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...
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Initiative Watch (2012.10.10)
There's less than a month to go, but some marijuana initiatives are more active than others.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.10.10)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 10, 2012.
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."
Appellate Court to Hear Landmark Medical Marijuana Dispensary Case Today in San Diego
Advocates fight to overturn a wrongful conviction and preserve the right to a medical marijuana defense...
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Rolling Stone: The 10 Best Politicians on Marijuana Reform
Rolling Stone: From Barney Frank to Ron Paul, these elected leaders are challenging the government's pointless war on marijuana.
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...
Video: Hemp Can Save the World
ELEVATE's new video Hemp Can Save the World showcases some of the many ways hemp can benefit society.
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ACLU to File Lawsuit Over Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Law
The Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union says it’s filing a lawsuit against the state Department of Health over a recent change to the state’s medical marijuana program.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.10.09)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of October 9, 2012.
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Clovis, California Rejects Medical Marijuana Growing Ban
Clovis, California rejects a medical marijuana growing ban.
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.
Two More Drug War Deaths -- Border Patrol Involved in Both
Two more drug war deaths as a housewife and a Border Patrol agent become the 48th and 49th persons to die in US domestic drug law enforcement operations...
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Medical Marijuana Advocates Hope Lawsuit Relaxes US Drugs Policy
A US appeals court will hear evidence on medical marijuana benefits – a claim with which the federal government disagrees.
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After Connecticut Legalizes Medical Marijuana, Now What?
Connecticut took the historic step as of October 1 to become the 17th state to legalize marijuana for medicinal use. Now what?
Upcoming Washington Marijuana Legalization Debates for Initiative 502
Jonathan Martin of the Seattle Times has outlined upcoming marijuana legalization debates for Initiative 502 (I-502).
UPDATE: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fined, Suspended by WBC
The World Boxing Council has forced Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to enter drug rehab, and has suspended him indefinitely until he completes the program.