Cover Photo: Biden's plan for cannabis doesn't include federal legalization. Photo courtesy of Cannabis Health Insider. Cannabis lovers celebrating 4/20 last Tuesday received unfortunate news from the White House regarding federal cannabis legalization. Press secretary Jen Psaki declined to answer whether President Biden would sign a bill to federally legalize weed. … [Read more...] about Biden’s Plan for Federal Cannabis Reform
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The Dime: 1/29/2021
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. FDA withdraws pending CBD enforcement proposal Just a day after Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the U.S., the FDA … [Read more...] about The Dime: 1/29/2021
Will Donald Trump Be Evicted?
It has been more than two weeks since the presidential election and nearly the same amount of time since former Vice President Joe Biden was definitively declared the winner. President Donald Trump has still not conceded. With no presidential transition underway, some are beginning to question how long this period of political limbo will continue. How far can Trump legally go … [Read more...] about Will Donald Trump Be Evicted?
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
