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Disjointed is a workplace comedy starring Kathy Bates as a lifelong advocate for legalization who's finally living her dream as the owner of an L.A. — area cannabis dispensary.

Not exact matches

Certainly, there are roadblocks for brewers who are looking to combine beer and pot, but as marijuana legalization and decriminalization spreads to more states, and as consumer interest in new tastes and styles of beer grows, it's only a matter of time before the fusions become widely available.

«The irony here is that people who are against abortion should be for legalization,» she added.

Mr. Adelson, who lost a son to a drug overdose, opposes the legalization of marijuana for any use.

Boehner's move marks a fundamental shift for a man who said nine years ago he was «unalterably opposed» to legalization, and indicates that pot is increasingly supported by the American establishment even if the Attorney General still believes «good people don't smoke marijuana.»

Marijuana legalization has opened the door to a massive new industry, including psychoactive products for people who don't want to smoke anything.

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The meeting came just one day before the pope met with Kim Davis, the Kentucky County Clerk who made national headlines for refusing to issue marriage licenses because of her opposition to the Supreme Court's legalization of same sex marriage.

People who claim the «Conservative» label rarely agree on everything, in many cases they differ radically, William F. Buckley, for example, supported legalization of marijuana and cocaine, which other people who think themselves conservatives call the height of liberalism.

If marijuana is legalized, the people who decide to use it, better not blame the government for its legalization that may lead to addiction and for any crime committed while under the influence of the drug.

(CNN)- Televangelist Pat Robertson is raising eyebrows, and cheers from activists who are usually his opponents on political issues, by calling for the legalization of marijuana.

It's not unusual for the GOP in the Legislature to fare better, but this year those numbers are highlighted after the four Republican senators who voted for same - sex marriage legalization benefited from the support of deep - pocketed donors.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who followed Spitzer into the AG's office in 2006, said during the 2010 governor's race that he opposed the legalization of pot for medical use.

City Comptroller Scott Stringer, who supports legalization, released a report Tuesday estimating the annual market for marijuana could be as large as $ 3.1 billion statewide and $ 1.1 billion citywide and that it could generate as much as $ 1.3 billion annually in tax revenue.

Astorino criticized Cuomo as an Albany insider who hadn't done enough for the economy, while Cuomo campaigned on his record over the past four years, including tax cuts, tighter gun control, legalization of gay marriage, reductions in government gridlock and a renewed focus on the upstate economy.

The Democratic Party is no longer the center left party, the patriotic party, and the pro worker party of John F. Kennedy, or Franklin D, Roosevelt, it is now the party of George Mcgovern, community organizers, hippies, free traders and globalists, dumb college students, flag burners, advocates for the legalization of all drugs and the banning of all firearms, and those who think that rural America is full of dumb idiots who are not enlightened enough to understand the benefits of free trade, who believe in the stupid idea of the nation state or stupid to not vote Democratic.

The report's release comes as Cuomo faces a Democratic primary challenge from Cynthia Nixon, who has called for marijuana legalization.

(Both the flip - flops and the chameleon were rainbow - colored, which Democrats suggested was meant to associate Mr. O'Brien with the gay - rights movement; the senator he is seeking to succeed, James S. Alesi, a Republican who did not seek re-election, previously opposed same - sex marriage but voted for its legalization last year.)

In his first year, Cuomo shepherded through the legalization of same - sex marriage, flouted protesters who had dubbed him «Governor One Percent» by passing tax reforms that increase taxes on the rich, and laid the political groundwork for a brand new convention center to be built in one of New York City's outer boroughs — all largely outside of the public eye.

Now, she says with two vacancies on the state's highest court, it's time for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who championed the legalization of gay marriage in the state in 2011, to appoint a member of the LGBT community to the New York State Court of Appeals.

Now New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has advocated for legalization in the past, must sign the bill into law.

Before O'Brien's victory, the Rochester - area Senate district was in the hands of Sen. Jim Alesi, one of four Republicans who voted for the legalization of same - sex marriage in 2011, who declined to seek another two - year term.

Gottfried said he has «no idea» of how Cuomo intends to act on the expedited medical marijuana bill, which was opposed by one of the original sponsors of the Compassionate Care Act, Sen. Diane Savino, who characterized it as a vehicle for advocates seeking full legalization of pot in New York.

Buffalo Sen. Mark Grisanti, one of the four Republicans who voted in favor of the legalization of same - sex marriage and was widely considered to be in deep trouble for his party primary against Kevin Stocker, thumped his opponent with roughly 60 percent of the vote.

