Tag: ballot measures

(245 posts)
November 1, 2012
11/01/2012
Strange Bedfellows: Newspaper Endorsements on Marijuana Legalization

Strange Bedfellows: Newspaper Endorsements on Marijuana Legalization

The Seattle Times covers the strange bedfellows on Washington state’s marijuana legalization ballot measure, I-502. From GOP Senate candidate Michael Baumgartner and a host of newspapers’ support to...
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October 31, 2012
10/31/2012
Oregon Marijuana Measure Still Trails in Late Poll

Oregon Marijuana Measure Still Trails in Late Poll

04:57pm Measure 80, Oregon’s marijuana legalization initiative, continues to trail in the polls as the clock ticks ever closer to election day. According to a new poll...
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October 31, 2012
10/31/2012
Smoke the Vote: Final Week Election Update

Smoke the Vote: Final Week Election Update

With just one week left until the election, there have been some recent news to report on, including two new campaign ads and several new polls. WASHINGTON...
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October 31, 2012
10/31/2012
US News & World Report: ‘Should Marijuana Use Be Legalized?’

US News & World Report: ‘Should Marijuana Use Be Legalized?’

Next Tuesday, three voters in three states — Colorado, Oregon, and Washington — will be deciding on statewide ballot measures to legalize the adult possession, use, and...
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October 31, 2012
10/31/2012
Michigan Cities to Vote on Cannabis Depenalization Measures Next Week

Michigan Cities to Vote on Cannabis Depenalization Measures Next Week

Voters in Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Montana, Oregon, and Washington will not be the only ones deciding on marijuana policy on Election Day. Voters in four Michigan cities...
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October 30, 2012
10/30/2012
Colorado Amendment 64: Know the Lies, Part 5 – Gateway Theory

Colorado Amendment 64: Know the Lies, Part 5 – Gateway Theory

This Weedist series is dedicated to stopping the misinformation  being spread by the campaign to prevent Colorado voters from legalizing marijuana with Amendment...
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October 30, 2012
10/30/2012
It’s Time for Nevada to Legalize Marijuana

It’s Time for Nevada to Legalize Marijuana

More people are in favor of marijuana legalization, and like voters in Washington and Colorado may do this election, Nevada should end the prohibition. The Las Vegas Sun...
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October 29, 2012
10/29/2012
Medical Marijuana Collective Owner Grapples with How to Vote on I-502

Medical Marijuana Collective Owner Grapples with How to Vote on I-502

Washington State Initiative 502 is a moral quandary for many in the medical marijuana business. Dale Meltzer, co-owner of Serious Medicine Collective , in Olympia, WA has...
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October 29, 2012
10/29/2012
If Voters OK Hemp, Unclear if Farmers Would Grow It

If Voters OK Hemp, Unclear if Farmers Would Grow It

Farmers may not be in a rush to grow hemp if cannabis legalization passes in Washington, Oregon and Colorado. Farmers who say they have enough to worry about...
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October 29, 2012
10/29/2012
Women Needed to Legalize Pot

Women Needed to Legalize Pot

Colorado, and the multi-state effort to legalize marijuana in November needs you now more than ever.  In Colorado especially, polls are showing an encouraging growth in support...
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October 29, 2012
10/29/2012
Colorado Marijuana Measure Hits 53 Percent in New Poll

Colorado Marijuana Measure Hits 53 Percent in New Poll

03:53pm In a poll conducted between Tuesday and Thursday, Public Policy Polling has Colorado’s Amendment 64 marijuana legalization initiative winning, with 53% of respondents saying they would vote...
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October 26, 2012
10/26/2012
Latest Polling Shows an Uphill Battle for Arkansas’ Medical Marijuana Initiative, Issue 5

Latest Polling Shows an Uphill Battle for Arkansas’ Medical Marijuana Initiative, Issue 5

The latest polling data coming out of Arkansas shows a rough fight ahead for their ballot initiative to legalize the medical use of marijuana. A poll conducted Thursday,...
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October 26, 2012
10/26/2012
Medical Marijuana Advocates Launch New Election-Based Website: VoteMedicalMarijuana.org

Medical Marijuana Advocates Launch New Election-Based Website: VoteMedicalMarijuana.org

The medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) launched a new website today — VoteMedicalMarijuana.org — that provides patients and their supporters with the tools they need...
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October 25, 2012
10/25/2012
Initiative Watch (2012.10.24)

Initiative Watch (2012.10.24)

07:29pm We’re getting down to the final days, and the action around drug reform initiatives is hot and heavy. Let’s get to it: National On Sunday, the...
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October 25, 2012
10/25/2012
When Losing Means Winning: The Montana Medical Marijuana Initiative

When Losing Means Winning: The Montana Medical Marijuana Initiative

11:51pm Last year wasn’t a good year for medical marijuana in Montana. Between the federal raids in the spring of 2011 and the Republican-dominated legislature’s efforts...
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October 24, 2012
10/24/2012
Mainstream Media Cast Attention To Marijuana Legalization

Mainstream Media Cast Attention To Marijuana Legalization

The past few days affirm that the mainstream media is now starting to cast serious light and attention on both the numerous state cannabis legalization ballots pending...
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October 23, 2012
10/23/2012
Celebrate the End of Prohibition at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe on Nov. 3

Celebrate the End of Prohibition at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe on Nov. 3

Celebrate the End of Prohibition Speakeasy with  Madeline Martinez, the World Famous Cannabis Cafe and Women for Measure 80 .  Join us on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the...
By: Anna Diaz
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October 22, 2012
10/22/2012
Obama Administration Speaks Out on Marijuana Ballot Measures: Federal Raids Are Here to Stay

Obama Administration Speaks Out on Marijuana Ballot Measures: Federal Raids Are Here to Stay

The Obama administration finally acknowledged and responded to the ballot initiatives in CO, OR and WA that would legalize marijuana for recreational use on CBS’ 60 Minutes....
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October 22, 2012
10/22/2012
Arkansas Drug Director, Chamber Oppose Medical Marijuana

Arkansas Drug Director, Chamber Oppose Medical Marijuana

Arkansas’ top anti-drug official and the state Chamber of Commerce joined pharmacists and law enforcement agencies last Friday to announce their opposition to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act, a measure...
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October 22, 2012
10/22/2012
Latest Polls on Oregon, Washington Marijuana Initiatives

Latest Polls on Oregon, Washington Marijuana Initiatives

04:39pm New polling data released this week shows Washington’s I-502 marijuana legalization initiative still ahead, but not comfortably so, and Oregon’s Measure 80 continuing to trail....
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