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Chilean Senator Fulvio Rossi Admitted Marijuana Use
Chilean Senator Fulvio Rossi Admitted Marijuana use, which has sparked a debate over the drug.
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Can Romney Win Marijuana Vote With Ron Paul as VP?
If Mitt Romney selected Ron Paul as Vice President, could he secure the 50%+ of American voters who support marijuana legalization and win the Presidency?
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Vermont Gubernatorial Candidates Differ On Marijuana Decriminalization
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin and GOP challenger Randy Brock have very different views on marijuana decriminalization.
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Crystal Lake Illinois Eyes Softer Marijuana Policy
The Crystal Lake Illinois Police Department is recommending changes to the city’s marijuana policy that would effectively decriminalize possession of small amounts of the drug.
Springfield (MO) Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative Certified
An effort to decriminalize pot possession in the southwest Missouri city of Springfield passed a key hurdle Thursday.
Arrests Possible for Marijuana Possession at Lollapalooza in Chicago
Chicago's new decriminalization law goes into effect on Saturday, but you may still be arrested for marijuana possession at Lollapalooza.
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Connecticut Low Level Marijuana Possession Arrests Drop by 76 Percent Post-Decriminalization Law
Connecticut low level marijuana possession arrests dropped by 76.5% after its decriminalization law for less than 0.5 ounces was passed in July 2011.
Mitt Romney's Close-Minded Views About Marijuana
Mitt Romney's view of marijuana is very much the view of those that first prohibited the wonderful flower.
Belize Ponders Marijuana Decriminalization
Belize is studying the possible decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana to unclog its courts and jails
Did the AZ and Obamacare Rulings Help or Hurt Marijuana Reform
Did the AZ and Obamacare Rulings Help or Hurt Marijuana Reform There is no way to know until the next case goes before the Supreme Court
Will CNN Allow Gary Johnson to Debate?
Anti-Prohibition activists want someone who actually represents their views to debate the national implications of modern-day prohibition
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Poll: Two-Thirds Of Canadians Say Decriminalize Marijuana
Nationwide survey in Canada shows 2/3 support decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. Read more at The Windsor Star .
Colombia High Court Okays Drug Decriminalization
In Colombia, you can possess a gram of coke with no fear of arrest (wikimedia.org) Colombia’s Constitutional Court has approved the government’s proposal to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs…
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Chicago City Council Approves Marijuana Decriminalization
The Chicago City Council approved the new marijuana possession policy today to decriminalize and issue a fine instead. Read more at pjstar .
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Chicago City Council to Review Marijuana Decimalization Plan Today
The full Chicago City Council is expected to review and vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s marijuana decriminalization plan today. Read more at Chicago Tribune .
Will NJ Governor Chris Christie Veto Marijuana Decriminalization?
NJ Governor Chris Christie does not support decriminalizing marijuana. The New Jersey state Assembly passed a bill on Monday in a 44-30 vote to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. If…
Texas Democratic Party Platform Officially Endorses Marijuana Decriminalization
Texas Democratic Party is trying to move the ball forward on marijuana reform. The Texas Democratic Party recently published their 2012 Texas Democratic Party Platform . Page 28 of the PDF shows…
Decriminalization Advances in Chicago
Chicago Skyline After hours of querulous questioning , the Chicago City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 13-1 to send Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s marijuana decriminalization to the full council for approval. The City…