Some Good News from New York
Some good news from New York: State Senator Eric Schneiderman, legislative leader of the partially successful effort to repeal the state's draconian Rockefeller Drug Laws, has cruised to a soli
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Medical Marijuna Industry Contributes Thousands to State Candidates
In the first general election since the boom of the state's medical marijuana industry, cannabis supporters are making their voices heard the old-fashioned way: with money. Colorado medical marijuana business owners and advocates have made thousands of dollars in contributions to state candidates this year. Dispensary owners have teamed up to form a political action committee. And activists last month went so far as to host a fundraiser for attorney-general candidate Stan Garnett.
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Cuomo Opposes Medical Marijuana, Paladino Says Let the People Decide
There are two major party candidates for governor in New York. Guess which one opposes medical marijuana.
Pot and the GOP: Is the Party of âJust Say Noâ Morphing Into the Party of âJust Say Growâ?
The Republican Party is a long way from becoming the Pot Party. Nonetheless, conservative attitudes are changing at the grassroots level. The percentage of Republicans in favor of legalizing marijuana has risen quickly since 2005, jumping 7 points. And as their constituents have moved on the issue, more Republican candidates and lawmakers are refusing to toe the party line.
Sensible Voter Guide: Marijuana on the Ballot in Colorado
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Campaign Ad Attacks Rand Paul as Soft on Drugs
A pro-Democratic "super-PAC" is accusing Republican Kentucky US Senate candidate Rand Paul of being soft on drugs. But it's not working so far.
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Opposing Marijuana Legalization Could Cost Jerry Brown the Governor's Race
Prop 19 gives California voters a choice between legalization and prohibition. The gubernatorial race, on the other hand, gives voters a choice between two cowards who pledge to continue waging war on their own constituents. Just watch Republican candidate Meg Whitman boasting about her drug war credentials:
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Two Democratic Governor Candidates Say Decriminalize Marijuana
Massachusettts decriminalized in 2008. Now, Democratic gubernatorial nominees in two neighboring states are saying they want it, too.
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Rockefeller Repeal Leader Wins NY Democratic AG Nomination
A state senator with progressive drug policy stances has won the Democratic nomination for attorney general in New York.
California Democrats Bet on Bong War
Seizing on new independent polling data, proponents of Proposition 19 â the Golden State ballot measure that would make possessing and growing marijuana legal â argue the measure is going to drive younger-voter turnout in such a way that it will benefit the Democrats statewide, from gubernatorial retread Jerry Brown to Sen. Barbara Boxer.