Four Ohio Cities Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Lead Way for Entire State to Nullify Federal Prohibition

Statewide efforts to legalize marijuana in Ohio failed at the ballot box last year, but several cities pressed ahead, voting to decriminalize cannabis within their city limits. This takes a solid first step toward effectively nullifying prohibition in practice. Voters in the Ohio cities of Bellaire, Logan, Newark and Roseville all approved marijuana decriminalization measures…

Continue ReadingFour Ohio Cities Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Lead Way for Entire State to Nullify Federal Prohibition

Two More States Legalize Hemp, Setting Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

Lost in the shuffle on election day, voters in two states legalized industrial hemp, setting the foundation to further nullify federal prohibition.

Continue ReadingTwo More States Legalize Hemp, Setting Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

Voters in Arkansas, North Dakota Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

BISMARCK, ND, Nov. 8, 2016 – Voters in North Dakota and Arkansas have approved ballot measures legalizing medical marijuana, taking a first step toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition of cannabis in effect. Arkansas has become the first state in the Bible Belt to legalize medical marijuana. With their approval of Issue 6 on Tuesday, voters will…

Continue ReadingVoters in Arkansas, North Dakota Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

Voters in World’s 6th Largest Economy Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Marijuana Prohibition

Legalization of marijuana in California removes a huge layer of laws prohibiting the possession and use of marijuana in the world's 6th largest economy, something that will be extremely difficult for federal prohibitionists to overcome.

Continue ReadingVoters in World’s 6th Largest Economy Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Marijuana Prohibition

Massachusetts Voters Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Prohibition, Legalize Marijuana by Passing Question 4

BOSTON (Nov. 8, 2016) – Voters in Massachusetts have approved a ballot measure legalizing marijuana for general use by adults, a big step toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition of cannabis in effect. With 64 percent of the precincts reporting, Tenth Amendment Center projects Question 4 as the winner by a margin of 53-47. With passage of…

Continue ReadingMassachusetts Voters Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Prohibition, Legalize Marijuana by Passing Question 4

Florida Voters Approve Medical Marijuana, First Step to Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Prohibition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2016) – Voters in Florida have approved a ballot measure legalizing medical marijuana, taking a big step toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition of cannabis in effect. With passage of Amendment 2, qualifying patients in Florida will be able to access marijuana for medical use. With 7.5 millions votes counted, of the…

Continue ReadingFlorida Voters Approve Medical Marijuana, First Step to Nullify Unconstitutional Federal Prohibition

Ballot Initiatives are a Powerful Strategy to Take on Federal Power

With its emphasis on controlling governments, the right is failing strategically, providing a valuable lesson for activists seeking to limit federal power through state action. The left has simply outflanked conservatives who control the vast majority of state governments by taking their issues directly to the people via ballot initiatives. Republicans currently control both houses…

Continue ReadingBallot Initiatives are a Powerful Strategy to Take on Federal Power

Arizona Voters to Decide on Legalizing Marijuana This Fall, Despite Federal Prohibition

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Aug. 17, 2016) – The Arizona secretary of state has approved a ballot measure to legalize the adult use and retail sale of marijuana in the state. This provides the opportunity to take another step toward nullifying federal prohibition in effect. If passed by Arizona voters, Proposition 205 would legalize marijuana for recreational…

Continue ReadingArizona Voters to Decide on Legalizing Marijuana This Fall, Despite Federal Prohibition

Massachusetts Voters to Decide on Legalizing Marijuana This Fall, Despite Federal Prohibition

BOSTON, Mass. (Aug. 2, 2016) – The Massachusetts secretary of state has approved a ballot measure to legalize adult use and retail sale of marijuana in the state. This provides the opportunity to take another step toward nullifying federal prohibition in effect. Last week, the secretary confirmed The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol has…

Continue ReadingMassachusetts Voters to Decide on Legalizing Marijuana This Fall, Despite Federal Prohibition