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Ma*****na is now legal in Oregon!

“Burnside Burn” Celebration of Ma*****na Legalization in Oregon a Huge Success | Portland NORML The end of ma*****na prohibition came at the stroke of midnight and a crowd that spanned the entire length of the Burnside Bridge gathered to celebrate.

The War on Kids: Undercover Cop Tricks Autistic Student into Selling Him W**d (Vice Documentary)

Undercover Cop Tricks Autistic Student into Selling Him W**d (Full Length) Subscribe to VICE here! http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE This is the story of Jesse Snodgrass, a kid with Aspergers Syndrome who was entrapped by an undercove...

Tom Burns named OLCC's director of ma*****na programs

Tom Burns named OLCC's director of ma*****na programs Tom Burns, the individual tasked with the implementation of Oregon's HB 3460 to license and regulate medical ma*****na facilities has been named OLCC'...

Portugal decriminalized drug use in 2000, and addiction has been cut in half. The country's approach to drug policy is the exact opposite of the US: they treats addicts as people suffering from a disease rather than criminals who should to be punished. Over the past decade, Portugal has doubled spending on treatment and prevention rather than on police and jails. The government also provides addicts with the help they need including free needle exchanges, free rehab programs, and transition back to a healthy life. Share if the US should follow Portugal's example.

Source: http://read.bi/1qYIxb5

"Because it is clear that a significant majority of voters in Multnomah County support the legalization of ma*****na in certain amounts, this office will dismiss the pending charges related to conduct which will otherwise become legal July 1, 2015"

Multnomah County District Attorney's Office says it will dismiss ma*****na cases, won't... Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill's office released a statement to The Oregonian Monday afternoon saying prosecutors will dismiss a total of 21 pending ma*****na cases. All involve ma*****na-related activities that will be legal when the new law becomes effective July 1, 2015.

The Economic Impact of Legalization in Oregon A comprehensive analysis released today by ECONorthwest, one of the most respected independent economic forecasting firms in the country, found that ma*****na regulation in Oregon would generate $38.5 million in excise tax revenue in the first year.

August 2nd marks 77 years of federal ma*****na prohibition. With New Approach, we have the best chance we have ever had to end prohibition in Oregon, but we need you! Please make a donation so we can continue fighting for sensible ma*****na policy here in Oregon. We can't do this without you.

We need you! Please help us end prohibition of ma*****na in Oregon - we can't do this without you.

Big endorsement from Drug Policy Alliance's founder Ethan Nadelmann. New Approach Oregon's initiative described as "the new gold standard" of ma*****na reform efforts.

The "Gold Standard" of Ma*****na Reform One of the country's leading drug policy reformers visited Oregon Tuesday to make a pitch for legalizing ma*****na, calling our initiative headed to the November ballot "the new gold standard" of ma*****na reform efforts.

Marc Emery, B.C.'s 'prince of pot,' to return after 5 years in U.S. prison When the poster child for ma*****na legalization is released from a U.S. prison later this week, Marc Emery will be re-entering a world where many of his ideas have taken root and in some places have sprouted right up.

Do you know any OMMP patients? New Approach Oregon is looking to hear from them!

Calling All OMMP Patients Do you know any OMMP patients? We'd like to know: How does the current law inhibit them? Do they have to drive long distances to obtain medicine?

Students for Sensible Drug Policy endorses Students For A Better Tomorrow Today for the ASPSU elections! :D

Vote here: http://elections.aspsu.pdx.edu/

SSDP Chapter Leaders Run for Student Government at Portland State University | Students for... Portland State University is currently holding elections for its student government body and the chapter leaders of Portland State SSDP, Greta Gibbens and Romain Bonilla, have volunteered as tribute to represent their fellow students and promote sensible drug policies on their campus.