EPISODE · Nov 10, 2021 · 18 MIN
California's marijuana revolution at 25 years
from Headlines From The Times · host Gustavo Arellano, Lauren Raab, Melissa Kaplan, Denise guerra, Shani Hilton, Shannon Lin, Evan Halper, Mario Diaz
Marijuana use is now ubiquitous in mainstream culture — even Martha Stewart’s into CBD products thanks to her good pal Snoop Dogg. Despite this, the federal government classifies basically all cannabis-related products as illegal. That stands in the way of things like medical research. Can California, which sparked a revolution 25 years ago with the legalization of medical marijuana by voters, push the federal government to legalize marijuana once and for all? More reading: California changed the country with marijuana legalization. Is it high time for the feds to catch up?Thousands of California marijuana convictions officially reduced, others dismissedEditorial: What legalization? California is still the Wild West of illegal marijuana
What this episode covers
In 1996, California voters legalized medical marijuana. Its influence continues to be felt today.
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California's marijuana revolution at 25 years
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