Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide
As the news of the Biden administration’s plans to reclassify marijuana and ease restrictions nationwide spreads, I can’t help but feel a sense of relief and optimism for the future of our country. The decades-long war on drugs initiated by Nixon, with the intent of disenfranchising marginalized communities, has resulted in an alarming number of non-violent drug offenders filling up for-profit prisons. It’s high time that we rethink our approach to marijuana and focus on harm reduction rather than punishment.
The potential implications of this reclassification are vast and varied, touching on issues like landlord-tenant relationships in states where marijuana is legal.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker