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Fox News segment attacking Biden cannabis pardons backfires as doctor praises move

Dr Russel Kamer of Partners In Safety, invited as a guest on Fox News, welcomes president’s initiative

The Independent UK

Tilray Brands, Canopy Growth, Cronos Group And Other Big Gainers From Thursday

U.S. stocks closed lower with the Dow Jones dropping more than 300 points on Thursday. Here is the list of some big stocks recording gains in the previous session.

Benzinga

Biden pardons thousands convicted on federal marijuana possession charges

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday pardoned all individuals convicted on federal charges of simple marijuana possession, a move that the White House estimated would affect more than 6,500 people nationwide.

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Biden pardons thousands convicted of cannabis possession in step towards decriminalisation

US president says 'it's time to right the wrongs' of failed approach to the drug

Wales Online

Why Is Biden's Pardon Important For Latinxs And Latin America?

The pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, announced by President Joe Biden on Thursday represents a historic triumph of advocacy organizations.

Benzinga

How Biden’s marijuana pardons could change thousands of lives

The plan likely won’t free anyone from prison, but it could help justice-impacted people after they get out

The Independent UK

Biden pardons thousands convicted on federal marijuana possession charges

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Biden's Marijuana Reforms Are Long Overdue but Will Have Just a Modest Impact

The president's mass pardon does not extend to pot suppliers, and his rescheduling plans won't make marijuana a legal medicine.

Reason

Biden is calling for marijuana possession pardons. But that doesn’t mean it’ll happen in Texas.

Biden’s federal pardons will help at least 6,500 people, though most possession crimes are charged at the state level. Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t yet said whether he’ll follow suit. Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke was quick to support the measure.

The Texas Tribune

Joe Biden to pardon thousands of Americans convicted of cannabis possession

Pardon affects Americans with federal convictions for ‘simple possession’ of the drug

Evening Standard

Biden Is Still Seeking Potential Life Sentences for Distributing Weed, Even As He Pardons for Possession

Pardoning possession offenders is nice. Taking his boot off the necks of cannabis sellers would be even better.

Reason

Biden pardons simple marijuana offenses

“No one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana,” Biden says

Salon

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana possession

US president’s move comes amid efforts to legalise marijuana federally after recent success of state-level campaigns.

Al Jazeera

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The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories.

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Biden to pardon simple federal marijuana possession convictions

The pardons will be done through an administration process to be developed by the Justice Department, administration officials told reporters; it will cover citizens and lawful permanent residents.

Chicago Sun-Times

President Joe Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

He’s also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses.

Los Angeles Times

Biden to pardon everyone convicted on federal marijuana possession charges

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will pardon all individuals convicted on federal marijuana possession charges, a move that the White House estimated would affect more than 6,500 people.

The Independent UK

Biden announces mass pardon for low-level marijuana convictions, slamming ‘failed approach’ to drug war

Move marks boldest federal step towards decriminalisation

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Biden to pardon all federal convictions of simple marijuana possession

"As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana," Biden said.

The Independent UK

Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color

Roll Call

Biden's marijuana pardons limited, but spark legalization talk on Hill - Roll Call

President Joe Biden’s pardon for thousands of people convicted of possessing marijuana may have a limited impact on its own but pushes debate.

Benzinga

Longtime Detroit Residents Have Advantage In Cannabis Licensing Process, Michiganders Beware Of Marijuana Scams

Legal obstacles facing the rigorous Legacy Detroiter preference program for long-term residents seeking entry into the cannabis industry is picking up steam, a month after a judge dropped two lawsuits challenging the license application process, reported the Detroit Free Press.

Roll Call

Biden announces sweeping pardon of federal marijuana possession convictions - Roll Call

President Biden is pardoning thousands of people convicted of federal marijuana charges, just weeks before November's midterm elections.

Daily Mirror

Couple hit with £800 bill after dog accidentally ate marijuana and started acting odd

A couple in Sussex have issued a warning to dog owners after their six-month-old puppy Charlie ingested marijuana on a walk and had to be rushed to an emergency vets for treatment

Benzinga

New Poll: Majority Of U.S. Voters Support Federal Marijuana Legalization, But Do Politicians Care?

A majority of U.S. voters support federal marijuana legalization, a new Morning Consult/Politico survey shows.

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