Cuomo, who had taken office earlier in the year, was riding a wave of liberal congratulations for the legalization of same - sex marriage in June.

John McArdle, a former top Senate GOP staffer who retired last fall after 29 years on the public payroll to become a consultant, has signed on to help the new coordinated campaign for the legalization of gay marriage in New York, sources familiar with his plans confirm.

Bill sponsor Sen. Diane Savino (D - Staten Island) said the changes grew out of conversations with lawmakers who feared legalization of marijuana for medical purposes would lead to widespread abuse.

Appelbaum, who is also a member of the Democratic National Convention executive committee, praised Cuomo for progressive accomplishments during his first two terms — like the legalization of same - sex marriage, enactment of a statewide paid family leave program, and a $ 15 - an - hour minimum wage — even while working with a Republican - controlled state Senate.

Astorino has criticized Cuomo as an Albany insider who hadn't done enough for the economy, while Cuomo campaigned on his record over the past four years, including tax cuts, tighter gun control, legalization of gay marriage, reductions in government gridlock and a renewed focus on the upstate economy.

Also in the gubernatorial primary was Randy Credico, a onetime comedian turned political activist who has campaigned for a $ 15 minimum wage, lower subway fares, universal Medicare, free state college tuition, and marijuana legalization — among other policies.

Her stance is a clear departure from that of opponent Andrew Cuomo's, who has called for more «studies» before moving forward on legalization.

She also said support is growing among the Republican conference, even among members who doubt the medical benefits of the drug but see legalization as an opportunity for economic growth in the state's poorer regions.

«We are on the same page politically,» said Credico, a longtime critic of state's infamous Rockefeller drug laws who campaigned in the Democratic primary on a platform calling for a $ 15 per hour minimum wage, Medicare - for - All, free SUNY and CUNY tuition, legalization of marijuana, a state - owned bank, and lower subway fares and bridge and tunnel tolls — all of which are issues long championed by the Green Party nominee....

A majority of Senate Republicans are opposed to Savino's Compassionate Care act, although Savino said support is growing among the 29 GOP members, particularly among lawmakers who see legalization as a potential opportunity for economic growth in the state's poorest areas.

«A lot of our resources are spent dealing with arresting and detention of individuals who are in there for drug possession, and I think we need to reform not only how we deal with the legalization of marijuana, but our sentencing reform, holistically,» Shaw said.

It was Cuomo's first endorsement of a Republican, although the governor has long said he would support the GOP senators who voted for legalization of same - sex marriage.

On Thursday, upstate Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who like Nixon is openly gay, praised Cuomo for successfully pushing for the legalization of same - sex marriage in New York in 2011.

Much was made of the fact that state Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay expressed personal support yesterday for the legalization of same - sex marriage, with some suggesting this could somehow neutralize the state Conservative Party's threat to deny its endorsement — and ballot line — to any Republican who votes «yes» on the bill.

The popular governor has long said he would support the Republican senators who voted for legalization.

Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, one of the bill's original sponsors, blames Republican inaction on the influence of Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long, who has made opposition to marijuana legalization a litmus test for Republicans seeking the endorsement of the small, but politically important, third party.

Legalization of the state takeover program was spearheaded two years ago by former state lawmaker Rob Bryan, who now sits on AAC's board of directors, and lobbying for the initiative was funded at least in part by John Bryan, the Oregon school choice booster (no relation to Rob Bryan) who founded the TeamCFA charter network.

In the case of drug legalization, one might put forth the following two hypotheses: (1) «Advocates for drug legalization tend to receive negative coverage for their positions in the mass media,» and, relatedly, (2) «Advocates for drug legalization get less coverage than those who advocate tougher antidrug laws and strict enforcement of present laws.»

Whether it's legalization or some form of decriminalization, this is a promise that Trudeau's youthful fans — who turned out to vote for the party in record numbers — are not likely to sit quietly on for long.

This week's Freedom Friday video features Ed «NJWeedman» Forchion who openly uses and advocates for the legalization of marijuana.

We talked about the public defender who made a reasoned argument for legalization, though he was not optimistic.

I agree with the legalization, but the government needs to step up and allocate proper resources and financial support to educating its populous, either for professional knowledge or just to protect those who will be using it for enjoyment.

Marijuana legalization has opened the door to a massive new industry, including psychoactive products for people who don't want to smoke anything.

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