Marijuana Policy Project Interview
Federal criminalization of Marijuana in the United States began in 1937 and still holds ground today. Despite many states across America having voted to legalize the herb and with more than two-thirds of Americans supporting decriminalization, federal policies still create a layer of criminality over the sale and consumption of what some still consider to be a dangerous drug.
Marijuana Policy Project seeks to inform the public of the positive medical, recreational and economic benefits of legalized marijuana, while lobbying in support of legalization in the United States.
Find out how legalized sale and consumption of marijuana in certain states has improved overall health, reduced harms, and bolstered states’ economies.
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February 5, 2021
Is Weed Legal in the United States?
#114 Great.com Talks With... Marijuana Policy Project
Fifteen states in the United States made the decision to legalize the sale and consumption of recreational marijuana over the past eight years and more states are jumping aboard. However federal anti-drug policies render the herb illegal despite economic growth, reduction in crime and greater interest in medicinal properties. In this episode, we spoke with Matt Simon from Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) about the benefits that legalizing marijuana at the federal level would create for this economy of scale.
Marijuana Policies that Work and Serve the Public Good
Inextricably tied together with American race relations, the United States is home to five percent of the world’s population and 25 percent of the incarcerated population, many of whom are serving sentences for the sale or possession of marijuana. Discussions surrounding legalization of marijuana are well represented in political discourse, particularly since Canada made cannabis legal in late-2018. Mexico is openly discussing similar options, leaving the United States to decide if they will adopt similarly progressive legislation. Matt Simon explains that the benefits seen in states where marijuana is legalized are incredibly compelling and have supported communities in unthinkable ways, which is a huge element of pride felt by the MPP.
Listen to the whole interview to find out how you can support efforts for the safe, regulated sale and consumption of marijuana. Political momentum is supporting legalization policies, which would allow many Americans the possibility to explore the benefits of marijuana.
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