Federal Marijuana Reform: What We Need, Why We Won’t Get It

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) proposes to legalize marijuana at the federal level. He faces two main opponents: 1.) Republicans and 2.) Democrats.

Senator Schumer in his political dotage has embraced the “legalize it and tax it” approach to marijuana, which is precisely one half of a good idea. But that is a half a loaf worth having.

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Kevin D. Williamson

Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.

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Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) proposes to legalize marijuana at the federal level. He faces two main opponents: 1.) Republicans and 2.) Democrats.

Senator Schumer in his political dotage has embraced the “legalize it and tax it” approach to marijuana, which is precisely one half of a good idea. But that is a half a loaf worth having.