Moving Forward

November 6, 2012

Initiative 502 has passed in Washington State, with portions of the measure becoming law on December 6th of this year (the 1 ounce decrim and the new DUID mandate). The rest will follow a year later. Regardless of what side of the debate you were on, this is the reality of our current cannabis policies [...]

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Deconstructing I-502: Opposition In Summary

October 10, 2012

[Ed. Note: This is part 8 of Sensible Washington's multi-part analysis of I-502.] Our opposition to Initiative 502 was not a decision made in haste. We examined this measure from multiple angles, looking at the political ramifications, the legal implications, and the social benefits and consequences. We came to a clear conclusion: Initiative 502 is [...]

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End Cannabis Prohibition!

September 29, 2012

Cannabis prohibition has failed. It’s time we take a sensible approach to our cannabis policies, and legalize it for adults. As we move forward in preparation of our 2013 initiative, here are some key reasons why we should re-legalize cannabis: – Cannabis prohibition has inflated our prison populations with nonviolent individuals. Many have heard this [...]

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Sensible Washington Participating in High Times Legalization Panel

September 5, 2012

Sensible Washington co-founders and attorneys Douglas Hiatt and Jeffrey Steinborn (who is also on NORML’s Board of Directors), will be featured in a “Legalization Panel” at Seattle’s High Times 2012 Medical Cannabis Cup on Saturday, September 16th at 2PM. They will be joined by Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, and Alison Holcomb, Drug Policy Director [...]

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Help Bring Reform, Volunteer for Sensible Washington!

September 2, 2012

We’ve always been, and continue to be, an organization run and powered by volunteers. We’re definitively grassroots, and our ability to grow the conversation surrounding cannabis law reform has been possible only because of our volunteers, and their dedication to change. This is truer now more than ever, and we need your help! As we [...]

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Judge Jim Gray Endorses Sensible Washington

August 20, 2012

Judge Jim Gray, running mate to presidential candidate Gary Johnson, officially endorsed our organization on Saturday. This endorsement also encompasses our planned 2013 initiative to repeal adult cannabis prohibition. In speaking with us, Judge Gray stated, “I have a lot of respect for your organization, and I’m more than happy to give you my full [...]

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