German Lopez
Former Senior Correspondent and Cohost of The Weeds
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Illinois is the 11th state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes.
Warren’s plan is a mix of progressive ideas to expand access to voting and boost election security.
A month of celebration, protest, and political activism.
New York lawmakers couldn’t agree on some details for legalization, so they passed a decriminalization measure instead.
Booker’s plan would initially benefit 17,000-plus people in federal prison for drugs, and more could follow.
David Sackler, whose family owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, refused to take any blame for the opioid crisis in a recent interview with Vanity Fair.
New York’s marijuana legalization prospects dimmed after some optimism earlier this year, but lawmakers are hoping for a breakthrough.
America’s anti-alcohol experiment cut down on drinking and drinking-related deaths — and it may have reduced crime and violence overall.
O’Rourke released the plan during Pride Month, as part of his bid for the presidency.
Previous studies found medical marijuana legalization correlated with fewer opioid overdose deaths. New research finds otherwise.