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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.
Recreational Marijuana Question Will Appear on Missouri Ballot This November
Polling from last month demonstrates that the measure has a good chance of passing in the deep red state.
Bishop Barber Calls on Clergy to Go to Russia to Urge Release of Brittney Griner
The WNBA star was sentenced last week to nine years in a penal colony for possessing two ounces of cannabis oil.
Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 Americans Want Marijuana Legalized
More than two thirds of Democratic respondents backed legalizing cannabis, while GOP voters were split on the issue.
Warren, Sanders Call on Biden to Issue Pardons for Cannabis-Related Convictions
Though Biden supported decriminalization on the campaign trail, he’s only pardoned nine people for marijuana charges.
Sanders Says It’s Time to “End the Failed War on Drugs” and Legalize Marijuana
The House passed legislation to legalize marijuana earlier this month, but action has stalled in the Senate.
House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill With Racial Justice Provisions
Democrats could give President Joe Biden the historic opportunity to finally end federal prohibition of cannabis.