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Showing 4 articles tagged "Sheldon Adelson"

The Adelson Endowment: Why a Casino Billionaire Is Propping Up Prohibition

Gage Peake – October 28, 2016

Las Vegas casino owner Sheldon Adelson has donated tens of millions of dollars to cannabis prohibition causes. But why? Read more

Massachusetts Miracle? A Wicked-Close Race Breaks Wide Open

Bruce Barcott – October 19, 2016

Question 4, the measure to legalize and regulate the adult use of cannabis, has jumped out to a 15-point lead in the latest poll. What happened? Read more

Trump or the Prohibitionists: Who Will Get Sheldon Adelson’s Cash?

Katie Matlack – July 21, 2016

Having a staunch prohibitionist underwrite the GOP, and thereby amass influence over the party’s nominee, policies, and direction, does not bode well for legalization. Read more

Nevada Officials Endorse Legalization, While Review-Journal Does About-Face

Gage Peake – June 8, 2016

Ten current members of the Legislature were among those to urge Nevadans to support legalization. Meanwhile, a Las Vegas newspaper's editorial stance flip-flopped after being purchased by a outspoken prohibitionist. Read more