Let America Compete in Cannabis An Open Letter to Policymakers

• During a period of profound political divide and social inequality, there is one issue the country as a whole has agreed upon. Republicans and Democrats across the nation polled at least 60% in favor of nationwide legalization, a figure that indicates bi-partisan support that exists literally nowhere else in the current political landscape.

31 States Are Considering Marijuana Law Reform, Is Yours One of Them?

31 States Are Considering Marijuana Law Reform, Is Yours One of Them?

by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director

At post time, there are 31 states that currently have pending marijuana law reform legislation. These measures deal with a wide array of topics including decriminalization, record expungement, medical access, and full legalization. 2015 is shaping up to be one of the most active legislative sessions on record for the marijuana legalization movement, but these bills won’t pass themselves. It is absolutely crucial that you, the stakeholders and voters, get engaged in the process and apply pressure to your state lawmakers to urge them to support these measures.