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4/20: Americans Are Ready to Legalize Marijuana, Why Aren't Politicians?
Gary Johnson in Drugs 1 month ago
As the governor of New Mexico, I made waves by becoming the highest ranking elected official to call for marijuana legalization. The tipping point is here, and politicians must follow suit.
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Marijuana Legalization: Obama is Letting Innocent Citizens Go to Jail For Breaking a Dumb Law
Tom McKay in Drugs 4 months ago
A California man has been sent to federal prison for selling medical marijuana despite never breaking state law. Obama should order an end to raids on legal pot shops, but he won't.
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Legalize Marijuana: Why This Bible Thumper Defends Legalization in Washington and Oregon
James Street in Drugs 6 months ago
While most Christians support the Drug War, this Christian doesn't. Here's why the recreational legalization of marijuana in Washington and Oregon was the right thing to do.
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Ron Paul Legalize Marijuana Bill: 8 Reasons Why It Makes Sense
Barbara Shoff in Drugs 7 months ago
The Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 is still in committee, as the Global Commission on Drug Policy say war on drugs has failed.
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Marijuana Legalization: In Colorado, Pro Legalization Amendment 64 Will Likely Pass, But May Not Influence Federal Laws
Ella Peterson in Drugs 8 months ago
Legalizing could see $5 million to $22 million of extra revenue each year to the state from taxation.
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Marijuana Legalization: Obama Warns States to Abide by Federal Law On Marijuana
Frank Hagler in Drugs 6 months ago
The Obama administration warns Washington and Colorado that it intends to enforce the federal law against recreational marijuana use.
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Marijuana Legalization: Ending Drug War Will Save America $40 Billion Annually
Robert Taylor in Drugs 4 months ago
The $1 trillion spent on the war on drugs in the last few decades is just the tip of the iceberg of the societal costs imposed by drug prohibition.
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Marijuana Legalization 2013: 12 More States Consider Decriminalization and Legalization
Barbara Shoff in Drugs 2 months ago
More states move forward on marijuana legislation while the federal government continues to drag its heels.
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