For the Culture By The Culture
Nearly 90% of Americans support marijuana legalization, yet arrests for cannabis possession continue across the country. With over 200,000 weed arrests in 2023 alone and deep racial disparities in enforcement, public opinion clearly isn't setting policy. This report digs into the myth of legalization and the brutal reality still unfolding on the ground.
Six state governors have penned a joint letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana by the end of this year. The letter, signed by the governors of Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, emphasizes the economic, tax, and public health advantages associated with rescheduling marijuana.
