Here are some of the top drug policy stories that go on to show beyond doubt that marijuana was in the limelight throughout 2015. This post from The Weed Blog filters out the ten most popular stories of 2015. As the year winds down, we look back on the big stories in drug policy, from marijuana reform to climbing fatal overdose levels to sentencing reforms and beyond. 1. ... Continue Reading
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California Legalization Initiatives Fight to Appear on 2016 Ballot
The campaign landscape in California is a crowded field with 18 proposed legalization initiatives fighting to appear on the state’s November 2016 ballot. This post from The Guardian reviews the proposals that are likely to be the frontrunners. Of 18 submitted proposals, Sean Parker’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act is considered the frontrunner because of his rumored financial ... Continue Reading
2016 Likely to be a Turning Point for Marijuana Legalization
Although efforts have been underway for quite some time aiming for marijuana legalization, 2016 is the year that it may happen, with California leading the way. This post from NORML Blog discusses the different ways 2016 will be a watershed year for marijuana legalization. It’s been a year of preparation for those in the legalization movement. It’s a non-election year, with ... Continue Reading
California’s Rejection of Pot Prohibition: A Potent Drug War Game-Changer
In this post from Alternet, Phillip Smith reports that an impressive coalition of reformers, advocates and industry leaders are working together on legalization initiatives in California and rejecting pot prohibition in California will have ramification far beyond the state's borders. On June 14, more than 200 people gathered at the Sebastopol Grange for a fundraiser and ... Continue Reading