Written by Rita Thompson For those who haven’t paid much mind to the presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee's stance on weed, it’s changed quite a bit over the years. Looking Back at Biden’s Vice Presidency While serving as Vice President in 2010 back, Joe Biden held strong in his position as a cannabis-critic. In a December 2010 interview with ABC News, Biden … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
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Candidates and Cannabis: Warren Versus Booker
By Samantha Wahl As the primaries approach and the once 20-person pool of Democrats narrows, we weigh the importance of pressing political issues to each of the 2020 nominees. Where do these candidates stand on cannabis laws? Where have they stood in the past? The Emerald is staying up to date on the contenders’ cannabis policy histories, and we’ve mapped out some of the … [Read more...] about Candidates and Cannabis: Warren Versus Booker
Feel the Burn: Bernie Sanders Said He’d Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order
Election season is almost here. And with cannabis legalization at the forefront of national policies and debates, candidates are making sure now more than ever that their stances on the industry and legalization are known. Cannabis is currently classified as a Schedule I drug in the U.S., meaning that it is fully illegal and it has no medicinal value. However, citizen … [Read more...] about Feel the Burn: Bernie Sanders Said He’d Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order
