Kansas Senator To Lead Valentine’s Day Rally For Patient Access
David Haley will be leading a rally to support patient access starting on the first floor of the Kansas Capitol Rotunda.
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Uruguayan President Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
Uruguayan President José Mujica has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to rethink the drug war.
NORML PAC Endorses Heather Mizeur for Maryland Governor
NORML PAC has announced its endorsement of Delegate Heather Mizeur and her running mate Delman Coates for Governor and Lt. Governor of Maryland.
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Ending the War on Pot Is Obama’s Last Chance for a Legacy
Daily Beast's Nick Gillespie explains that ending the war on pot is Obama's opportunity to be remembered as President.
“Dog-Whistle Racism” by The Lincoln Club of San Diego
The Lincoln Club created and photoshopped the mailer, portraying Candidate Alvarez with a fist full of cash using a hand gesture associated with gangs.
Tennessee Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced
Rep. Sherry Jones has taken an important step for seriously ill patients in Tennessee and introduced a medical marijuana bill, HB 1385...
Maryland Senate President Supports Legal Marijuana
Just days after the first legal marijuana sales took place in Colorado, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.announced that he would support legislation
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Leaf Science: 5 Politicians That Fought for Marijuana in 2013
Leaf Science lists five of the world's politicians that fought for marijuana reform in 2013.
Uruguay’s President Fights Back Against United Nations
Last week, the United Nations released a statement explaining its position – that Uruguay has violated a U.N. drug convention.
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Daily Beast: The 2014 Candidates Who Want to Legalize Weed
The Daily Beast names the 2014 candidates who want to legalize weed.
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Dispensary Owner Named Mayor in Sebastopol, California
Medical marijuana dispensary owner Robert Jacob was named Mayor of Sebastopol, California on Tuesday.
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Bill Clinton: ‘I Never Denied That I Used Marijuana’
In an interview on Fusion, Bill Clinton denies that he denied using marijuana.
Maine: Help Make Marijuana Legalization a Reality
Despite setbacks when reintroducing marijuana legalization legislation for the 2014 Maine legislative session, efforts are already underway for 2015.
Jose Mujica, 2016! His Vision for Cannabis in Uruguay
Ok, let's start a petition to allow Uruguayan nationals to become president. Actually, can we just kidnap Jose Mujica and get him on deck for 2016?
NORML PAC Endorses John Hanger for Governor of Pennsylvania
In an interview with NORML conducted earlier this year, John Hanger stated his belief that marijuana law reformers can elect the next governor.
Weed's No Longer Political Kryptonite in New York
While across the country governments have been decriminalizing or legalizing pot, New York City hasn’t moved away from the policies of Rudolph Giuliani.
Mayor of DC Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray stated that he supports decriminalizing marijuana, or removing criminal penalties associated with possession of under one ounce.
Minimalist "Celebrity Weedists"
In a nod to minimalism, pop culture and cannabis we present: "Celebrity Weedists". It's a homage to the famous pot smokers who've helped bring...