The Drug War’s Dark Origins
May 3, 2023 | When you hear why politicians wanted to ban marijuana in the first place, you’ll understand why our century of prohibition can’t end soon enough.
Articles by Paul Armentano
In the Era of Legal Marijuana, the Kids Are Alright
March 8, 2023 | Opponents thought legalization would lead to more teens using marijuana. Ten years since the first states legalized, the reverse has happened.
Don’t Bring Back Pot Bans
January 18, 2023 | Some politicians want to ban potent marijuana. But legalization already gives consumers the info they need to make safe, educated choices.
Biden’s Marijuana Pardons Are a Seismic Shift
October 10, 2022 | The immediate impacts are modest, but the order marks a top-level recognition that 100 years of cannabis prohibition were a mistake.
Democrats Need to Keep Their Promises on Marijuana Reform
September 22, 2022 | The politics of ending cannabis prohibition are good. The policy is even better.
Pot Prohibitionists Fear Democracy More Than Marijuana
August 31, 2022 | Legalization opponents have lost the hearts and minds of the public, so they’re trying to take the public out of the equation.
Want to Ensure Marijuana Is Safe? Legalize and Regulate It
March 23, 2022 | Public officials are spreading rumors about “fentanyl-laced” cannabis. These concerns are way overblown, but there is an easy solution.
It’s Time for Biden to Keep His Promises On Marijuana
January 12, 2022 | Even without Congress, the president could take important steps to ease federal cannabis prohibition. What’s he waiting for?