Marijuana Legislation Gaining Momentum Across U.S.
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Americans Decry War on Drugs, Support Legalizing Marijuana
Two-thirds of adults in the United States believe the “War on Drugs” has been futile, and a majority continue to call for the legalization of marijuana in the country, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.
Marijuana Legalizers Turn to Colorado, Washington in 2012
After California’s failed Proposition 19 initiative in 2010, marijuana legalizers are optimistic about two new ballot measures in Colorado and Washington.
No Gray Area on Drug War for VP Candidate Gray
CANNABIS CULTURE - Judge James Gray, in his first Bay Area appearance since winning the Vice Presidential nomination for the Libertarian Party, addressed a group of drug policy reformers atOaksterdam University in Oakland, California on May 24, 2012.
Marijuana Legalization Advocate Wins Texas Democratic Congressional Primary
Former El Paso city councilman Beto O'Rourke has defeated US Rep. Silvestre Reyes in the battle for the Democratic Party nomination for the seat Reyes has held since 1996. According to election results from the Texas Secretary of State's office early Wednesday morning, O'Rourke had picked up 51.3% of the vote to Reyes' 41.3%, meaning O'Rourke also avoids the need for a run-off election.
56% of US Voters Favor Legalizing, Regulating Marijuana
A solid majority of voters nationwide favor legalizing and regulating marijuana similar to the way alcohol and tobacco cigarettes are currently regulated. Most also don’t believe it should be a crime for people to smoke marijuana in the privacy of their own homes.
North Dakota Medical Marijuana Initiative Would Make State 18th to Allow Pot Use for Pain
A proposed ballot measure would make North Dakota the 18th state to approve marijuana use for people who suffer from painful illnesses.
The Kinder, Gentler Drug Czar Still Wants to Lock You Up for Pot
Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske has a new article on The Huffington Post where he once again attempts to fulfill his statutory duty to scare the bejeezus out of Americans who might be considering the legalization of marijuana in three states and the medicalization of marijuana in a dozen others. This time he cites stats from something called ADAM, warning that over half of arrestees in ten surveyed metro areas tested positive for drugs! You need to be afraid, very afraid, of the crime-seeking drug junkies!
Medical Marijuana: Obama’s War On Pot Ramps Up In Colorado, Key Swing State
In its official party platform, the Colorado Democratic Party endorses the legalization of marijuana.
Connecticut to Become 17th Medical Marijuana State
Governor to sign bill after middle of the night Senate vote passes
