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CNN Looks At Marijuana Legalization

by The Editor on May 31, 2009

CNN host Don Lemon examined the growing call in America to legalize cannabis tonight, prompted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger8217s suggestion this week that the state debate legalizing cannabis and convene a blueribbon commission to examine the prospects of such.I was opposed by prohibitionist Kevin Sabet in a very brief cable news exchange. If supporters

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Medical Marijuana Is The Law 8212 Any Questions

by The Editor on May 31, 2009

How do you say: 8220Game, set, match8221 in southern California? Here8217s how:High court won8217t hear county8217s marijuana challengevia SignOnSanDiego.comThe U.S. Supreme Court will not take up San Diego County8217s challenge to state medical marijuana laws.For more than three years the county has been fighting in court to overturn state laws that require counties to issue

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What Do You Know The ExDrug Czar Is Still Full Of S8212t

May 31, 2009

Update: Today8217s blog post is also featured on Huffington Post. Please feel free to post your feedback there as well.In a revelation that I8217m sure will come as a surprise to absolutely no one, it turns out that exDrug Czar John Walters is still full of s8212t.Responding on CNN last night to California Gov. Schwarzenegger8217s

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The New York Times Debates Marijuana Law Reform 8212 NORML Weighs In

May 31, 2009

Today8217s New York Times online features a round table discussion on the subject of marijuana law reform.Two years ago we ran a quorum debating the pros and cons of decriminalizing marijuana. Since then, a largely theoretical debate has moved quite substantially toward the realm of reality, with a growing number of states and municipalities having

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NORML8217s Weekly Legislative Round Up

May 31, 2009

The theme this week: Time to write your GovernorMaine: Democrat Gov. John Baldacci signed legislation into law on May 1 expanding the state8217s marijuana decriminalization law. As enacted, LD 250 makes the possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana a civil violation, punishable by a fine only. Presently, anyone found possessing more than 1.25

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WHITE HOUSE CZAR CALLS FOR END TO 8216WAR ON DRUGS8217

May 31, 2009

by Gary Fields, Source:Wall Street Journal14 May 200982128212Kerlikowske Says Analogy Is Counterproductive Shift Aligns With Administration Preference for Treatment Over IncarcerationWASHINGTON 8212 The Obama administration8217s new drug czar says he wants to banish the idea that the U.S. is fighting 8220a war on drugs,8221 a move that would underscore a shift favoring treatment over incarceration

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Want To Know Why Pot Is Illegal Ask Your Governor Again

May 31, 2009

Nearly eight months ago I posted the following essay to NORML8217s blog, entitled: 8220Want To Know Why Pot Is Still Illegal? Ask Your Governor.8221Marijuana law reformers, myself included, have spilled volumes of ink commenting on the numerous reasons and vested interests responsible for the continued prohibition of cannabis. But while these lengthy writings may be

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NORMLs Weekly Legislative Round Up

May 30, 2009

Yesterday8217s NORML blog post notwithstanding, a number of state legislatures continue to move forward in support of sensible marijuana law reform.Here are some highlights and ways you can help.Rhode Island: House members overwhelmingly approved legislation last week regulating the establishment of statelicensed 8216compassion centers8217 to manufacture and provide medical marijuana to authorized patients. Rhode Island8217s

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