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Prop 19, Legalizing Cannabis in California 2010
Posted by admin in Political News on July 19, 2010
I’ve spent the weekend reading various blogs that have sprouted up in opposition to Proposition 19, California’s effort to legalize marijuana this November:blog.norml.org
Can Marijuana Save the Democrats in November?
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on July 7, 2010
As many as six states will be voting in November on measures to loosen laws banning marijuana use, with California going so far to propose decriminalizing (and taxing) the drug for all adults. That might help Democrats since legalizing marijuana is pop…
California Split Almost Evenly On Prop 19 To Legalize Pot
Proposition 19, the initiative to legalize and regulate marijuana in California, would lose if the election was held today — but by a very, very close margin, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The poll found that 48 percent of voters would suppor…
Prop 19: Support Legalizing Marijuana In California | NORML
Posted by admin in Political News on June 30, 2010
If you haven’t heard, California’s Control & Tax Cannabis campaign just got assigned the proposition number 19.
That’s why, today, we’re asking all NORML members and supporters to step up and chip in $19 to the Yes on 19 campaign. Help Califor…
Locals buzzing over Tacoma’s first Hempfest
Posted by admin in Political News on June 24, 2010
Tacoma’s Hempfest: Washington State’s last chance to get signatures for legalizing marijuana!!!www.tacomaweekly.com
MARIJUANA ADVOCATES PLAN RALLY IN D.C. TO CHANGE FED LAWS TO
With Oregon and California poised to vote on legalizing marijuana for recreational use, now a group is planning a demonstration in Washington DC to render their opinions on legalizing marijuana. greenheritagenews.com
Legalizing Marijuana to Balance the Budget Deficit
Posted by admin in Political News on June 19, 2010
The first bipartisan movement under Obama is now trying to legalize and tax marijuana to balance the budget deficit. Great to see both sides trying to fix the economy together. watchingamerica.com
Legalized marijuana packaging concepts
Say what you want about legalizing marijuana. Most people agree pot is less harmful to us than alcohol. Many places are in the process of legalizing marijuana.
WA Snohomish County prosecutor supports legalizing marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on June 1, 2010
Snohomish Country prosecutor candidate endorses initiative to legalize marijuana in Washington State!
The Regulate, Control, and Tax Cannabis Act – Will It Pass?
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on May 25, 2010
In January 2010, California’s deficit was over $40B. Desperate to shrink the deficit, California is considering legalizing marijuana.
The proposed initiative would…
Will Medical Marijuana Be Legalized In Nebraska?
The discussion has begun about legalizing marijuana for medical purposes in Nebraska. Three members of the State Board of Pharmacy will quiz their colleagues on the topic at the annual meeting in May. “It is one of the safest plants on Earth to use,” said Diana Wulf, spokeswoman for Nebraska HEMP.
Legalizing marijuana not really a dopey idea
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on May 2, 2010
Who knows, in the near future, on a Friday night after a tough week of work, those so inclined could legally fire up a joint.
Opponents Of Cannabis Legalization Mount Counterfactual Camp
Posted by admin in Political News on April 30, 2010
Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana (CALM) has a new brochure arguing against legalizing cannabis. Not surprisingly, CALM has decided to use disingenuous and illogical arguments against legalizing and regulating Cannabis.
Majority Of Americans Say Pot Should Be Treated Like Booze
Posted by admin in Political News on April 22, 2010
A significant majority of Americans support legalizing marijuana and regulating it either with the same rules that apply to alcohol or with fewer restrictions, according to a new poll. The survey was released on April 20 and made headlines because 55 percent of respondents said they oppose legalizing marijuana.
55 Percent Of Americans Oppose Legalization: Buzz Kill
Most Americans still oppose legalizing marijuana but larger majorities believe pot has medical benefits and the government should allow its use for that purpose, according to an Associated Press-CNBC poll released Tuesday.
Could Legalizing Marijuana Solve California’s Deficit? (Pic)
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on April 20, 2010
With a bill to legalize marijuana on the November California ballot, the controversy over the prohibition has reached a new high. Supporters see the potential tax revenues as a solution to the state’s mounting budget crisis, while those against argue that the increased use of marijuana will bring with it additional health care costs that far out…
The Economics Behind Legalizing Marijuana in California
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on April 9, 2010
Californians head to the polls this November to consider the legalization of pot and, by extension, whether the state and local governments should receive income by taxing it. While both sides of the “legalization debate” have merit, when emotion is stripped from the debate, it becomes a simple economic issue.
Young voters expected to hit polls for legalizing marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on March 30, 2010
If inspiration from the San Diego Young Democrats or Republicans isn’t enough to get young voters to the polls, a November ballot initiative to legalize marijuana will be.
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