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Campaign Manager Dave Schwartz to be on Nevada Newsmaker on February 4

Date: 
01/27/2010

Today, I taped an appearance on the Nevada Newsmakers show that will air on KRNV (Channel 4 in Reno) on February 4. I had the opportunity to discuss our initiative and confront Washoe County District Attorney Richard Gammick face-to-face.  I talked about how marijuana is safer than alcohol and refuted many of Mr. Gammick’s misleading statements. It was a good show and we look forward to it airing and educating the public with facts. We are not sure Mr.

Reno Gazette Journal links to our ad

Date: 
01/26/2010

This morning the Reno Gazette Journal wrote a quick article about our TV ad attacking Washoe County District Attorney Richard Gammick. You can check it out here.  Seems that the ad has created a bit of a stir online, with lots of comments from Washoe residents.

"What is District Attorney Gammick smoking?"

Date: 
01/25/2010

Today, we released a television ad asking what Washoe County District Attorney Richard Gammick has been smoking. Mr. Gammick seems to think that marijuana users are less responsible than alcohol drinkers, but we beg to differ. At the end of the ad, which you can see here, we ask him if he wants Washoe County to be safer. After all, marijuana is safer than alcohol and less likely to lead to acts of violence. Maybe if Mr.

Campaign manager Dave Schwartz on Face to Face

Date: 
01/22/2010

Last week, campaign manager Dave Schwartz appeared on “Face to Face with Jon Ralston” to discuss the initiative. It was a good discussion, and you can click here to watch the appearance on our videos page.

Will Nevada’s legislators show the same leadership on ending failed marijuana laws?

Date: 
01/12/2010

Today, in a 4 to 3 vote, the California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee passed A.B. 390, legislation that would tax and regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. This is the first time in U.S. history that a state legislature has ever passed—or even considered—a proposal to make marijuana legal, taxed, and regulated.