7 Things You Can Do To Help Legalize Marijuana

Ever wonder what some things you can do to help legalize marijuana? Here's a quick beginner's guide.

By
Samantha Cashin

7. Vote!

Maybe the most simple and important way of showing your support is by exercising your right to vote.

If your state has marijuana reform ballots, then you especially must vote. As more voters check off “yes”, the likelihood of marijuana becoming legal in your state rises.

If your state does not have reform ballots, then focus on voting for cannabis-friendly legislators. Research your states and city politicians to find out what their stance on marijuana is.

Politicians are more open to conversations regarding these issues when they want your vote, so don’t be afraid to go straight to the source when finding out the correct views of your legislators.

Don’t underestimate how much politicians need you.

Final Hit: 7 Things You Can Do To Help Legalize Marijuana

As you now know, there are many things you can do to help legalize marijuana. Some of which you can even start doing today.

It is important to voice your opinions and get behind the movement if you truly believe in it. With an increasing number of voices behind the movement, states representatives will be forced to listen.

According to Vicente, “everyone can do something, so it’s important to just spend the little free time that you have to participate in some advocacy, it goes a long way.

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Samantha Cashin

Samantha Cashin is a Canadian writer for High Times. Growing up in Victoria, B.C., Samantha credits her knowledge and passion for cannabis from the hippies she grew up surrounded by.

By
Samantha Cashin

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