Topic: Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
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Poll shows strong support for legal marijuana: Is it inevitable?
A national Rasmussen Reports poll found that 56 percent of Americans back legal marijuana regulated like tobacco or alcohol. Trends show support on the upswing.
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Modesto cop killing highlights spike in violence against police
The number of cops killed on the beat had been declining since the 1970s and was bound to end, say experts. But the killing of cops in Modesto, Calif., and Greenland, N.H., Thursday could point to other trends.
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California marijuana street fair fuels debate over legalization
The International Cannabis & Hemp Expo outside Oakland City Hall this weekend includes a spot where medical marijuana cardholders can light up – another round in the fight over legalization.
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'Dramatic change' to marijuana laws? What bill before Congress would do.
A new bipartisan bill would remove marijuana from the company of heroin and cocaine in federal regulations, leaving it to the states to legalize pot – or not. Inter-state trafficking would remain a federal crime.
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At last, Obama addresses Egypt protests – on YouTube
On Thursday, at his third YouTube forum, President Obama spoke for the first time about the anti-government protests in Egypt, and finally gave a detailed answer to legalizing marijuana.
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Marijuana legalization: why tea party might support Prop. 19
Conventional wisdom says tea party conservatives would vote against marijuana legalization in California. Yet Prop. 19 could test how serious tea partyers are about states' rights.
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A new 420 meaning: time for pro-marijuana forces to get serious
In the past, the meaning of 420 – April 20, 'National Weed Day' – has been clear: 'Have a great time.' But this year, with the pro-marijuana movement making headway in several states, some 420 rallies are taking on a more serious goal: advocacy and education.
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A marijuana tax as the next new revenue stream?
Polls suggest increased support for decriminalizing and taxing the drug, but policy may not change soon.
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