Portland became the first city on the East Coast to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, on Tuesday. Portland voters approved a citizens referendum that legalized the recreational use of marijuana in city limits by a vote of 9,921 to 4,823, according to unofficial results released by the city clerk Tuesday night. “Most Portlanders, like […]
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Medical Marijuana Lobbyists Obstruct Legalization Bill in Maine
While Alaska and Oregon look to legalize recreational marijuana through ballot initiative in 2014, Maine Representative Diane Russell has been working with NORML to introduce marijuana legalization through the state legislature. High Times
Despite Legalization, Not Much Known About Effects
Even though 20 states, including Illinois, have passed laws legalizing medical marijuana, swayed in part by thousands of personal testimonies, current research hasn’t nailed down exactly if, and how, marijuana alleviates all the specific diseases the drug is being legalized to treat, experts say. A number of proponents believe marijuana could benefit people with everything […]
Nearly Two-Thirds of Californians Support Legalization
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the representatives of the American Civil Liberties Union announced on Thursday the results of new poll, which shows nearly two out of three likely 2016 California voters support the legalization of marijuana for adults. High Times
Push for Legalization in the UK
Marijuana and some so-called “club drugs,” such as ecstasy, may soon belegalized in the United Kingdom. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has ordered a review of current UK policies following an investigation into Britain’s war on drugs. Liberal… High Times
Aerosmith’s Tyler Praises Uruguay’s Legalization Efforts
During a visit to perform in Uruguay on Wednesday, Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler praised the leadership of Uruguay’s President José Mujica in attempting to make the country the first to legalize marijuana. “Your president is a freedom fighter,&… High Times
Majority of Maryland Voters Support Pot Legalization
A new public opinion poll released today by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reports that53 percent of Maryland voters support the legalization of recreational marijuana. These results were released just after Maryland… High Times
Can The United Nations Block US MJ Legalization?
The United Nations International Narcotics Control Board’s latest annual report expressed dismay at the legalization of marijuana in Washington and Colorado and urged “the Government of the United States to take necessary measures to ensure full compliance with the international drug control treaties in its entire territory”. This led many media outlets to report that […]
D.C. Councilman Pushes Marijuana Legalization
The first medical marijuana stores opened in Washington, D.C., less than two months ago, but the D.C. Council is already considering legalizing the drug. At-large Councilman David Grosso, an independent, introduced legislation Tuesday to legalize marijuana possession and consumption for adults over 21. “Most people understand the role that marijuana has played in our community: […]
White House Will Allow Marijuana Legalization Laws to Proceed in Colorado and Washington
Historic Breakthrough in Struggle to End Marijuana Prohibition Attorney General Eric Holder informed the governors of Washington and Colorado today that the Department of Justice will allow the states to implement their ballot initiatives that legalized the production, distribution, and sale of marijuana for adults. Deputy Attorney General James Cole also issued a memo to […]