In Congress, far too many politicians remain wed to the sort of “Reefer Madness” view that most voters have long since abandoned. Like Harris did, they also need to evolve their views on cannabis to more closely align with current scientific and public consensus.
“Legalizing and regulating adult-use cannabis access is not only good policy, but it’s also good politics. State and federal politicians who continue to ignore their constituents’ sentiments on these issues do so at their own political peril.”
Voters in the cities of Bastrop, Dallas, and Lockhart are expected to vote this November on municipal ballot measures halting most low-level marijuana arrests.
“As more states have adopted legalization, public support for this policy has risen dramatically. That’s because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition.”
Maine is the 25th state to enact legislation explicitly facilitating the expungement of marijuana-specific convictions.
“There’s no ‘buyer’s remorse’ among the public when it comes to legalizing cannabis.”
Young adults, men, and Democrats were most likely to report being current cannabis consumers.
To be blunt, this change in public opinion is remarkable.