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Marijuana
While You’re Lighting Up on 4/20, I’m Serving Decades in Prison for Selling Weed
I was sentenced in 1998 to 40 years in prison for selling marijuana. Even as it is decriminalized, I remain behind bars.
While Ex-Elected Officials Invest in Cannabis, I Remain in Prison for Selling It
I've spent over 24 years in prison for marijuana charges while others profit from it. How is this fair?
Wisconsin Republicans Refuse to Consider Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Use
Nearly two-thirds of Wisconsinites support the legalization of marijuana for recreational use.
Marijuana Law Reached Peak Absurdity in 2022
As cannabis startups struggle, consumers get “legally” high on sketchy synthetics sold in prohibition states.
Cannabis Industry Poured Millions Into Legalization Ballot Measures in 4 States
Nearly $10 million has gone into ballot measures in Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota since 2021.
7 in 10 Voters Support White House Move to Consider Decriminalizing Marijuana
The poll suggests that decriminalizing the drug could be a politically savvy move for Biden before the election.
Greg Abbott Rejects Biden’s Plea to Pardon Texans With Marijuana Convictions
More than half of Texas voters support legalizing marijuana in the state, a recent poll found.
Biden’s Action on Weed Convictions Is a First Step — Let’s Push for Much More
Many have fought for this for a long time, and this is just the first bold step in the right direction.
Sanders: Biden’s Marijuana Pardons Are Good — Legalization Would Be Even Better
Sanders lauded the president’s move but said that “much more needs to be done.”
Biden Announces Mass Pardons for Those Convicted of Simple Marijuana Possession
The president encouraged U.S. governors to pardon residents convicted on state-based charges.