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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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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.
Oregon's Measure 80 Faces an Uphill Battle
Of the three marijuana legalization initiatives on the ballot this year, Oregon's Measure 80 looks to be the least likely to win and is the most radical...
Initiative Watch (2012.10.10)
There's less than a month to go, but some marijuana initiatives are more active than others.
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."
Women for Measure 80 Support Moms for Marijuana with Rally in Salem
Women for Measure 80 will join Moms for Marijuana on Monday, October 15, 2012 to support their joint venture with Overgrow the Government for the first...
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?
Video: Oregonians for Law Reform - Measure 80, Help Us Help Oregon
Here's a video from Russ Belville speaking on behalf of the Political Action Committee (PAC) Oregonians for Law Reform.
Initiative Watch (2012.09.26)
We're a little more than a month from election day. Here's what's going on with the state-level cannabis initiatives.
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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.
Measure 80 Debate: Nancy Reagan Would be Proud
The arguments presented against Measure 80 were the same old "Just Say No" rhetoric that has brainwashed this country since Nixon started the War on Drugs.
Initiative Watch (2012.09.19)
Three marijuana legalization initiatives, two medical marijuana initiatives, and one sentencing reform initiative are on state ballots this year...
Oregon Marijuana Initiative Trailing Slightly in Poll
A recent SurveyUSA poll shows Measure 80, on the ballot in Oregon to legalize recreational marijuana, trailing by a margin of 41% to 37%.
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.
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Oregon Marijuana Measure Wins Over Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, the Escondido, California company has contributed $5,000 to Measure 80, which would Oregon marijuana legalization.
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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.