Washington Marijuana Legalization Measure Polling Strong
A new poll from SurveyUSA shows 58% of respondents said they support I-502, the ballot referendum for marijuana legalization in Washington state.
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Are States Leading Revolt on US Marijuana Laws?
In November, will voters in Washington, Oregon or Colorado decide to legalize recreational marijuana and potentially start a revolt against federal law?
Michigan: Four Cities To Decide On Marijuana Depenalization Ordinances
Voters in four Michigan cities will decide this November on municipal ordinances seeking to legalize or depenalize local marijuana offenses.
StoptheDrugWar.org Teleconference on the Marijuana Legalization Initiatives
StoptheDrugWar.org is hosting a teleconference on the initiative campaigns in Colorado, Oregon and Washington State for marijuana legalization on Sep 27.
Former DEA Heads Urge Holder to Oppose Marijuana Legalization Measures
Nine former US DEA heads urged Attorney General Eric Holder to oppose the November marijuana legalization measures in Colorado, Washington state and Oregon.
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections I: The Initiatives
When it comes to drug policy and the 2012 elections, there is plenty on the table. This week, we'll provide an overview all the drug-related campaigns.
Colorado’s Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 64, Still Leading In Polls
Public Policy Polling shows support holding strong for Amendment 64, a ballot measure that aims legalize the personal use of marijuana from a recent poll.
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Pot Legalization I-502 Debate in Seattle Thur Night Sept 6
The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County is hosting an I-502 debate on marijuana legalization at 7 p.m. Thur, Sept 6 at Seattle’s Town Hall.
'Women For Measure 80' Holding OCTA Fundraiser Sat Sept 29
Women for Measure 80, a group that is working to restore industrial hemp & end cannabis prohibition in Oregon is hosting a fundraiser this Sat, Sept 29.
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Marijuana Community Divide on Amendment 64 Deep, Wide, Often Nasty
Colorado's Amendment 64 has pitted advocates against advocates, frequently in online combat.
Montana's First Medical Marijuana Caregiver Dies in Prison
Richard Flor, 68, the first person to register as a caregiver under Montana's now gutted medical marijuana program has died in federal prison.
100+ Professors Agree, It’s Time to Legalize Marijuana
Over 100 members of the Colorado academic community and throughout the nation signed the following letter endorsing Amendment 64 to legalize marijuana.
Financial Impact Statement for Oregon Cannabis Legalization
Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown released the Financial Impact Statement detailing potential monetary outcomes of the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act 2012
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative Polling Very Well
A new PPP survey shows the MA medical marijuana initiative Question 3 has the support of 58% of likely voters vs. only 27% say they plan to vote against it.
Pot Legalization Campaigns in Two States Raise $3 Million
Backers of pot legalization in Washington and Colorado have culmatively raised $3 million dollars in campaigns, surpassing their opposers.
NAACP Regional Chapters Endorse CO, OR, WA Marijuana Initiatives
All three marijuana legalization initiatives on state ballots this year have won the endorsement of NAACP regional organizations this week.
Infographic: Another Reminder That Marijuana is Safe
Marijuana is Safe. It is far safer than any other drug, and even safer than many of the products we come into contact with on a regular basis.
Will I-502 Become a Pyrrhic Victory?
I-502 is hardly perfect. The initiative is contentious, but it still is a victory toward cannabis normalization.