Good Times and End Times on 26th and Folsom Good Times and End Times on 26th and Folsom
The weed is legal, the virus is spiking, and kids dream of robots protecting their families from the landlord.
Nov 25, 2020 / Roberto Lovato
Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana? Why Won’t Democrats Just Come Out for Legalizing Marijuana?
It’s popular. It’s the right thing to do. But as with so many key issues, Biden keeps pressuring the party to pull its punches.
Jul 10, 2020 / John Nichols
Vape Bans Won’t Make You Safer Vape Bans Won’t Make You Safer
Harm reduction advocates oppose vaping bans of all kinds, arguing that vaping is the most effective way to permanently ease smokers off cigarettes.
Dec 27, 2019 / Teddy Ostrow
Letters From the December 31, 2018, Issue Letters From the December 31, 2018, Issue
The perils of make-work… Government workers, unite!… The edible is political (web-only)…
Dec 6, 2018 / Our Readers and Jon Wiener
Marijuana Comes to Coalinga Marijuana Comes to Coalinga
The weed business promised to save this struggling California town. So far, it’s been a bust.
Nov 21, 2018 / Feature / Rozina Ali
Cynthia Nixon’s Emphasis on Marijuana Legalization Added Vital Thinking to the New York Gubernatorial Debate Cynthia Nixon’s Emphasis on Marijuana Legalization Added Vital Thinking to the New York Gubernatorial Debate
“There are a lot of reasons to do it,” the challenger said of legalization, “but first and foremost, because it’s a racial-justice issue.”
Aug 30, 2018 / John Nichols
Chicago Says It Loud and Clear: Legalize It! Chicago Says It Loud and Clear: Legalize It!
Cook County voters overwhelmingly backed a marijuana referendum, and the new Democratic nominee for governor is all-in for reform.
Mar 21, 2018 / John Nichols
Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967 Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967
Martínez penned it after leaving her job at The Nation to work for SNCC.
Sep 11, 2017 / Tony Platt and Elizabeth Sutherland Martínez
How Congress Could Give Trump the Green Light to Go After Medical Marijuana How Congress Could Give Trump the Green Light to Go After Medical Marijuana
The government shutdown fight has big implications for medical marijuana patients.
Apr 20, 2017 / George Zornick
‘All Resistance Is Local’: A Plan of Progressive Action for the Trump Years ‘All Resistance Is Local’: A Plan of Progressive Action for the Trump Years
Here’s how states and cities can lead the fight against the Trump administration—and build a new political order.
Nov 29, 2016 / Heather Gerken, David Bollier, Gary Gerstle, and Gar Alperovitz