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Vermont Gubernatorial Candidate Backs Pot Decriminalization

A gubernatorial candidate in Vermont has added his voice to the effort to decriminalize marijuana. Peter Shumlin, a Windham County state senator fighting his way through a five-part primary, said he is throwing his support behind the burgeoning decrimi…

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Vermont Gubernatorial Candidate Calls For Decriminalization

Vermont gubernatorial candidate on Tuesday said Vermont should decriminalize marijuana to help free up prison space and better spend money on education and other social needs.

“We need to have an honest conversation with Vermonters about changing laws that are diverting resources and attention from real problems, and filling our prisons up with

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In drug war, failed old ideas never die

Here’s a stern warning to the U.S. states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. A United Nations body is displeased with your liberal medical marijuana laws. Very displeased.

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Marijuana Legalization Zeitgeist In America To Continue Into

Currently, there is legalization legislation pending in California, Massachusetts, Vermont, and a legalization bill was just introduced this week in Washington. Frankly, most of these bills do not have a strong prospect in passing this time out, however the immense public discussion that is generated is crucial for overall reform efforts.

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Alaskans Biggest Stoners: US Marijuana Map [Infographic]

A ‘lighter take’ on some US Health Stats: Alaska leads the pack in pot use, with 15.83%, followed by Vermont and Rhode Island. As part of the “Bible Belt,” Mississippi falls on the opposite end of the spectrum. Louisianans’ must be getting their good moods naturally with the lowest alcohol and pot use, but also the lowest overall ‘health index’…

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