Pot Legalization Effort Moves Eastward to Maine

Pot legalization effort moves eastward to Maine
PORTLAND, Maine – Advocates of recreational marijuana use are looking to an upcoming vote in Maine as an indicator of whether the East Coast is ready to follow in the footsteps of Colorado and Washington by legalizing cannabis. Voters in Portland are …
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The Hidden Racism Of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws
Felon Leroy Jones joins other demonstrators outside court in Miami, Wednesday, April 9, 2003, where the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was hearing arguments on whether the state is doing enough to help ex-felons restore their voting rights. Jones …
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Corporate Interests In Maine Torpedeo 2014 Legalization Effort
In addition to providing deference to both medical dispensaries, registered caregivers, and applicants with real ties to the state, 5% of the taxes raised from the sales of retail marijuana would have gone to help low income patients who are suffering …
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