To the Point
With the election, legalized marijuana may reach a tipping point
When it comes to marijuana, drug warriors are on the defensive with almost two thirds of the country now favoring legalization. Next month's ballots in several states may be the beginning of the end for prohibition on the federal level. But even advocates warn there are risks as well as benefits.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPhoto: Martin Alonso
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3 storiesTrump and Clinton campaigns hit Florida
Florida once again is a crucial battleground in the presidential campaign. Donald Trump has been there for several days, telling voters, "I'm back in my second home, Florida. I love my second home. I love Florida."
Read the story7 minNext month's election and recreational marijuana
Just 10 years ago, Americans opposed legalized marijuana by about two to one. Now those numbers have been reversed according to Gallup and the Pew Research Center . Medical marijuana has already been approved in almost half the country, and recreational use is legal in Washington State, Colorado, Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia.
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Native Americans and supporters from around the world are digging in against an oil pipeline near the Missouri River — despite being struck with batons, sprayed with Mace and charged with crimes. After the protesters lost a battle in court, the Obama Administration asked Energy Transfer, a Fortune 500 Company, to defer construction.
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