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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.
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Prominent GOP in Washington State and Colorado Support Legalizing Marijuana
GOP politicians, US Senate candidate Michael Baumgartner and former Representative Tom Tancredo support marijuana legalization ballot measures...
CNN Video, Rep Barney Frank: Marijuana Law a 'Great Hypocrisy'
Rep Barney Frank (D-MA) talks to CNN's Erin Burnett on his support for marijuana reform in this 3 minute segment from September 26, 2012.
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Marijuana Activist Dana Larsen Launches BC Canada Pot Petition
Marijuana activist Dana Larsen has launched an initiative petition to stop British Columbia police from enforcing simple possession laws for cannabis.
Oregon's Measure 80 Launches Online Shop
Oregon's Measure 80 Launches Online Shop with tons of great gear. You can support marijuana legalization in Oregon no matter where you live.
At the DNC Convention: Prohibition? What's Prohibition?
Why is no one at the DNC Convention talking about Prohibition and ending the war on marijuana?
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Gary Johnson: Obama Doesn't Care About The War On Drugs
Libertarian POTUS nominee Gary Johnson was the big draw of North Carolina NORML's event outside the Democratic National Convention & marijuana was the topic
Drug Court for Marijuana: Good or Bad Idea?
Should there be a Drug Court for Marijuana? There are other areas of Law that have their own Court systems such as Tax, Family and Small Claims, however...
Hempfest Video: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Vote Yes I-502
Video of marijuana legalization advocate and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn speaking at Hempfest 2012, lending his formal support to I-502 to legalize cannabis.
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Barney Frank to Speak at Boston Marijuana Legalization Rally
Congressman Barney Frank will head the list of speakers at the 22nd annual Boston Freedom Rally, Sept. 15, from noon to 6 p.m., on Boston Common.
Judge Jim Gray Slams Obama For Demanding Shutdown Of Medical Marijuana Centers
During visit to Colorado, Libertarian Party VP Nominee Jim Gray criticizes President Obama for interfering in state’s Mmdical marijuana laws.
Weedists, We’re Still Being Called Bitches (at the Polls)
Political pundits still say Gary Johnson ruined his chances at the 2012 polls for being a vocal advocate for marijuana reform. It's time
Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect Landlords of Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and seven co-sponsors introduce HR 6335 to stop the seizure of property from medical marijuana landlords.
Exclusive Video: Funeral for Shuttered SF Dispensaries
San Francisco Weedists rally with a New Orleans style funeral to mourn the shuttering of two Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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Los Angeles City Councilman Takes Medical Marijuana
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, a longtime proponent of legalizing pot nationwide, has had his own medical marijuana prescription for a decade.
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Oklahoma Senator Continues Uphill Medical Marijuana Battle
Oklahoma Senator Constance Johnson (D) has introduced a medicinal marijuana bill every year since she was first elected in 2005 and is trying again for Feb.
Video: Twelve Cannabis Smoking US Presidents
Lets look back on 12 cannabis smoking US Presidents that have been known to smoke cannabis and related great cannabis quotes, facts and trivia.
Gary Johnson - Help Him End the War On Drugs
You probably notice a recurring Gary Johnson theme at Weedist... We strongly support candidates who will end the war on marijuana.