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Josh Marshall Opposes Marijuana Legalization for Ridiculous Reasons
Josh Marshall is a very popular lefty blogger/pundit, and his comments on Prop 19 are a healthy reminder that liberals aren't always on board when it comes to marijuana reform:
Why Prop 19 Didn't Pass (And Why We'll Win Next Time)
Despite its defeat on Tuesday, Prop 19 has been widely hailed as a watershed moment for the marijuana reform movement, and I'm happy to concur. We didn't win, but we didn’t lose very badly either, and we sure as hell gained more ground than our opposition. For anyone surprised or disappointed by the outcome, let me break down why I think the vote turned out the way it did, and why we have a lot to look forward to.
Arizona Medical Marijuana Vote Too Close to Certify
Two days out, Arizona's medical marijuana vote is still too close to certify.
Arizona Medical Marijuana Initiative Still Has a Chance
Late last night we basically wrote off the Arizona medical marijuana initiative, Proposition 203.
Arizona Inching Up, Will It Make It?
With 82% of precincts reporting, Prop 203 to legalize medical marijuana is behind, 49.7%-50.3%.
Statement from Richard Lee, Prop 19 Proponent
OAKLAND, CA -- In response to the voting results on Proposition 19, the California ballot measure to control and tax marijuana, Prop. 19 proponent Richard Lee released the following statement:
Massachusetts Marijuana Questions a Clean Sweep?
If I haven't misread the state web page at 1:18am, the local mariju
Some Good News from New York
Some good news from New York: State Senator Eric Schneiderman, legislative leader of the partially successful effort to repeal the state's draconian Rockefeller Drug Laws, has cruised to a soli
Insane Drug Warrior Wins Senate Seat
Insane hardcore drug warrior Rep. Mark Kirk from Illinois is now Senator-Elect Mark Kirk, if a two and a half percent leader with 96% of precincts reporting is an indication.
Prop 19 at 56%-44% with 10% of Precincts Reporting
Update: statement from Richard Lee, Prop 19 Proponent
Oregon Not Happening
Oregon's medical marijuana dispensary initiative is down 58%-42%, with 55% of precincts reporting.
Arizona Down Slightly, But Too Soon to Fret
Arizona's medical marijuana initiative is down slightly, 50.5%-49.5%, but with only 15% of precincts reporting. I'm still predicting victory in Arizona, but we'll see.
South Dakota Not Happening
With more than 80% of precincts reporting, South Dakota's medical marijuana initiative is losing 60-40. This is a substantial drop from 2006, when the initiative won 48%.
Prop 19 Election Night Update
I wrote this for another post, but people seem to be clicking on this one, so I'm reprinting and updating here.
Massive Youth Turnout Reported in San Diego
I just heard that young voter turnout from the universities in San Diego has been so huge that they ran out of ballots. If so, that would definitely be helpful for Prop 19.
Whether Prop 19 Passes or Not, Legalization is Now Mainstream
Please check out my editorial that ran on Alternet this morning, "
Marijuana Legalization Contingent at the Stewart/Colbert Rally
I am heading downtown after finishing this blog post, to join my cohorts in the drug policy contingent at the "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" this afternoon.
Steve Cooley Hates Medical Marijuana
With all the excitement surrounding Prop 19, Steve Cooley's campaign for California Attorney General hasn't generated as much concern as it should. Americans for Safe Access has released a video to remind voters that Cooley is a vicious enemy of California's medical marijuana laws.
More Evidence that the Obama Administration Doesn't Care About Prop 19
As I pointed out last week, the threat of federal interference if Prop 19 passes has been overblown considerably by opponents of marijuana legalization. Justin Elliot at Salon has more.
Prop 19 Campaign Launches TV Ad
If Meg Whitman thinks no one in law enforcement supports legalizing marijuana, she might want to take a