Marijuana Approved For Recreation Use In Colorado And Washington... But The Federal Government Still Says It's Illegal -- Daily Mail
* Measures allow adults over age 21 to buy up to an ounce of marijuana from heavily-regulated stores
* An even more liberal measure failed to pass in Oregon
* Fifteen other states an the District of Columbia allow medical use of drug
* Opponents say legalization will lead to more impaired driving and more children abusing marijuana
Voters in Colorado and Washington state legalized the recreational use of marijuana last night, placing the drug nearly on par with alcohol and cigarettes for the first time in U.S. history.
For the first time, residents of both states will soon be able to walk into dispensaries and purchase up to an ounce of marijuana for personal use -- no prescription required. Users only have to prove they are at least 21.
Fifteen other states and the District of Columbia have approved marijuana for medical use, but it requires a doctor's prescription and certification that it will be used to treat a chronic health condition.
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More News On America Voting To Legalize Marijuana
Voters May Have Won The Drug War On Election Night -- Business Insider
Three US states poised to legalise cannabis and defy 'war on drugs' -- The Guardian
Marijuana's Big Moment -- Rolling Stone
Colorado and Washington vote to become first US states to legalize marijuana -- RT
Colorado, Washington Pot Legalization Deals Drug War Major Blow -- Huffington Post
War on drugs: Beginning of the end? Two states legalize marijuana in defiance of federal prohibition -- Natasha Lennard, Slate
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