Legalization of Marijuana
Will legalization of marijuana lead to better public health?
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35 mins
Explore how activism, public health crises, and shifting cultural attitudes paved the way for legalization of marijuana across many US states. Learn about the economic, legal, and ethical debates that continue to shape the future of marijuana in the US.
Ep 1:
Prohibition's Unintended Legacy
How alcohol Prohibition accidentally sparked America's marijuana underground, from secret tea pads to government propaganda that couldn't keep up with reality.
Ep 2:
From Protest Songs to Prop 215
From Vietnam War protests to the AIDS crisis, activists and caregivers transformed marijuana into a symbol of freedom—setting up decades of clashes with federal law.
Discussions (18)
Joshua
Level 6 · 8 mo agoI audibly gasped when I heard the cannabis industry lobbied Cuomo to ban home grows! That is so shady. They just want to protect their profits while pretending it is about safety. Absolute greed!
Rose
Level 6 · 9 mo agoHippies were just high.
Marco
Level 3 · 9 mo agoClaiming crash risks are a legitimate concern is BS. The data just doesn't support that narrative 🤷♂️
