AUGUSTA, ME — As we mentioned here previously, NORML has worked with Representative Diane Russell in Maine to draft and prepare for introduction a measure that would have legalized and regulated the adult use of marijuana in the state. The proposed legislation would have legalized the possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and […]
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SOURCE: Corporate Interests in Maine Sink 2014 Marijuana Legalization Effort by Erik Altieri
. . . . . READ MORECONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire House of Representatives Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted 11-7 against recommending the passage of House Bill 492, a bill to regulate and tax marijuana like alcohol, despite a new poll showing strong public support for the measure. According to a new WMUR Granite State Poll released October […]
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SOURCE: New Hampshire Committee Kills Marijuana Legalization Bill by Marijuana Policy Project
. . . . . READ MOREOne of the great things about the United States is its one-party political system that has a stranglehold on our elections. “What?!?” say many readers. “The U.S. isn’t governed by one of those repressive and narrow-minded systems that exist in so many other totalitarian and authoritarian countries!” Well, think again Virginia. It’s been said that […]
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SOURCE: The Anti-Prohibitionist Faction: Modest Proposal to Free Our Elections by Luke Redman
. . . . . READ MOREPHILADELPHIA, PA — Despite continued statements from the US Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice saying that prosecuting marijuana smokers are not a priority for federal law enforcement agencies, two marijuana reform activists are facing up to six months in federal prison for smoking a simple marijuana joint. Activist Chris Goldstein, co-chair […]
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SOURCE: Pennsylvania Marijuana Activists Face Six Months in Federal Prison for a Joint by Scott Gacek
. . . . . READ MOREPORTLAND — Supporters of Question 1, the ballot initiative to remove penalties for adult marijuana possession in Portland, are launching a series of ads on METRO buses and bus shelters that highlight the relative safety of marijuana compared to alcohol. The Marijuana Policy Project, which purchased the ads, will launch the ad campaign Wednesday in […]
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SOURCE: Maine: Marijuana Legalization Ads Coming to Portland METRO by Marijuana Policy Project
. . . . . READ MORENEW YORK, NY — Once again, the United Nations‘ General Assembly meeting in New York City has become a forum for calls for drug reform. Leaders from Latin America took the opportunity this week to criticize drug prohibition and challenge the world body to come up with better alternatives. “Right here, in this same headquarters, 52 […]
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SOURCE: Latin American Leaders Talk Drug Reform at United Nations by Phillip Smith
. . . . . READ MOREWASHINGTON, DC – Five Democratic members of Congress are calling on President Obama to use the naming of a new drug czar as an opportunity to take a big step toward fully embracing a drug policy based on science, reason, and facts. The five representatives made their call in a letter sent to the White House Thursday. The […]
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SOURCE: Congressional Reps Urge New Direction with New Drug Czar Pick by Phillip Smith
. . . . . READ MOREWASHINGTON, DC – Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony from four conservative witnesses who have concerns with the continued use of mandatory minimum sentencing, a costly and counterproductive cookie-cutter approach that binds a judge’s ability to apply a meaningful sentence that will address the offense and provide for public safety. According to the […]
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SOURCE: U.S. Senate Hearing to Highlight Conservative Opposition to Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Policies by Drug Policy Alliance
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