The big news of the US election is that Barack Obama has won a second term as President but there were other important votes, including those at state level on drug policies.
The big news of the US election is that Barack Obama has won a second term as President but there were other important votes, including those at state level on drug policies.
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We often think of the US as having draconian laws with regard to drugs. A more progressive side was seen this week in a number of votes, most significantly legalising cannabis in two states, Colorado and Washington.
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States lead way in legalising cannabis
The big news of the US election is that Barack Obama has won a second term as President but there were other important votes, including those at state level on drug policies.
We often think of the US as having draconian laws with regard to drugs. A more progressive side was seen this week in a number of votes, most significantly legalising cannabis in two states, Colorado and Washington.
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