LA Medical Cannabis Advocates Submit 70,000 Initiative Signatures
A coalition of LA medical cannabis patients, providers, & organized labor submitted 70k signatures on Fri to qualify a voter initiative for the May ballot.
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First Non-Violent Drug Offender Released Under CA Prop 36
It didn't take long. Voters in California last month approved Prop 36, which amends CA's draconian Three Strikes law to require that a third strike...
Massachusetts Becomes the 18th Medical Marijuana State; Now Comes the Difficult Work of Implementation
Earlier this month, an overwhelming 63% of Massachusetts voters approved Ballot Question 3 and became the 18th state to pass a medical marijuana law...
Chronicle DVD Review: Code of the West
In Code of the West, Emmy nominated filmmaker Rebecca Richman Cohen brilliantly tells the story of Montana's late medical marijuana wars. Now the film...
Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed in Montana
They're back. Although a late effort to get on the ballot this year fell short, Montana marijuana activists are determined to get on the ballot in 2014...
RI and ME Lawmakers to Announce Recreational Marijuana Initiatives Tomorrow; VT and MA to Follow
State legislators from Rhode Island and Maine via a teleconference call, will announce that they are introducing initiatives to tax and regulate marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Stock Prices Soar Following Legalization Votes
The Medical Marijuana Business Daily reports that several publicly traded companies serving the medical cannabis industry have soared in the stock market.
Jon Stewart to Media: Grow Up On Cannabis Reform, It Matters
In this Daily Show clip, Jon Stewart calls out the media for their dismissive and condescending 'jokes' on the people's will to legalize cannabis in...
I-502 Fact Sheets from WA State and ACLU of WA
The Washington State Liquor Control Board and the ACLU of Washington have both issued facts sheets on the implementation of I-502...
Colorado and Washington Legalized Marijuana Tuesday, What Happens Now?
The states of Colorado and Washington sent a clear message to the federal government that they no longer wish to enforce the futile prohibition on marijuana
Weedist Women: Diane Fornbacher
Diane Fornbacher has been a cannabis activist for over fifteen years. Her unique combination of warrior spirit, passion and kindness make her a hero to...
Local Depenalization Measures Win Big On Election Day
In addition to the historic Election Day votes in CO and WA, voters in several cities in MA and MI also decided in favor of ending marijuana prohibition...
More Drug-Related Election Results, Good and Bad
Here's the rundown on other drug policy-related issues that were on the ballot Tuesday. The results were definitely a mixed bag...
Sensible Washington Response to I-502 Victory
Sensible Washington, which opposed I-502 due to concerns over the initiative's DUI provision, has issued a gracious response to the victory...
Arkansas Voters Reject Issue 5 On Medical Marijuana
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act, or Issue 5 on yesterday's ballot has been rejected by voters....
Colorado, Washington Legalize Marijuana!
Colorado and Washington state voters made history Tuesday night, passing a constitutional amendment to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana...
Marijuana Wins
In case you didn't hear, there was an election earlier tonight and the winner is... marijuana.
If You Care About Medical Marijuana Patients (Among Others), Support I-502
StoptheDrugWar.org endorses I-502, a major step forward for the legalization movement, and a necessary step to help secure the rights of many patients...