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President Joe Biden
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Senate Bill Calls for Action To Free Americans Detained in Russia
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin and 20 cosponsors speak out in defense of Americans who are still imprisoned because of “arbitrary” arrests.
Poll Finds Most Weed Consumers Would Vote for Pro-Cannabis Candidate Regardless of Party
A poll of likely voters who use weed shows that Democrats could find a path to success by leaning into support for cannabis policy reform.
Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications
PARDON is requesting more money to fund additional staff members to address incoming cannabis pardon applications.
Americans Pay Double for Drugs, Biden Fact-Checkers Find
President Joe Biden said Americans are paying double for prescription drugs, and his comments check out according to fact-checkers.
Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Other states should follow Massachusetts' lead.
In State of the Union Address, Biden Vows to Review Federal Reclassification of Pot
President Joe Biden discussed cannabis reclassification and expungement during his State of the Union address.
Survey Shows Broad Support for MJ Rescheduling, Boost for Biden if Accomplished
A new survey of likely U.S. voters hones in on the possibility of rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III on the federal Controlled Substances Act, finding broad support across demographics and suggesting Biden could see an 11% favorability boost if it occurs.
Congress Approves Defense Bill Funding Psychedelic Research
Congress has passed a defense spending bill that includes $10 million to fund research into psychedelics to treat active duty service members with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD.
ESPN, Disney Announce Documentary Featuring Brittney Griner’s Russian Imprisonment
While this film series will cover Brittney Griner’s experiences, it’s important to continue advocating for cannabis prisoners both in the U.S. and abroad.
Six Governors Push Biden To Reschedule Pot in Open Letter
Governors wrote that in some states, legal pot has already “thrived for more than a decade.”