No Reschedule for Marijuana
Last week we reported on President Biden’s announcement for his marijuana reform. We mentioned the policy and how it would only have a limited reach for marijuana crimes. Our hope…
Overdue Marijuana Reform Leaving Much to be Desired
Yesterday President Biden announced a marijuana reform. While overdue this reform only has a limited practical impact. The pardon will only affect a small portion of lower-level marijuana offenders and without…
Rhode Island takes up marijuana legalization
Add Rhode Island to the list of states looking seriously at ending marijuana prohibition, and the damage its done to America’s civil liberties: …Rhode Island House and Senate committees have…
California bill would create interstate market for marijuana
While the federal government continues to pursue marijuana prohibition, the states continue to lead. And one piece of legislation in California could pose the most serious challenge yet to the…
Missouri voters may get to decide on marijuana legalization
Missouri voters may get the opportunity to end marijuana prohibition in 2022. Both a petition drive to put a measure on the November ballot and a state legislative effort to…
Congressional Democrats botch marijuana legalization
Congress is considering Democratic bill that would, supposedly, legalize marijuana throughout the country. While pursuing legalization is a good thing, the legislative path Democrats have chosen is so tangled and…
Thomas: federal marijuana prohibition may be outdated
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called into questioned federal marijuana prohibition, saying the fed’s inconsistent laws and enforcement have undermined the government’s case for keeping weed illegal. “A prohibition on…
Connecticut and Texas expand marijuana access
The Connecticut General Assembly has approved legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana: Starting on July 1, Connecticut residents 21 and over will be allowed to purchase or possess up…
Marijuana prohibition still rules official Washington
The Biden administration is happy to talk about expanding the federal government’s role in everyday life. It’s far less eager to talk about the president’s dogged determination to keep fighting…
Schumer Will Make a Push to End Marijuana Prohibition With or Without Biden
President Joe Biden is a life-long drug warrior, having advocated for prohibition and strict drug law enforcement throughout his political career. But the old drug warrior faces a determined legalization…
