While the initial draft of the Democratic Party’s campaign platform for 2016 called for modest marijuana reforms, including decriminalization for minor possession and a push for research, the party recently upgraded its position on the issue by endorsing policies th… Read article here: High Times
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California Democrats Back Marijuana Legalization
California Democrats have approved a party platform including a plank calling for marijuana legalization, marking a major shift for the state party. As the San Francisco Chronicle reports, state party delegates moved Sunday to adopt a platform that includes support for “the legalization, regulation and taxation of pot in a manner similar to that of […]
Democrats Promote Bills to Loosen Restrictions on Marijuana Industry
During a press conference on Wednesday, Democratic congressmen from Oregon, Colorado, Washington, and California announced that they will push for legislation to loosen the restrictions on state-legal marijuana businesses. The five representatives sponsoring reforms hope to ease the burden for businesses in the cannabis industry by allowing them to file for federal tax deductions, open […]
Poll: 82% of New York Voters – Including 81% of Republicans and Democrats – Support Medical Marijuana
<p>Medical Marijuana Patients and Advocates Call for Immediate Passage of New York's Bill</p> A poll released by the Siena Research Institute released today found that 82% of New York voters support allowing seriously and terminally ill people to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if recommended by a doctor. read more Drug Policy Alliance – […]