Thursday, July 31, 2025
Weed Deep Dive
  • Politics
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Medical
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Weed Deep Dive
  • Politics
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Medical
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Weed Deep Dive
No Result
View All Result

Kamala Harris Mentions Cannabis Reform For The First Time Since The Election

Keegan MacDonald by Keegan MacDonald
April 4, 2024
in Featured, Politics
California Senator Kamala Harris speaks during a rally launching her presidential campaign on January 27, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by NOAH BERGER / AFP) (Photo by NOAH BERGER/AFP via Getty Images)

California Senator Kamala Harris speaks during a rally launching her presidential campaign on January 27, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by NOAH BERGER / AFP) (Photo by NOAH BERGER/AFP via Getty Images)

136
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Views: 27

In a significant departure from the administration’s previous stance, Vice President Kamala Harris has openly called for the legalization of marijuana, marking a potential shift in policy as the November elections loom. Speaking to a group of cannabis pardon recipients at the White House, Harris asserted, “we need to legalize marijuana,” according to an attendee.

Harris’s advocacy for marijuana reform follows earlier remarks urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to promptly reschedule cannabis during a closed-door roundtable with clemency beneficiaries. However, it was her impassioned plea for ending federal cannabis prohibition that captured attention, emphasizing a departure from the administration’s previous, more limited platform on the issue.

While Harris had previously sponsored a marijuana legalization bill as a senator and championed the cause during her 2020 presidential campaign, her alignment with President Joe Biden’s stance during the election and vice presidency had been more restrained. The administration had primarily focused on initiatives such as pardoning certain cannabis offenses and ending incarceration for marijuana use.

Chris Goldstein, a pardon recipient present at the White House meeting, described Harris’s declaration as meaningful, emphasizing the administration’s apparent commitment to engaging consistently on cannabis policy.

Despite Harris’s vocal support for rescheduling marijuana and advocating for legalization, it’s notable that her statements were made behind closed doors. This highlights the complexity of the administration’s position, with neither Harris nor Biden fully embracing federal legalization, as reiterated by the White House on several occasions.

While Harris’s call for rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III underscores progress, it falls short of federal legalization. Nevertheless, her advocacy signals a potentially significant shift in the administration’s approach to cannabis policy, particularly as the issue gains bipartisan traction.

As the administration navigates its stance on cannabis, questions linger regarding the timing and scope of potential reforms. The Biden-initiated review into marijuana scheduling remains ongoing, with uncertainty surrounding the DEA’s response to recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

While the road to federal legalization may be uncertain, Harris’s advocacy reflects a broader trend toward reform, with states like Massachusetts moving to pardon individuals with marijuana convictions—a step aligned with Biden’s call for state-level clemency. As the debate around cannabis continues, the administration’s evolving stance promises to be a pivotal issue in the upcoming elections.

Read the whole article from MarijuanaMoment here.

Previous Post

Biden doesn’t allow marijuana sales in Washington D.C.

Next Post

Florida gets marijuana on the ballot for November

Keegan MacDonald

Keegan MacDonald

Related Posts

Trump Backs Pro Legalization Senator as Head Of RNC

Trump Backs Pro Legalization Senator as Head Of RNC

by Keegan MacDonald
July 30, 2025
0

President Donald Trump has officially thrown his weight behind Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters (R) to chair the Republican National...

Congress Keeps Blocking Cannabis Sales In DC, Here’s The Latest

Congress Keeps Blocking Cannabis Sales In DC, Here’s The Latest

by Keegan MacDonald
July 29, 2025
0

House lawmakers have reignited controversy over cannabis policy in the nation’s capital, advancing a federal spending bill this week that...

Big Alcohol Steps Into THC Infused Drinks As Booze Sales Decline

Big Alcohol Steps Into THC Infused Drinks As Booze Sales Decline

by Keegan MacDonald
July 27, 2025
0

After years of hesitation, major alcohol producers are reevaluating their stance on cannabis-infused beverages as consumer tastes shift and traditional...

Terrance Cole Appointed New DEA Head Director, What Does That Mean For Cannabis Rescheduling?

Terrance Cole Appointed New DEA Head Director, What Does That Mean For Cannabis Rescheduling?

by Keegan MacDonald
July 25, 2025
0

The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator, Terrance Cole, in a 50-47...

Next Post
Florida gets marijuana on the ballot for November

Florida gets marijuana on the ballot for November

Latest

Trump Backs Pro Legalization Senator as Head Of RNC

Trump Backs Pro Legalization Senator as Head Of RNC

July 30, 2025
Congress Keeps Blocking Cannabis Sales In DC, Here’s The Latest

Congress Keeps Blocking Cannabis Sales In DC, Here’s The Latest

July 29, 2025
Big Alcohol Steps Into THC Infused Drinks As Booze Sales Decline

Big Alcohol Steps Into THC Infused Drinks As Booze Sales Decline

July 27, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Sign up for the WDD Newsletter

Categories

  • Business
  • Featured
  • Lifestyle
  • Medical
  • Politics
  • Uncategorized

Recent Posts

  • Trump Backs Pro Legalization Senator as Head Of RNC
  • Congress Keeps Blocking Cannabis Sales In DC, Here’s The Latest

Browse by Tag

cannabis covid marijuana ban ncaa

AFFILIATES

© Weed Deep DIve. All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Medical
  • Shop

© Weed Deep DIve. All rights reserved.