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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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241,000 Marijuana Arrests in Washington over 25 Years, Costing $300 Million
The report on marijuana arrests in Washington estimates those arrests cost $305,714,500 during the past 25 years, and $194,026,500 in the past 10 years
Can You Smell It? Marijuana Legalization Coming in 2012
2012 could likely be the most significant year in marijuana law reform history. Three states will be voting on some form of marijuana legalization on Nov 6.
NEW I-502 TV Ads: Former Federal Law Enforcement Officials Support Marijuana Legalization
New Approach Washington, the campaign behind Washington State’s marijuana legalization initiative (I-502), has just released two new television ads...
At NORML, A Sharp Focus on the Marijuana Initiatives
The 41st annual national NORML conference took place at a downtown Los Angeles hotel over the weekend under the theme of "The Final Days of Prohibition."
Upcoming Washington Marijuana Legalization Debates for Initiative 502
Jonathan Martin of the Seattle Times has outlined upcoming marijuana legalization debates for Initiative 502 (I-502).
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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...
Initiative Watch (2012.10.04)
Just over a month out, medical marijuana and marijuana legalization initiative campaigns are heating up.
Talk to Your Parents, Grandparents; Help End Prohibition Now
If every weedist had a simple conversation with their parents and grandparents, could cannabis prohibition come crashing down at a record pace?
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I-502: Legalize Marijuana for Racial-Justice Reasons
Washington voters should legalize marijuana and vote yes on Initiative 502 (I-502) because drug laws disproportionately harm African Americans and Latinos.
Washington Marijuana Legalization Measure in Strong Position
Washington state's I-502 marijuana legalization, regulation, and taxation initiative looks to be well-positioned yet to actually win at the ballot box...
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The Marijuana Rebellion
If any of these ballot initiatives pass, it might be the most consequential election result this fall, forcing both major parties to confront an unjust, irrational policy that Americans increasingly oppose.
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If I-502 Passes in WA, How Will Federal Government Respond?
How would the federal government respond if Washington voters pass I-502 and legalize recreational marijuana sales. A big legal fight in federal court?
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Seattle Times Editorial Board: Approve I-502, It’s Time to Legalize
Marijuana prohibition does not work. The better policy is to legalize it, license it, regulate it and tax it. Washington State, approve I-502 this November.
Highlights and Trends: High Times 2012 Seattle Medical Cannabis Cup
After two days of experiencing the High Times 2012 Seattle Medical Cannabis Cup, here are highlights, trends and pics from the industry and community...
Initiative Watch (2012.09.19)
Three marijuana legalization initiatives, two medical marijuana initiatives, and one sentencing reform initiative are on state ballots this year...
Push the Top Shelf: The Decline of Dry Meds in Washington State
Washington connoisseur farmers are selling their marijuana to friends with cards, keeping top shelf strains off the shelves and within their own circles.
Most Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Lead Solidly In Polls
Four of the six statewide marijuana initiatives appearing on the November 2012 ballot are solidly favored among likely voters according to recent polls.