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Political Think Tank Looks At Legal Marijuana Revenue
The well-respected, non-partisan Pew Charitable Trusts wrote a fairly balanced article about the possible consequences of legal marijuana.
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Washington Marijuana Legalization Measure Polling Strong
A new poll from SurveyUSA shows 58% of respondents said they support I-502, the ballot referendum for marijuana legalization in Washington state.
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Are States Leading Revolt on US Marijuana Laws?
In November, will voters in Washington, Oregon or Colorado decide to legalize recreational marijuana and potentially start a revolt against federal law?
StoptheDrugWar.org Teleconference on the Marijuana Legalization Initiatives
StoptheDrugWar.org is hosting a teleconference on the initiative campaigns in Colorado, Oregon and Washington State for marijuana legalization on Sep 27.
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Children’s Alliance Endorses I-502 Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The Children’s Alliance, a Seattle nonprofit, endorsed Washington State's I-502 to legalize marijuana due to the racial inequality of drug laws.
Former DEA Heads Urge Holder to Oppose Marijuana Legalization Measures
Nine former US DEA heads urged Attorney General Eric Holder to oppose the November marijuana legalization measures in Colorado, Washington state and Oregon.
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Washington Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Should Get On Initiative 502 Bandwagon
Everyone involved in medical cannabis should support Initiative 502 . It does not offer unregulated freedom; the people of Washington are not ready for that. Bring marijuana above ground to license it,…
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections I: The Initiatives
When it comes to drug policy and the 2012 elections, there is plenty on the table. This week, we'll provide an overview all the drug-related campaigns.
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Pot Legalization I-502 Debate in Seattle Thur Night Sept 6
The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County is hosting an I-502 debate on marijuana legalization at 7 p.m. Thur, Sept 6 at Seattle’s Town Hall.
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Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized: 'Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol' Campaign Discusses Pot Prohibition Failure
The Huffington Post asks: Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use by adults? That is the question that voters in three states are considering this November. Colorado, Washington and Oregon all have…
Pot Legalization Campaigns in Two States Raise $3 Million
Backers of pot legalization in Washington and Colorado have culmatively raised $3 million dollars in campaigns, surpassing their opposers.
NAACP Regional Chapters Endorse CO, OR, WA Marijuana Initiatives
All three marijuana legalization initiatives on state ballots this year have won the endorsement of NAACP regional organizations this week.
Infographic: Another Reminder That Marijuana is Safe
Marijuana is Safe. It is far safer than any other drug, and even safer than many of the products we come into contact with on a regular basis.
Will I-502 Become a Pyrrhic Victory?
I-502 is hardly perfect. The initiative is contentious, but it still is a victory toward cannabis normalization.
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.
Video: Seattle Hempfest 2012 - The Great I-502 Debate
Here's the video & highlights from Seattle Hempfest 2012's The Great I-502 Debate which would legalize recreational marijuana in Washington State this Nov.
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Safe Access Alliance Dissolves, Day After Disastrous Press Conference
The anti Initiative 502 group, Safe Access Alliance dissolved yesterday just 1 day after firing spokesperson Philip Dawdy for a disastrous press conference.
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Spokesman For Medical Marijuana Group Against I-502 Fired
Philip Dawdy, a well known spokesperson for Safe Access Alliance was fired during a press conference with "minor theatrics."