from oregonlive.com: It’s shaping up to be a pivotal year in marijuana policy with Oregon playing a key role in the debate over legalizing the drug, The New York Times reports. More than half of the states are considering liberalizing their marijuana laws, reports New York Times writer Rick Lyman. Oregon and Alaska are two states seen as most likely to legalize this year, he reports. And while it could be a historic year for advocates of cannabis, opponents too see it as a chance to disrupt the pro-pot momentum.