Uruguay Presidential Candidates Opposite on Mujica's Legal Weed Law
Due to Uruguay law, Mujica is forbidden from serving two consecutive terms as president and will be replaced. The two leading candidates have opposing views on the cannabis law.
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November Elections: The State of Legalization in the U.S. 2014
This November's general elections were of great importance to weedists in the States, as 3 different states and the capital: Oregon, Alaska, Florida and Washington D.C. voted on measures to loosen restrictions on cannabis use. So what is the fate of our favorite herb in these 4 locations after polls closed? Let's check the results.
No Love for Cannabis From Leading Colorado Gov. Candidates
It appears that neither of the two leading candidates in the race to be elected Colorado's governor are a fan of the ganj.
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Uruguay's Roll-Out of Marijuana Experiment Faces Election Risk
Uruguay is struggling to roll out the commercial production and sale of marijuana and its ground-breaking experiment could be dropped or watered down if an opposition candidate wins this month's presidential election.
Drug Policy Reform Looms Large on Nov. Ballots
This upcoming election season should prove to be of great importance in regards to legalizing cannabis, and de-fanging the wildly overblown "drug war" mentality that has locked this country into decades of wrongful prosecutions and ill-advised polices.
“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.
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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.
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.
Oregon Solons to Take Up Marijuana Legalization
Under Prozanski's plan, the legislature would pass the bill, and the marijuana legalization question would then appear on the November 2014 ballot.
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.
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Miami Beachers Vote for Medical Marijuana
64% of this year's Miami Beach Voters cast their vote for medical marijuana.
Three Localities in MI Approve Legalization By Large Margins
Three localities in Michigan (Ferndale, Jackson, and Lansing) all voted in support of marijuana legalization today by huge margins.
Portland, Maine Votes to Legalize Marijuana Possession
Volunteers have been working tirelessly to make Portland the first city on the East Coast to legalize marijuana for adults, and tonight we celebrate.
All Marijuana Tax Measures Pass: CO Really Wants That Money
Recreational marijuana tax measures were all over Colorado's 2013 ballots, from several municipal taxes of 3-5% to the state-wide 25% tax Proposition AA.
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CO Town's Marijuana Ban Can Be Overturned By Voters
Residents in Palmer Lake, Colorado recently gathered enough signatures to put the city council's marijuana ban up for a vote in April.
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Marijuana Takes Center Stage in Race for Brooklyn DA
Democratic nominee for Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson wants to decriminalize up to half an ounce of marijuana, citing such cases as a clog in the system.
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Arkansas: MMJ Proposal Cleared To Gather Signatures
A new Arkansas MMJ proposal has been cleared to gather signatures by Attorney General Dustin McDaniel.
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Colorado's Marijuana Tax Debate Heating Up
With the November vote on Proposition AA, Colorado's proposed 25% marijuana tax, coming up next month the debate over the taxes are heating up.