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Alabama introduces marijuana legalization bill

:: Friday, April 05, 2013
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Alabama seeks to join Colorado and Washington state in becoming the third state to legalize marijuana.

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US federal drug prosecutors flip sides to defend Colombian drug traffickers

:: Thursday, February 28, 2013
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They’ve become disillusioned with the US war on drugs.

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Bill to end federal marijuana prohibition to be introduced in Congress today

:: Tuesday, February 05, 2013
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The end of pot prohibition could come sooner than you think.

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Obama finally charts a course of action on Colorado and Washington’s weed laws

:: Friday, December 14, 2012
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And it’s totally chill.

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White House breaks silence on Colorado and Washington’s new weed laws

:: Thursday, December 06, 2012
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But they don’t really say anything.

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Keeping the green market black: a pot-smoker’s case against legalizing weed

:: Monday, October 01, 2012
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The last thing we want is Big Tobacco co-opting Big Marijuana.

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With Ron Paul and Barney Frank retiring, who will lead pro-marijuana bill?

:: Wednesday, September 05, 2012
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Which politicians will lead the marijuana legalization effort after Ron Paul and Barney Frank exit stage left?

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Oregon will soon be the third state to qualify for marijuana legalization

:: Monday, July 09, 2012
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A move that will actually create jobs and revenue for the state.

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Marijuana legalization does not increase probability of use, according to researchers

:: Monday, June 18, 2012
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But, wait… that’s what politicians endorsed by alcohol, tobacco and pharmaceutical lobbies have been telling us. Why would they lie?

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NYC joins America’s pot party: Arrests down 25% in last six months

:: Wednesday, June 06, 2012
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NYPD has started chilling out on weed arrests.

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Majority of Americans support marijuana legalization

:: Thursday, May 24, 2012
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56% of Americans say you should be able to toke legally.

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74% of American voters want Obama to respect state medical marijuana laws

:: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Even conservatives agree. Astonishing.

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On 4/20: 5 champions of marijuana legalization

:: Friday, April 20, 2012
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Here are five champions of marijuana legalization, ranging from former presidents to investors.

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On 4/20: 5 enemies of marijuana legalization

:: Friday, April 20, 2012
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It’s not all roses (or should I say buds) out there: powerful interests are still aligned against legalization.

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President Obama’s anti-marijuana crusade is pure electoral bullshit

:: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Roll that up and smoke it, America.

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Colorado Democratic Party supports bill to treat marijuana like alcohol

:: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Looks like pot could become totally legal in Colorado in November.

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Does D.C.’s new marijuana superstore signal growing acceptance of pot?

:: Monday, April 02, 2012
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One more toke over the line.

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Will Gary Johnson Move Obama on Marijuana?

:: Thursday, April 21, 2011
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Gary Johnson, former Republican governor of New Mexico, announced his presidential candidacy today. Will his presence in the 2012 race have an impact on President Obama’s marijuana politics?

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