Biden administration reportedly plans to reclassify marijuana, marking a historic shift in U.S. drug policy.

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. (The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, The Guardian, Common Dreams, Truthout, NPR, Associated Press)
The reclassification would ease restrictions on the drug and potentially pave the way for broader legalization. (The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, The Guardian, Common Dreams, Truthout, NPR, Associated Press)
This move is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to reform the criminal justice system and address racial disparities in drug enforcement. (The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, The Guardian, Common Dreams)
Some experts and advocates have welcomed the move, seeing it as a positive step towards ending the “war on drugs” and addressing the harms caused by marijuana criminalization.
However, others have expressed concerns about the potential impact on public health and safety, particularly regarding issues like driving under the influence. (The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, The Guardian, Common Dreams, Truthout, CBS News)

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