Showing 4 articles for
Sheldon Adelson
The Adelson Endowment: Why a Casino Billionaire is Propping Up Prohibition
Las Vegas casino owner Sheldon Adelson has donated tens of millions of dollars to cannabis prohibition causes. But why?
Massachusetts Miracle? A Wicked-Close Race Breaks Wide Open
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?
Trump or the Prohibitionists: Who Will Get Sheldon Adelson’s Cash?
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.
Nevada Officials Endorse Legalization, While Review-Journal Does About-Face
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.