCTA

Gary Johnson, Libertarian POTUS candidate, Endorses Oregon’s OCTA

Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson officially endorsed Measure 80 – The Oregon Cannabis Tax Act (aka OCTA) last Friday. Gary Johnson has also endorsed marijuana legalization measures in Colorado...
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July 16, 2012
07/16/2012
Video: NORML & Slightly Stoopid for Marijuana Legalization: Yes on I-502 and Amendment 64

Video: NORML & Slightly Stoopid for Marijuana Legalization: Yes on I-502 and Amendment 64

NORML and one of my favorite bands Slightly Stoopid have teamed up to raise awareness for the marijuana legalization initiatives going before voters this November in Washington State...
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July 14, 2012
07/14/2012
Oregon OCTA Marijuana Legalization Initiative Makes Ballot

Oregon OCTA Marijuana Legalization Initiative Makes Ballot

10:07pm The Oregon Cannabis Tax Act (OCTA) initiative has qualified for the November ballot, the Oregon Secretary of State Election Division’s official Twitter feed announced Friday evening. That means voters...
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