Biden administration's move towards federal marijuana legalization and its impact on public opinion. Google's suppression of search results and potential biases. Left-wing funding of Associated Press and its influence on biased reporting.
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The Biden administration is pushing for federal legalization of marijuana, which would have significant tax and research implications for marijuana businesses.
A new report reveals that the Associated Press is receiving funding from left-wing organizations, raising concerns about potential bias in their journalism and word choice in their reporting.
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Biden administration urges DEA to loosen federal regulations on marijuana
Last week, President Biden's Department of Health and Human Services recommended that the DEA enact more lax regulations on marijuana at the federal level. The White House is calling for marijuana to be reclassified as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act, a move that would put it in the same category as substances like testosterone and codeine. This change would have immediate impacts on marijuana businesses, allowing them to pay far less in federal taxes and opening the door for more research on the drug.
Support for marijuana legalization is growing in the US
Public support for marijuana legalization has grown significantly in recent years. Gallup polling shows that six in 10 Americans support legalization for recreational use, and nearly nine in 10 support its legality for medical use. Young people and registered Democrats show the strongest support, but even among Republicans, a significant portion support legalization for recreational use. This shift in public opinion comes at a time when marijuana use is more widespread than ever, with half of Americans having tried it at some point in their lives.
Controversy surrounding the Associated Press's funding and bias
A recent investigation reveals that the Associated Press (AP), the country's top wire service, has received significant funding from left-wing organizations, including some connected to the controversial 1619 Project. The AP introduced a partnership program for subsidizing specific reporting beats, and the majority of these donors have a history of backing left-wing political causes. While the AP denies any influence from funders on their journalism, critics argue that some of the AP's coverage does show bias. Changes in the AP's style guide, such as the avoidance of the term 'riots' in favor of 'unrest' or 'uprising' also raise concerns about bias and word choice in their reporting.
The Biden administration takes a big step towards the federal legalization of marijuana, a new study finds that Google appears to be suppressing certain search results, and a new report shows that the supposedly neutral Associated Press is being funded by leftwing organizations. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.