On November 3rd, South Dakota became the 15th state to legalize cannabis for recreational use. South Dakota made history by going from the complete prohibition to the total legalization of cannabis. Currently, 15 states and the District of Columbia have fully legalized cannabis and an additional 16 states have decriminalized it. But, what is the difference between … [Read more...] about Cannabis Decriminalization vs. Legalization
Cannabis’ Journey to Legalization
***UPDATE -- New Jersey approves the use of recreational cannabis in the November 3, 2020 election. This month, voters in New Jersey will decide whether or not to legalize adult-use cannabis. By the time of this article's publication, we should know whether cannabis is legal in New Jersey or not. However, New Jersey’s possible legalization of cannabis for … [Read more...] about Cannabis’ Journey to Legalization
Cannabis and the Opioid Crisis
For years, cannabis has been stigmatized as a gateway drug. Now, evidence suggests it may be an exit drug, and a strong weapon for combating the opioid crisis. The opioid crisis seems to be getting worse each day. Currently, 115 Americans die everyday from opioid overdoses, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. Their website also states that opioid … [Read more...] about Cannabis and the Opioid Crisis
Swing States: A Closer Look
The term “swing state” is thrown around frequently by news outlets. With the election less than two weeks away, it is understandable that our nation has become obsessed with predicting the outcome. But exactly which states are considered swing states? How likely are these states to vote, according to their poll numbers? Luckily, we can turn to past elections to give us … [Read more...] about Swing States: A Closer Look
The Science Behind Polling
How far is any given political opponent really ahead in voter opinion polls? The answer is as reliant upon how a poll is conducted as it is the number a poll produces. If we look at Wikipedia’s conglomerate data entry on the most recent statewide opinion polls for the 2020 presidential election, we see many confusing numbers next to the highlighted victory … [Read more...] about The Science Behind Polling
