Now that marijuana legalization is regularly supported by majorities in poll after poll, the dinosaurs still supporting the drug war are becoming increasingly desperate in their scaremongering. The public and even some politicians are rapidly evolving on marijuana policy … High Times
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Let’s Talk About Federal Marijuana Legalization
Some lawmakers predict marijuana will be legal on a federal level within five to ten years. Although, when it happens, there is a distinct possibility the law will not translate into Americans enjoying a fully legalized recreational market. There is a greater chance it wi… High Times
11 Features of Oregon’s Marijuana Legalization Initiative
It’s official! The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office has confirmed that New Approach Oregon has submitted more than enough valid signatures to qualify their marijuana legalization initiative for the 2014 election in November. Here’s a breakdown of what … High Times
Poll: Support for Marijuana Legalization Increases Again
A new poll from YouGov/HuffPost has found that 61 percent of Americans support the legalization of marijuana in Colorado. The poll asked “Do you support or oppose Colorado’s new law which makes recreational marijuana use legal but applies a heavy tax on mariju… High Times
Oregon Legalization Campaign Accepting Bitcoin Donations
In what’s believed to be a first for a political campaign in Oregon, New Approach Oregon has announced they will be accepting the Bitcoin cryptocurrency for campaign donations. High Times
Regulations Accompanying Uruguay’s Marijuana Legalization Law
May 28, 2014 PDF View the regulations. No This is an English translation of the regulations signed on May 6, 2014 to accompany Uruguay’s marijuana legalization law, passed in December 2013, making Uruguay the first country in the world to legalize the production, distribution and sale of marijuana for adults. In the regulations, specifics of […]
Marijuana Legalization in Uruguay
May 22, 2014 PDF View the fact sheet. No In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to fully legalize the production, sale and consumption of marijuana for personal use. This document is a summary of the key provisions of the law. Drug Policy Alliance – Medical Marijuana
MMJ Providers Fear Effects of Wider Legalization
There should be, one might think, a note of triumph or at least quiet satisfaction in Muraco Kyashna-tocha’s voice. Her patient-based cooperative in north Seattle dispenses medical marijuana to treat seizures, sleeplessness and other maladies. And with the state gearing up to open its first stores selling legal marijuana for recreational use, the drug she […]
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 […]
Legalization Study: Street Dealers Will be Unemployed
There is speculation that the black market will continue to thrive in the wake of legalized marijuana, but a new survey suggests quite the opposite: in a taxed and regulated environment, the death of the common street dealer is imminent. High Times