Michigan: Grand Rapids Voters Will Decide on $25 Fine-Only Offense for Pot Possession
Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan will decide this November on a municipal measure to depenalize marijuana possession offenses to a non-criminal fine-only.
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WSJ: Should Obama Support Amendment 64
Should President Obama Support Amendment 64 in Colorado? The Wall Street Journal analyzes the latest PPP poll results and provides an audio analysis.
Video: Seattle Hempfest 2012 - The Great I-502 Debate
Here's the video & highlights from Seattle Hempfest 2012's The Great I-502 Debate which would legalize recreational marijuana in Washington State this Nov.
Medical Marijuana Should Make Arkansas Ballot
An Arkansas initiative to legalize medical marijuana appears likely to qualify for the Nov ballot after an additional 74,000 signatures were handed in.
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Safe Access Alliance Dissolves, Day After Disastrous Press Conference
The anti Initiative 502 group, Safe Access Alliance dissolved yesterday just 1 day after firing spokesperson Philip Dawdy for a disastrous press conference.
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Spokesman For Medical Marijuana Group Against I-502 Fired
Philip Dawdy, a well known spokesperson for Safe Access Alliance was fired during a press conference with "minor theatrics."
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Measure 80 Cites Bible For Marijuana Legalization
Oregon’s proposed Measure 80 for recreational marijuana legalization quotes Genesis and our rights to “herb bearing seed” to make its case.
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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Another Step Closer to the Ballot
Arkansas medical marijuana activists turned in 74,406 signatures on Monday afternoon to the Arkansas Secretary of State's office.
Judge Jim Gray Slams Obama For Demanding Shutdown Of Medical Marijuana Centers
During visit to Colorado, Libertarian Party VP Nominee Jim Gray criticizes President Obama for interfering in state’s Mmdical marijuana laws.
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I-502 Campaign Tackles Marijuana Legalization Movement's Gender Divide
The backers of Washington state's I-502 are targeting their ads towards women, who have historically trailed men on supporting legalization. Why is that?
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.08.08)
The end of dispensaries in LA looms, more federal threat letters in Colorado, and a medical marijuana initiative in North Dakota!? Plus more.
North Dakota Medical Marijuana Petitions Handed In
North Dakota could be voting on medical marijuana in November.
Marijuana Legalization Proponents in Washington Unveil First TV Ad
The campaign behind I-502, a ballot measure for marijuana legalization in Washington State this fall, unveiled their first TV advertisement.
Weedists, We’re Still Being Called Bitches (at the Polls)
Political pundits still say Gary Johnson ruined his chances at the 2012 polls for being a vocal advocate for marijuana reform. It's time
Springfield (MO) Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative Certified
An effort to decriminalize pot possession in the southwest Missouri city of Springfield passed a key hurdle Thursday.
Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect Landlords of Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and seven co-sponsors introduce HR 6335 to stop the seizure of property from medical marijuana landlords.
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Asking NORML's Paul Kuhn: Is it finally time to legalize marijuana?
The Washington Times interviews NORML's Paul Kuhn to discuss prohibition, misinformation that still exists and the recent surge in voter support.
Cannabis Prohibition Now Seventy-Five Years Old
Infamously, America’s federally created Cannabis Prohibition marks its seventy-fifth anniversary this August 2, 2012.