'Code of the West' Illustrates Need for Sensible Regulation
'Code of the West' is an excellent new documentary film that provides a unique and insightful view of Montana’s 2011 medical marijuana repeal effort...
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Initiative Watch (2012.10.17)
With less than three weeks to go until election day, there is a lot of activity on the state-level initiative front--but not everywhere...
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Marijuana Legalization Backers Courting Conservatives
Can conservative support for marijuana legalization in CO, OR and WA be increased for next month's vote on themes of states' rights and fiscal prudence
We Can Legalize Marijuana This November in Colorado, but We Need Your Help!
NORML is joining with SSDP and Colorado's Amendment 64 backers to sponsor an online phone banking program. You can help call voters in this grassroots...
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Former Drug Czars Try Cannabis Scare Tactics on CO, OR and WA
Yesterday, former DEA and Office of National Drug Control Policy czars voiced a strong reminder to the DOJ that even if voters in Colorado, Oregon and...
CO Marijuana Measure Sees Lead Shrink in New Poll
A SurveyUSA poll released Sunday had support for Amendment 64 at 48%, with those opposed at 43%, and 9% undecided. That's a five-point lead, down from...
Yes On I-502 Rally at WA State Capitol Disrupted by 'No' Activists
Demonstrating the passion of activists on both sides, a Yes on I-502 rally at the State Capitol in Olympia October 12th devolved into a shouting match. ..
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Obama Officials Stay Silent on Marijuana Initiatives
Despite pleas from drug enforcement experts, the Obama administration has not said how the federal government would deal with possible state marijuana laws.
Montel Williams to Speak at AR Medical Marijuana Press Conference on Oct. 18
Daytime Emmy award-winner, Montel Williams, will speak in Little Rock on behalf of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act on October 18, 2012...
Melissa Etheridge Endorses Amendment 64 to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
A new radio ad features Melissa Etheridge relating her personal journey with marijuana and her endorsement of Colorado's Amendment 64.
Can You Smell It? Marijuana Legalization Coming in 2012
2012 could likely be the most significant year in marijuana law reform history. Three states will be voting on some form of marijuana legalization on Nov 6.
Oregon's Measure 80 Faces an Uphill Battle
Of the three marijuana legalization initiatives on the ballot this year, Oregon's Measure 80 looks to be the least likely to win and is the most radical...
Initiative Watch (2012.10.10)
There's less than a month to go, but some marijuana initiatives are more active than others.
NEW I-502 TV Ads: Former Federal Law Enforcement Officials Support Marijuana Legalization
New Approach Washington, the campaign behind Washington State’s marijuana legalization initiative (I-502), has just released two new television ads...
At NORML, A Sharp Focus on the Marijuana Initiatives
The 41st annual national NORML conference took place at a downtown Los Angeles hotel over the weekend under the theme of "The Final Days of Prohibition."
One Month Before the Election, Colorado Marijuana Legalization Still Up Ten Points
University of Denver polled 604 likely voters in Colorado between October 4th and 5th. They found that 50% were planning on voting yes on Amendment 64...
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative Set to Win in a Landslide
Recent polling data released by the Boston Globe has Massachusetts' Medical Marijuana Initiative, Question 3, winning by a landslide....
Colorado Amendment 64: Know the Lies, Part 4
Passing Amendment 64 would save people from the harm of marijuana arrests, and save vast amounts of money on law enforcement, courts, and prisons.