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Inside Bernie Sanders' Plan To End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
His ambitious plan includes billions in grants toward expunging convictions and minority-owned MJ businesses.
Joe Biden Applauds Son For Speaking Out About Addiction Struggles
In a recent New Yorker profile, Hunter Biden went on the record about his long-time addiction struggles.
Mitch McConnell Pushes To Raise Minimum Smoking Age To 21
The Kentucky senator seeks to reduce smoking among America’s youth by barring all tobacco products, including vapes, until age 21.
Joe Biden: '80s Anti-Drug Bills Were "Big Mistake"
“The big mistake was us buying into the idea that crack cocaine was different from the powder cocaine, and having penalties… it should be eliminated,” said Biden.
Humorously Named S.420 Bill is Serious About Pot Legalization
The S.420 bill is the second marijuana-related legislation to have 420 in its name this year.
Paul Manafort Is Depressed in Jail, Lawyers Say
Manafort has been in jail for more than six months, after a judge revoked his bail in June. Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, is not faring well in jail, where he is being…
Trump Administration Finally Adds Drug Czar – But Will He Be Able to Do His Job?
Jim Carroll will serve as Trump’s “drug czar,” taking over responsibilities largely led by Trump advisors Kellyanne Conway and Katy Talento. One of the hundreds of key jobs with agencies in Donald Trump’s White House…
Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach
Politicians are eager to offer their take on the crisis, in hopes of connecting with constituents who have been affected by it. As November fast approaches, those on Capitol Hill know that the opioid crisis…