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Congressional Progressive Caucus Says Dems Can Legalize MJ By Winning House, Senate Majorities This November
A newly shared agenda from the Congressional Progressive Caucus suggests that a House and Senate majority is enough for Democratic leaders to legalize cannabis, among other progressive aims.
April 24, 2024
RFK Jr. Wants To Decriminalize Pot, Psychedelics
The long-shot presidential candidate made the comments on the campaign trail last week.
July 5, 2023
Pro-Cannabis Group in South Dakota Accuses Officials of Illegal Election Interference
Group says two mayors and a sheriff have unlawfully campaigned against legalization measures.
November 3, 2022
Five States To Vote on Recreational Cannabis This Election Season
A decade after Washington and Colorado voters legalized adult-use cannabis in their respective states, voters will now decide if they will make similar moves in five states: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota
October 24, 2022
Court Rules Oklahoma Won’t Vote On Legalizing Pot in November
Oklahoma residents will have to wait up to two years to vote on a measure to legalize adult-use cannabis after the state Supreme Court denied a petition to include the question on the ballot for the November election.
September 22, 2022
California Governor Hopeful Jackie McGowan On Cannabis Reform in Newsom Recall Race
Jackie McGowan, a long-time supporter of cannabis reform, is running as a replacement candidate if current California Governor Gavin Newsom is recalled.
September 7, 2021
Joe Biden’s New Cannabis Policy Proposals Met With Criticism, Disappointment
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden is still not on board with federal legalization.
July 9, 2020
Joe Biden Reverses Previous Stance That Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug’
Former vice president and 2020 Democratic nominee hopeful Joe Biden still says there's not enough evidence to support federal cannabis legalization.
November 27, 2019
There Are 420 Days Left Until The 2020 Presidential Election
Nine Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for the third debate. With 420 days until election night, here's your rundown of where they stand on the issue of cannabis.
September 9, 2019
Some Legalization Activists Skeptical of Newly Pro-Pot 2020 Candidates
Who is a tried and true ally, and who may be riding a political wind?
February 14, 2019