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Kamala Harris: “We Need to Legalize” Recreational Marijuana Use
Harris acknowledged that, on criminalization, "We know historically what that has meant and who has gone to jail.”
Viral TikTok Videos Erase Kamala Harris’s Record as California’s “Top Cop”
From the drug war to the death penalty, Kamala Harris's past as a prosecutor deserves scrutiny.
Exploitation of Chinese Immigrants Pervades the Marijuana Industry
From unsafe working conditions to wage theft and assault, Chinese immigrant laborers suffer in Oklahoma and beyond.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Pardons 175,000 Cannabis-Related Charges in the State
Past prohibitions on cannabis “have been intentionally deployed to hold back entire communities,” Moore said.
Biden’s Marijuana Policies Help Business But Not the Victims of the War on Drugs
Rescheduling will provide tax benefits for weed companies, but it won't help those who have suffered criminalization.
Federally Subsidized Tenants Are Being Evicted for Pot Even Where It’s Legal
Legalizing marijuana statewide while upholding a federal ban for low-income tenants only reinforces historic inequities.
Democratic Senators Submit Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Use
“It’s time for Congress to wake up,” New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said, regarding changes to cannabis laws.
The Biden Administration Is Reportedly Moving to Reclassify Marijuana
The proposed reclassification would recognize that cannabis has medical uses and less potential for abuse.
Texas AG Paxton Sues 5 Cities to Block Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinances
Despite Paxton's lawsuit, polls show that two-thirds of Texans support legalizing recreational marijuana.
Warren, Sanders Urge Biden to Go a Step Further on Marijuana and Deschedule It
The Biden administration has taken steps toward loosening restrictions on marijuana, but advocates say it’s not enough.