This November, Californians go to the polls to decide on the legalization of recreational pot. In a special program, Take Two's A Martinez explores what the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, known as Proposition 64, could mean for the state’s economy and public health, and aims to address concerns around... Read more

Respected progressive leader and former Chairman of U.S. House Education Committee says Prop 64 “will protect CA’s youth and invest money into education and prevention, not more criminalization and incarceration”   SACRAMENTO—Today, George Miller, the respected former Congressman who represented the East Bay for 40 years (1975-2015), officially endorsed Proposition... Read more

California residents will decide whether to fully legalize the recreational use of marijuana this November in a vote that's likely to have a major influence on marijuana policy in other U.S. states regardless of which way it goes. One of the more nuanced arguments against legalization in California is that... Read more

California's likely voters appear poised to pass Proposition 64 to legalize recreational marijuana. The 61.8% who say they will vote yes, in favor of Prop 64 reflects a modest increase since we last tested the issue in February of this year. Moreover, support appears relatively enthusiastic, with a plurality (44.7%)... Read more

Dear {{ recipient.first_name_or_friend }}, We've been saying our opponents have been mobilizing. Now they have cash. We learned last week that Kevin Sabet, a fierce opponent of marijuana policy reform throughout the country, has earmarked $2 million to fight against Prop. 64.Sabet has made a career of working to perpetuate marijuana prohibition—which as we know, unjustly... Read more

This November, a marijuana legalization measure will be put to voters in the most populous and influential US state. If Californians vote “yes” on Proposition 64—which beat out 21 competing cannabis legalization initiatives to make it onto the ballot—their decision will resonate far beyond the Golden State’s borders. It’s pretty... Read more

Editorial: California should decriminalize recreational marijuana use (East Bay Times) Once again, California voters must decide whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. They have previously rejected such initiatives, and while Proposition 64 -- this year's incarnation -- isn't perfect, it is a much more thoughtful proposal that should be passed.Prop.... Read more

BY CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO The California campaign to legalize recreational marijuana filed a lawsuit Thursday in Sacramento Superior Court asking a judge to disallow several of what it deems false or misleading statements submitted by opponents as their official ballot arguments. Ballot arguments, which appear in the voter information guide, are... Read more

Official state organization for physicians specializing in “general preventive medicine and public health says Prop 64 "is a comprehensive measure that will protect public health and fund vital youth programs”   SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Academy of Preventive Medicine (CAPM) today announced its support for Proposition 64, the consensus... Read more

The Golden State is quite likely to legalize marijuana on election day. What then? By Phillip Smith Twenty years ago, California led the way on weed, becoming the first state in the nation to approve medical marijuana. Now, while it's already lost the chance to be the first to legalize... Read more