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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Over 1,000 Medical Professionals Say That Fracking Must Be Stopped, and More
The medical experts say that two immediate steps should be taken to protect our families and our communities.
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Western States’ Regulation of Pot Provides Template For Rest of Nation
Lawmakers in some states are applying the principles of legalization, regulation and education to cannabis. Ultimately, only criminals benefit from prohibition.
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Feds Won’t Enforce Money-Laundering Laws Against Banks Doing Business With Pot Stores
But many banks will still be uneasy since federal law is not changing.
DPA and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Introduce Bill Allowing Drug Czar to Speak the Truth About Marijuana
President Obama has said that marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol and that legalization in Colorado and Washington should move forward.
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Florida Does it Again
Studies have generally found that a number of initiatives can make a campus safer, but arming its populace is typically not among them.
DC Council Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana and End Marijuana Possession Arrests in DC
It is viewed by both council members and advocates as a model for other jurisdictions looking to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
DC Close to Decriminalizing Marijuana, Maintains Public Consumption as a Criminal Offense
On Tuesday, the DC city council voted 11 to 1 to decriminalize marijuana possession in the nation's capital.
New York Senator Chuck Schumer and Texas Governor Rick Perry Support CO and WA Right to Legalize Marijuana
Today, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) expressed his support for allowing states to move forward with taxing and regulating marijuana.
New Jersey State Senator Announces Plans to Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill
New Jersey's current marijuana laws are unfair, unpopular and wasteful.
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Pot
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