By Morgan Humphrey On November 8, Californians have the opportunity to make a giant leap in social justice reform by passing Proposition 64.  Under Prop. 64, adults 21 years and older will be legally allowed to purchase, transport, and consume marijuana.   The initiative would regulate marijuana productions and sales, and... Read more

Supporters Aim to Get Out the Word, and the Vote, Out for Prop. 64 with Community Events and Social Media Push LOS ANGELES—On Friday, October 28th, at 1 p.m., Latino community leaders will hold a kickoff event to for a Get Out The Vote (GOTV) push in the Latino community... Read more

By Tony Newman A group of well-known actors and musicians today came out in favor of Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, a voter initiative on the November 2016 ballot that will control, regulate and tax responsible adult use, sale and cultivation of marijuana in California. Artists for... Read more

Jesse Williams, Shailene Woodley, Olivia Wilde, Danny Glover, Russell Simmons and Numerous Other Actors, Musicians and Advocates Favor Historic Initiative that Would End Discriminatory Arrests, Earn Nearly a Billion in Tax Revenue, and Protect Young People A group of well-known actors and musicians today came out in favor of Proposition... Read more

Short Video Features Harrington and His Grandmother Discussing Benefits of Marijuana  Harrington’s Grandmother: “I haven’t been able to read the words of my bible in over three years. I’m healed.”  Retired 16-year NBA veteran Al Harrington is featured in a powerful new video that just launched on TheRoot.com. In it... Read more

California, the first state to legalize medical marijuana 20 years ago, will vote in November on whether to legalize recreational use for people over the age of 21. With 39 million residents and the world’s 6th-largest economy, California’s status could resonate throughout the country. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Mike Taibbi... Read more

This year the pharmaceutical, alcohol and prison food industries have all weighed in to oppose marijuana legalization initiatives across the country. This comes as little surprise: These industries all have financial interests in keeping marijuana illegal. By funding anti-legalization efforts, they’re simply admitting it. What does surprise me is that... Read more

Veterans of war and medical cannabis gather to voice support for the legalization of cannabis for adults in California Marin—A group of veterans and long-time activists join with Drug Policy Action at an 11 a.m. press conference on Friday in San Rafael to announce their overwhelming support for Proposition 64,... Read more

CCPR chair Dale Sky Jones made the endorsement official at the New West Summit in San Francisco today SAN FRANCISCO—The Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform (CCPR), and other long time activists and leaders from California’s cannabis community joined with Drug Policy Action today to announce their overwhelming support for Proposition... Read more

CCPR chair Dale Sky Jones made the endorsement official at the New West Summit in San Francisco today SAN FRANCISCO—The Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform (CCPR), and other long time activists and leaders from California’s cannabis community joined with Drug Policy Action today to announce their overwhelming support for Proposition... Read more