The evidence is overwhelming against having a patchwork legal system where some states promote the sale of marijuana and others still criminalize it.
Author: The Editorial Board
Time for change: Federal ban on marijuana use causes more harm than good
We have warned about the perils of cannabis legalization. As Congress debates next steps on marijuana, USA TODAY Editorial Board reconsiders our view.
COVID’s end and saving democracy: What the USA TODAY Editorial Board wants for 2022
With optimism in most of our hearts, we thought we’d share what we’re looking forward to this year.
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted, but the assault-style rifles are (once again) guilty in deadly shooting
The lure of military-style weapons has become intoxicating for a segment of Americans, and Kyle Rittenhouse was no exception.
Aaron Rodgers is guilty of a lot more than breaking NFL rules
When Aaron Rodgers defended himself spouting junk science, he ignored his power as a football superstar to misinform millions of Americans.
As Biden addresses Glasgow climate summit, it’s clear talk is no longer cheap
Americans no longer want empty promises from yet another climate change summit. If anything, Earth is heating up faster than expected.
Defeating COVID-19: Biden should require airline passengers to show proof of vaccination
Air travel is a funnel point through which millions of Americans pass each week. Requiring vaccinations would save lives and help to end the pandemic.
COVID delta variant: Biden needs to make rapid tests easily available to all Americans
With more than 703,000 COVID deaths, America needs to find a testing solution. Winter is coming. Is that cough a cold or COVID-19?
Kabul could turn into President Biden’s Katrina if Afghanistan evacuation fails U.S. citizens
The Taliban control Kabul, and the U.S. ‘CANNOT ENSURE SAFE PASSAGE’ to the airport? But Mission One for any president is the safety of U.S. citizens.
Biden issues targeted eviction moratoriums, but money to pay the rent is just sitting there
The brewing eviction crisis does not need to be a disaster: Congress has allocated billions in aid. Step up and do a better job of spending the money.