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?
Articles by Paul Armentano
On Marijuana, Republicans Are Canceling Their Own Voters
May 26, 2021 | Voters in several red states have decided overwhelmingly to legalize marijuana, but their leaders keep undermining them.
Is Pot Really More Potent These Days? Does It Matter?
March 10, 2021 | Cannabis, like alcohol, is available in a variety of potencies. Unlike alcohol, a potent dose of cannabis won’t kill you.
Get the Feds Out of the Way of Cannabis Reform
December 9, 2020 | The House just took a huge step toward repealing the marijuana prohibition. What’s next?
Marijuana Was the Clear Winner on Election Night
November 12, 2020 | In red and blue states alike, every legalization measure on the ballot this year won with big margins.
Americans Love CBD, But It’s a Wild West
November 20, 2019 | Tens of millions of Americans use CBD products. Most don’t realize it’s entirely unregulated.
To Make Vaping Safer, Legalize Cannabis
September 18, 2019 | Absent legalization, the feds can’t regulate the vaping contaminants that seem to be making people sick.
State by State, the War on Cannabis is Ending
June 19, 2019 | Dozens of new state laws are expanding legal cannabis use — and expunging the records of users caught up in the system.