Sentences with phrase «for the legalization of»

The issue of marijuana has become a hot potato politically, as Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau calls for legalization of recreational marijuana, and the Conservatives oppose the move, saying it would only increase use, especially among youth.

New York City Comptroller John Liu, trying to gain traction for his campaign for mayor, has come out as the latest advocate for the legalization of marijuana.

More Americans than ever before have expressed support for the legalization of marijuana across the country, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released Thursday.

As it is, according to Bhatia, the company's major hope may be «the potential for legalization of online gambling next year.»

Canada is preparing for the legalization of recreational marijuana later this year, but the distribution model for pot differs widely between provinces.

In many ways Mackey is still the old liberal, granola - chomping hippie he was in his early twenties: He is pro-choice, supports gay marriage, and is for the legalization of marijuana.

While Trudeau presses ahead for legalization of marijuana by next summer, some provinces say they need more time to plan for heavy lifting on regulating and policing legal pot sales.

However, in the framework of prevention activities for the legalization of incomes, received by criminal way and financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, banks will have to identify suspicious financial transactions of customers that can be associated with buying and selling tokens for Belarusian rubles, foreign currency and electronic money.

I recently wrote Commissioner Helmick concerning the amendment for the legalization of medical, recreational, and industrial cannabis which was passed and is part of the 2016 WV State Democratic Party Platform (Section C - 3).

Also read: Industry Report: Bitcoin Bursts with «Energy» RUSSIA Once again, a Russian party is pushing for the legalization of Bitcoin.

But here are some of the most ambitious proposals that the White House sees as a «priority» in exchange for any legalization of DREAMers.

The supply agreement between Aphria and Shoppers has been reached approximately seven months out from Canada's July 2018 target date for the legalization of recreational cannabis.

The same goes for legalization of marijuana, another development in our political culture that reflects the ascendancy of libertarian sentiments among the general public.

When psychologists argue for the legalization of child - adult marriages — will you use that same logic?

According to the translation, Lively claimed, again, that lobbying for the legalization of hom.ose.xuality originates from outside the country, by agents of millionaire George Soros.

Because EVERY valid argument that folks have make for redefining marriage for Gays, can equally be used for the legalization of Polygamy (think Sharia Law), and even group marriages.

In this essay I will unpack and scrutinize the main arguments for the legalization of homosexual marriage and bring to light the negative effects of measures demanded by advocates of legalization.

(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.

I've long been an advocate for the legalization of hemp (it still isn't in some places!)

I'm entirely for the legalization of marijuana.

Gov. Cuomo has said he will push for the legalization of same - sex marriage.

Of course, a major caveat here is it is overly simplistic to suggest the LGBT lobby is purely pushing for the legalization of same - sex marriage.

There is support for legalization of gay marriage (52 - 39), which Cuomo said during the campaign would be a priority for his first year in office.

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 official advocacy for the legalization of same - sex marriage is on the draft platform of the Democratic National Convention, a move that comes following a national campaign of bold - faced politicians and officials pushing for the measure.

Marihuana is far from being the only «recreational» drug, yet you do not see (many) people claiming for the legalization of, say, LSD or MDMA.

«Mad Men» star John Slattery is the latest prominent New Yorker to appear in a video for the Human Rights Campaign's push for the legalization of same - sex marriage.

Drugs way nastier than marihuana (including methadona, heroine and other opium derivatives) are part of standard medical treatments; making marihuana a prescription drug is not an argument for marihuana legalization because that would mean being for the legalization of novocaine, morphine and all of the other nasty stuff.

A subplot to these endorsements has been Cuomo's reminder that he successfully pushed for the legalization of same - sex marriage in 2011, a development that spurred President Obama to change his mind publicly on the issue.

ALBANY — Executives from the largest mixed martial arts league will begin their annual lobbying effort Tuesday, hopeful the inclusion of enabling legislation in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal will pave the way for legalization of the sport in New York State.

Young demonstrator takes part in a march calling for the legalization of marijuana.

Cuomo, whose favorable rating reached a soaring 70 % in this week's Siena poll, called for the legalization of gay marriage in his State of the State address earlier this month.

In Part 1 of his weekly «Mondays with the Mayor» interview on NY1, Mayor de Blasio talks to Errol Louis about the growing mainstream support for the legalization of marijuana in New York, and the mayor's plan to open safe injection centers in the city.

CITY HALL — Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a bill Tuesday that could pave the way for the legalization of gay marriage in New York State, and the state Legislature is one vote away from passing it.

«That Canadian company paid Mr. Pigeon $ 388,000 between 2010 and 2015 to help in their consulting and lobbying efforts in order to gain legislation providing for the legalization of internet gambling,» acting U.S. Attorney J.P. Kennedy said.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon on Wednesday in a video called for the legalization of marijuana in New York, a move she said would end a racist drug policy that disproportionately impacts black and Hispanic people.

She's also pushing hard for the legalization of marijuana in New York, and recommitted to the issues she's advocated for years, including LGBTQ and women's rights and adequate funding for public education.

Nixon has called for a legalization of marijuana in New York.

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.

The chief executive officer of the sporting goods chain Modell's today announced his support for the legalization of mixed - martial arts in New York.

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.

Support has been building for the legalization of support since the start of the year after the measure had been bottled up in the Assembly for the last several legislative sessions.

Comedian, actor and director John Leguizamo joined the Human Rights Campaign's push for the legalization of same - sex marriage, a campaign that has refocused itself into a national effort following the measure's successful passage here in New York.

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.

«To me it's just the camel's nose underneath the tent for the legalization of marijuana,» said state Sen. Martin Golden (R - Brooklyn).

«Chris King says his «bold and progressive» plan as governor now includes abolishing the death penalty and legalizing recreational marijuana» via Mitch Perry of WMNF — Labeling it as «incredibly bold,» Democratic gubernatorial candidate King unveiled a criminal reform package on Tuesday that included a call to end the death penalty and full support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida.

Public Advocate Letitia James, a rumored 2021 mayoral candidate, is calling for the legalization of marijuana for adult recreational use in New York State amid a nationwide movement pushing for legalization and renewed attention around racial disparities in drug - related arrests.

Labeling it as «incredibly bold,» Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King unveiled a criminal justice reform package on Tuesday that included a call to end the death penalty and full support for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida.

And next weekend, the New York State Democratic party, which is de-facto controlled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, intends to introduce a resolution calling for the legalization of recreational use of the drug.

The U.S. Attorney's Office said Pigeon, through one of his LLCs, contracted with the company to do a variety of tasks — including lobbying for the legalization of internet gambling in New York.