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For half a century, the federal government has treated marijuana as one of the more dangerous drugs in the United States. On Tuesday, the Biden administration signaled a significant shift in approach.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The Times, explains how big an impact the proposed changes could have.
On today’s episode
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.
Any alteration in the rules governing marijuana use will still face a long road before taking effect, including being subject to public comment.Credit…Steve Helber/Associated Press
Background reading
The Biden administration’s effort to liberalize marijuana policy comes as increasingly more Americans favor legalizing the drug.
After the recommendation to ease restrictions, Democrats in the Senate reintroduced legislation to legalize marijuana.
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