
Why Biden's marijuana stance is 10 years behind the curve
CNN
President Joe Biden and the federal government are behind the times on marijuana reform.
Earlier this month, five members of the Biden administration were let go at least in part for admitting to past marijuana use. Marijuana is still illegal under federal law. But a look at the numbers shows just how different federal law on marijuana is vs. public attitudes of it. The latter are much more favorable toward legalizing it.
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