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Chicago Suburb Begins Gentler Pot Laws

Chicago Tribune | Mary Owen | Posted 12.08.2008 | Chicago

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In Chicago Heights, getting caught with an "onion" of pot can get you a ticket. Yes, like a parking ticket. The far south suburb this week became the...

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Defending Liberty: How to Shift the Center

Shahid Buttar | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics

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While Obama has supported many LGBT rights in the past and favors secular civil unions as a solution to the inequality currently imposed, he has stopped short of calling for full marriage equality.

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Election 2008 Odds and Ends -- Waiting for Missouri and Alaska, Pro-Marijuana Initiatives and More...

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics

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We have had a virtual news blackout on what is going on in the two states we're waiting for -- Missouri's presidential results, and Alaska's senatorial results. Here is what I managed to find out.

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Barney Frank Calls For Decriminalization Of Small Amounts Of Marijuana

Politico | Josh Bresnahan | Posted 03.23.2008 | Politics

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Rep. Barney Frank will soon introduce legislation to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, the Massachusetts Democrat said during an appearance on...

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Reverse: Obama Camp Now Says He Opposes Pot Decriminalization

Washington Times | Jen Haberkorn | Posted 02.01.2008 | Politics

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Barack Obama, the senatorial candidate of 2004, might have a bone to pick with Barack Obama, the presidential candidate of 2008. Videotapes of debate...

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Obama: Decriminalize Pot

Washinton Times | Jen Haberkorn | Posted 01.31.2008 | Politics

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Last fall during a nationally televised presidential debate, Sen. Barack Obama hesitantly raised his hand and joined with most of his Democratic rival...

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Marijuana Decrim Stance Could Boost Dodd

Matt Simon | Posted 11.07.2007 | Home

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Dodd's sensible stance on marijuana decrim has distinguished him from the rest of the pack. Could this garner Dodd the notice needed to break out of the 2nd tier?

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Richardson - Yes To Medical Grass Nationwide

Matt Simon | Posted 10.25.2007 | Home

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At a campaign stop in New Hampshire, Democratic Hopeful Bill Richardson spoke about the War on Drugs and whether or not medical marijuana usage should be legalized federally.

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