Initiative Watch (2012.10.24)
We're getting down to the final days, and the action around drug reform initiatives is hot and heavy. Let's get to it:
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Bruce Springsteen Works 'Marijuana' Into Obama Campaign Song
Bruce Springsteen has been campaigning for Obama's 2012 re-election campaign. Check out this video where The Boss works in 'marijuana' to his ditty...
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Obama Administration Speaks Out on Marijuana Ballot Measures: Federal Raids Are Here to Stay
The Obama administration has finally responded to the ballot initiatives in CO, OR, and WA that would legalize marijuana for recreational use...
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Dilbert Cartoonist Rips Obama Over Medical Marijuana
Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, is taking issue with Obama's medical marijuana policy, particularly with Aaron Sandusky's recent conviction
Gary Johnson Supporters Robocall Colorado Democrats Over Marijuana Crackdown
Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson is making a strong push, with marijuana legalization and marijuana policy as one of his strongest talking points...
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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.
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CO Presidential Debate Unwittingly Sets Precedent for Marijuana Reform
The first Presidential Debate of 2012 in Colorado, both the incumbent President and hopeful were in agreement about marijuana reform based on vital...
Presidential Debates Should Address Marijuana Prohibition
An online petition will be presented to the Presidential Debate Commission to include at least one cannabis-related question in the presidential debates.
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CNN: 2012 Cost of Failed War on Drugs Through September
The utter failure that is the war on drugs has reached a combined $30 billion so far this year and 1.2 million Americans have been arrested for drug...
Federal Sentencing of Legally Compliant Medical Marijuana Providers Highlights Harmful Obama Policy
Justice Department uses prosecutorial discretion to seek decades in prison for legal Michigan medical marijuana cultivators.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 26, 2012.
Drug Czar Ignores Failure of Marijuana Prohibition to Curb Use
Federal officials released the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ignoring the realities of marijuana use and failed policies in the U.S.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Protest Obama's Broken Promises
Protests took place all over the nation as medical marijuana patients and advocates demanded that President Obama keep his promises to respect state law.
Romney Campaign Uses Raids to Swing CO Voters, Insults Everyone's Intelligence
The Romney campaign has finally stooped low enough to try to trick the medical marijuana community into voting Romney into office.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 19, 2012.
It's Time to Legalize Cannabis
Hey Kids, what time is it? It's Time to Legalize Cannabis! Reason's Mike Riggs does a succinct interview with David Bronner, of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps.
Action Today: Remind Obama Patients Are People Who Vote!
Americans for Safe Access, the leading organization of medical marijuana patients, has organized a nationwide protest at Obama for America offices today.
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race
When it comes to drug policy and the 2012 elections, there is plenty on the table. This week, lets dive into the political parties and the Presidential Race