legalization

During a debate while running for re-election in 2014, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper was asked whether voters in his state had been "reckless" when they approved marijuana legalization two years earlier. "To a certain extent you could say it was reckless," he replied. Last May, after...

With five states set to vote on recreational marijuana legalization in November, many Americans are looking to the biggest experiment in legal weed in the US: Colorado, which legalized pot in early 2014 and now has more than two years of data showing various impacts of the policy. Reviews of...

For a few years now Americans’ have disputed on the legalization of cannabis, also known as marijuana. Recreational cannabis is legal in four states: Oregon, Colorado, Alaska, and Washington state. This November, five states will vote to legalize recreational cannabis: California, Massachusetts...

The central, obvious debate over marijuana policy that Massachusetts voters will decide in November is whether or not to legalize and allow companies to sell it. The factions on either side - Yes on 4, the pro-legalization campaign, and the opposition Campaign for a Safe and Healthy...

Those of us who support the full legalization of marijuana are greatly benefiting from political reforms adopted during what is frequently referred to as the Progressive Era in this country. The principal objective of the progressive movement was eliminating corruption in government, and to...

Boston - Supporters and opponents of legalizing marijuana in Massachusetts on Thursday clahed over a fundraising email sent by the pro-marijuana camp and exchanged words about the ballot question on legalization, Question 4, potentially easing the opioid epidemic. Earlier this week, Will...

This semester, students of Political Science 179, a class that hosts various guests throughout the course, will gather in Pauley Ballroom to learn about issues relevant to the 2016 election - with the class's first speakers focused on legalizing recreational marijuana in California. On...

Let me start by saying that I fully support decriminalization and recreation use. I feel that what you do to yourself should be your own business. I however don't agree with the nations priorities. The fact that we have gotten majority vote to legalize and the government says no we will not obey...

Patrick Kennedy, a recovering drug addict, former Rhode Island congressman and member of the nation's most famous political family, is spearheading a national campaign to thwart legalization of recreational marijuana. Hezekiah Allen, a former Humboldt County marijuana farmer like his parents...

The push to legalize marijuana is in full force and a look at just how swiftly attitudes are changing nationwide is nearly enough to make anyone start buying pot penny stocks left and right. Though there has been both disappointing and encouraging signs from the federal government in regard to...

Florida voters are poised to make some patients in the state users of medical marijuana. So far, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana while three states and D.C. have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Besides Florida, Missouri and Arkansas will also...

Mother Jones took a look at various legalization measures on the ballot this year and how they might help - or not - Hillary Clinton's chances in swing states. Some political analysts see ballot measures as a way to boost turnout in key constituencies. The anti-gay marriage constitutional...

Sacramento — As voters consider marijuana-legalization efforts in several states this November, they can expect opposition from the usual pot opponents like law-enforcement groups and anti-drug activists — but some of the most ardent foes come, unexpectedly, from within the marijuana community...

Those who dare, win - or so the saying goes. Or, in other words, taking big risks can yield big rewards. That's what makes the world of venture capital so exciting, or, for the rest of us, a trip to the roulette table. Though there's no such thing as a sure thing, sometimes you can see the...

Boston - As proponents gathered outside the State House Wednesday, Aug. 3 to urge support for marijuana legalization and condemn arguments against it as rooted in fear, opponents of a ballot question to allow the adult use of marijuana released a list of 119 members of the Legislature opposing...

In a Medium post touting his Libertarian presidential candidacy, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson addressed a variety of policies in his platform, including fiscally conservative policies, criminal justice reform and caution before committing troops overseas. He also returned to what has...

There is a growing body of research that Big Pharma is trying to keep under wraps and hide from you that reveals the threat medical marijuana poses. These multi-billion dollar drug companies are doing anything and everything they can to prevent the legalization of medical marijuana, but the...

There is a growing body of research that Big Pharma is trying to keep under wraps and hide from you that reveals the threat medical marijuana poses. These multi-billion dollar drug companies are doing anything and everything they can to prevent the legalization of medical marijuana, but the...

Thousands of people took to the streets of Berlin to advocate for the legalization of cannabis on Saturday. More than 4,000 people participated in what is known locally as the Hanfparade (hemp parade), according to local police. Demonstrators are pushing for the legalization of the illicit...

Cleveland - Cannabis. Hash. Weed. Locoweed. Pot. Grass. Mary Jane. Bud. Reefer. Hemp. Dope. Acapulco Gold. As you know, these are all synonyms for marijuana (there are many more), and they are especially helpful if one is writing a column about the stuff and doesn't want to type "marijuana"...