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Marijuana Reform Is A Political Slam Dunk That Congress Couldn’t Handle

Joe Biden's drug warrior past put him in a unique political position to change the federal government's approach to marijuana.

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HUFFPOST: Marijuana Reform Is A Political Slam Dunk That Congress Couldn’t Handle https://t.co/3xp9wSJIMc
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Marijuana Reform Is A Political Slam Dunk That Congress Couldn’t Handle

Marijuana Reform Is A Political Slam Dunk That Congress Couldn’t Handle

Joe Biden's drug warrior past put him in a unique political position to change the federal government's approach to marijuana.

Biden offers mass pardon for those convicted of marijuana possession

Biden offers mass pardon for those convicted of marijuana possession

The president is urging all governors to do the same on state offenses of civil possession of marijuana. He is also asking Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Attorney ...

Biden announces pardons for thousands convicted of federal marijuana possession

Biden announces pardons for thousands convicted of federal marijuana possession

"No one should be in jail for using or possessing marijuana," Biden said.

UPDATED: Biden's Call to Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses Part of Sweeping Policy Reform

UPDATED: Biden's Call to Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses Part of Sweeping Policy Reform

The three-step plan announced Oct. 6 includes a move to pardon all federal simple cannabis offenses and a review of how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

​​Biden pardons marijuana offenses, calls for review of federal law

​​Biden pardons marijuana offenses, calls for review of federal law

The president will also be urging governors to do the same for cases regarding state offenses of civil possession of marijuana.

Marijuana Laws by State: Is Pot Legal in Your State?

Marijuana Laws by State: Is Pot Legal in Your State?

Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota have recreational marijuana amendments on the ballot.

Top Florida Democrat sues Biden administration over marijuana and guns

Top Florida Democrat sues Biden administration over marijuana and guns

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried's lawsuit targets a federal requirement that prohibits medical marijuana users from purchasing firearms.

Federal marijuana legalization is stopped in its tracks

Federal marijuana legalization is stopped in its tracks

Public opinion, states, and even the GOP have come around to the idea of legal weed. So how hard is it to finally get done?

After One Year As President, Biden’s Marijuana Promises Remain Unfulfilled

After One Year As President, Biden’s Marijuana Promises Remain Unfulfilled

Thursday marks the end of President Joe Biden’s first year in office—and, by and large, his campaign promises on marijuana policy have so far gone unfilled. And while certain federal ...

Elizabeth Warren Urges Biden to Free People Imprisoned on Marijuana Charges

Elizabeth Warren Urges Biden to Free People Imprisoned on Marijuana Charges

Warren called U.S. cannabis policy “failed and racist” as Biden faces mounting pressure to take executive action.

Most Senators Still Oppose Doing A Hugely Popular Thing: Legalizing Marijuana

Most Senators Still Oppose Doing A Hugely Popular Thing: Legalizing Marijuana

The federal government is strikingly out of step with public opinion on cannabis.

Biden Promises Reform of His Punitive Drug Laws

Biden Promises Reform of His Punitive Drug Laws

President-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris have pledged major reforms of drug laws to shift the criminal justice system away from incarceration towards still ...

Democrats press Biden to use ‘existing authority’ to take step toward marijuana legalization

Democrats press Biden to use ‘existing authority’ to take step toward marijuana legalization

Democratic senators are putting pressure on the Biden administration to use its authority to deschedule cannabis, as a Senate proposal to legalize marijuana faces an uphill battle.  Sens. ...

Booker and Warren Ask AG Garland to Decriminalize Marijuana

Booker and Warren Ask AG Garland to Decriminalize Marijuana

WASHINGTON – Two leading progressive U.S. senators are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to decriminalize marijuana on his own.

Democrats are embracing legal marijuana. Why is Biden reluctant to fully join the party?

Democrats are embracing legal marijuana. Why is Biden reluctant to fully join the party?

‘Whoever owns legal weed nationally, it’s all gravy. There’s no down side. None,’ said Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.

President Biden to pardon federal marijuana prisoners and start rescheduling process

President Biden to pardon federal marijuana prisoners and start rescheduling process

This is a big fucking deal. Biden frees prisoners and starts a process that could result in legalization."Sending people to jail for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives," he ...

Why Weed Advocates Aren’t Happy About Joe Biden’s Candidacy

Why Weed Advocates Aren’t Happy About Joe Biden’s Candidacy

Sorry, stoners, but when it comes to marijuana legalization, Biden is basically the worst candidate in the race

Where does Kamala Harris stand on marijuana?

Where does Kamala Harris stand on marijuana?

US Senator Kamala Harris, chosen Tuesday to be former vice president Joe Biden’s running mate, has a track record on marijuana policy that has evolved significantly over the course of her ...

Biden pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana

Biden pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana

President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."

Chuck Schumer’s Marijuana Legalization Plan Has A Joe Biden Problem

Chuck Schumer’s Marijuana Legalization Plan Has A Joe Biden Problem

President Joe Biden hasn't made marijuana legalization or any federal drug-policy reform a priority during his first 100 days in office, which may have doomed reform efforts in the Senate ...

Joe Biden Could Decriminalize Weed in 2021. Legalizing It Is a Different Story.

Joe Biden Could Decriminalize Weed in 2021. Legalizing It Is a Different Story.

Biden's stance on legal weed could be worse—but it could be a hell of a lot better.