What Critics Still Get Wrong About Marijuana Legalization
February 25, 2026 | Cannabis re-legalization is a work in progress. But it’s here to stay — and by and large, we’re mostly getting it right.
Articles by Paul Armentano
Want Safer Cannabis? Take It Off the Streets and Put It Behind the Counter
May 14, 2025 | By legalizing and regulating the licensed sale of cannabis products, lawmakers are providing consumers with safer experiences.
Marijuana Legalization Advocates Are the Majority. It’s Time We Act Like It.
March 19, 2025 | Far too often, lawmakers choose to either ignore this constituency or treat them with outright hostility.
Both Presidential Candidates Agree: We Need to Stop Arresting People for Marijuana
September 11, 2024 | Further proof that an issue once considered a political hot button has gone mainstream.
The First Major Presidential Candidate to Support Marijuana Legalization
July 31, 2024 | Like most Americans, Kamala Harris has evolved on marijuana.
The Beginning of the End of Cannabis Prohibition
May 8, 2024 | The federal government is moving toward “rescheduling” cannabis to recognize its medicinal use. That’s not far enough — but it’s a major step forward.
State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success
March 28, 2024 | In the last decade or so, 24 states have legalized cannabis for adult use. There’s a reason none have turned back.
Is the Government Finally Abandoning Its ‘Flat Earth’ Cannabis Policy?
February 7, 2024 | Now even top public health agencies agree: Cannabis shouldn’t be federally classified like heroin. Will the DEA listen?