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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.

The Story Behind the Abortion Win in Ohio Offers Important Insights for 2024
The abortion rights victory in Ohio this month resulted from years of thoughtful organizing and relationship building.

South Carolina Is Ripping Infants Away From Their Mothers Over Pot Use
Marijuana may not even harm fetuses, but South Carolina now jails mothers who test positive for exposure while pregnant.

Poll Finds 70 Percent of Americans Back Legal Recreational Marijuana Use
The poll's publication comes one day after voters in Ohio passed a referendum legalizing recreational use in the state.

Biden Health Officials Recommend Downgrading Marijuana From Schedule I
Advocates say officials should go further than rescheduling the drug and have called for decriminalization.

Florida’s 2024 Ballot May Include Abortion Rights, Marijuana Legalization
Florida’s Supreme Court has struck down four out of nine citizen initiatives it reviewed over the past five years.

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.