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Over half of US states have enacted laws legalizing some form of marijuana use — either medical or recreational, or both in the cases of Colorado and Washington.
And Americans, as a unified group, favor marijuana legalization.
When asked by Pew Research, "Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not?", a whopping 57% answered yes (while just 37% responded with no).
Even when you break down Americans by age groups, every demographic from Millennials (18- to 35-year-olds) to Baby Boomers (52- to 70-year-olds) supports legalization.
Only one group opposes legalization — the so-called "Silent" generation (71-88-year-olds) oppose legalization 59% against to 33% in favor.
Articles
The Atlantic - The Republican Party's Pot Dilemma
Most Americans favor legalizing marijuana, but most in the GOP do not. Can the party avoid being on the losing side of another culture war?
Business Insider - Most Americans favor marijuana legalization — except for Republicans
While the majority of Americans support marijuana legalization, there`s a sharp divide between Democrats and Republicans on the subject.
Time - Lawmakers Are Furious Over Justice Department Decision on Marijuana Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice decision to rescind guidance on marijuana enforcement elicited furious statements from bipartisan lawmakers
Business Insider - Jeff Sessions is on a crusade to stamp out legal marijuana — but Republicans might not be onboard
Republicans are warming to legal weed, which could make a marijuana policy decision from the Justice Department an unpopular one.
NBC News - Opinion | Weed can help Democrats win in 2018, if they stop being so square
Marijuana legalization: Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rolling back marijuana guidelines, but Americans support weed legalization
Vox - It’s official: the Trump administration is launching a new war on marijuana
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is unleashing federal law enforcement — to crack down on marijuana legalization states.
Time - Here's Why a Marijuana Crackdown Could Spell Disaster for Republicans
The Trump Administration`s moves against legal marijuana could put the issue at the center of the next two elections.
The Cannabist - Trump administration angers vulnerable Republicans with marijuana crackdown
With the proposed crackdown on marijuana, the Trump administration created huge political headaches for scores of Republicans.
VICE News - The GOP has a marijuana problem that only Trump can fix
Jeff Sessionsâ new war on weed has left several Republican lawmakers and Trump allies fuming.
NYTimes - Opinion | Jeff Sessions’s Endless War on Marijuana
The attorney general’s new, more aggressive guidance will add legal confusion to an issue that many states are managing just fine on their own.
Civilized - How the Trump Administration's War on Marijuana Will Divide Republicans in 2018
The Republican Party has long been at odds over how to handle the issue of marijuana legalization. But the Trump administration`s attacks on cannabis[/articles/sessions-to-rescind-key-obama-era-pot-policy-ap/] may divide the party further going into 2018.
Rolling Stone - Pot Showdown: How Congress Is Uniting to Stop Sessions' War on Drugs
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has managed to finally bring Democrats and Republicans together on one issue: weed.
The Motley Fool - This Influential Republican Has Changed His Tune on Marijuana -- The Motley Fool
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Forbes - Why President Trump Is Positioned To Be Marijuana's Great Savior & How The Democrats Blew It
President Trump, who will be looking for political ammo ahead of his 2020 reelection campaign, could support full marijuana legalization as a way to capture the interest of millennial voters and steal a chance at a political win that the Democrats have squandered.
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norml.org - NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws - NORML - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws NORML`s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable.
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