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The Geometry of Influence: A PAiNT Network Perspective on Shifting Global Alignments

 

The Radius of Power. The Geometry of Politics. The Gaza Equation.

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Steven Smith — Founder, Inspirational Technologies, PAiNT Network (2014)

The Middle East has always been a canvas of competing geometries — circles of influence, triangles of alliances, and the jagged, unfinished lines of conflict. Gaza is the point where every global compass needle twitches. And Saudi Arabia, long the quiet architect of regional stability, has stepped forward with a position that is both familiar and newly sharpened.

Saudi Arabia’s stance on Gaza is not a mystery; it is a reassertion of the Arab center of gravity. Riyadh calls for a permanent ceasefire, a two‑state solution, and an end to the political vandalism of settlement expansion. Asharq Al‑Awsat reports that Saudi officials reaffirm the “centrality of the Palestinian cause” and reject “forced displacement, land confiscation, and violations of international law.” Arab News echoes the same geometry: humanitarian access must be “immediate, sustained, and unhindered,” and any attempt to alter Jerusalem’s legal status is a red line.

This is not just diplomacy. It is strategic math.

Saudi Arabia is balancing three vectors at once:

  1. Arab legitimacy — defending Palestinian rights without ceding the mantle to Iran.

  2. Regional stability — preventing Gaza from becoming a permanent ignition point.

  3. Global leverage — maintaining a calibrated partnership with Washington while refusing to rubber‑stamp Israeli policy.

And then there’s the United States — the perennial conductor of Middle Eastern negotiations, now chairing the “Board of Peace,” a reconstruction body that promises billions in investment and a new governance architecture for Gaza. The U.S. claims this will deliver stability, economic opportunity, and a pathway out of perpetual conflict. Reuters notes that Washington sees the board as a “long-term mechanism for Gaza’s reconstruction and governance.”

But the geometry is more complicated.

What does the U.S. get?

  • Geopolitical leverage: A central seat in Gaza’s future gives Washington influence over Israel, the PA, and the Gulf simultaneously.

  • Energy stability: A calmer region means fewer oil shocks — a direct benefit to American consumers.

  • Economic opportunity: U.S. contractors, tech firms, and infrastructure giants see Gaza’s reconstruction as a multi‑billion‑dollar frontier.

  • Diplomatic capital: If the U.S. brokers a lasting ceasefire, it regains soft power lost over decades of inconsistent Middle East policy.

What do “the people” get?

That depends on which people you mean.

Palestinians may get a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and reconstruction — but critics warn the Board of Peace could limit Palestinian autonomy and embed Israeli security control.

Americans may see lower energy volatility, reduced military entanglement, and new economic channels.

Saudis gain regional stability and leverage without formal normalization.

Israelis get international funding for reconstruction without bearing the full cost.

In other words: everyone gets something, but no one gets everything.

This is the geometry of politics — overlapping shapes, competing radii, and the constant struggle to redraw the map without tearing the paper.

The PAiNT Network has always argued that politics is not a straight line. It is a palette — colors mixed, blurred, sharpened, and reapplied. Gaza is being repainted once again, but the question remains: Who holds the brush?

Saudi Arabia wants a steadier hand. The United States wants a larger canvas. Israel wants tighter borders. Palestinians want a home that isn’t rebuilt every decade.

The radius of power is shifting. The geometry is being rewritten. And the world is watching to see whether this new picture becomes a masterpiece — or another unfinished sketch.

Saudi Arabia’s Political Position on Gaza

Authoritative sources: Asharq Al‑Awsat and Arab News reporting from June 2026.

  • Saudi Arabia states that the Palestinian cause remains central to Middle East stability.

  • It reaffirms the two‑state solution:

    • Independent Palestinian state

    • June 4, 1967 borders

    • East Jerusalem as capital

  • It rejects:

    • Israeli settlement expansion

    • Land confiscation

    • Forced displacement

    • Attacks on civilians

    • Any attempt to impose Israeli sovereignty over occupied territories or alter Jerusalem’s legal/historical status

  • It supports:

    • A permanent ceasefire

    • Immediate, sustained, unhindered humanitarian aid

    • International legal obligations (UNSC Resolution 2334)

  • It welcomes U.S.-led ceasefire efforts, but insists aid cannot be used as collective punishment or political leverage.

Strategic Saudi concerns:

  • Riyadh wants greater Palestinian representation in the U.S.-led “Board of Peace.”

  • It is pressuring Israel to release $5 billion in frozen PA tax revenues, rather than covering the gap itself.

  • Saudi funding for the Board of Peace (a pledged $1 billion) has not fully materialized, partly due to concerns about governance and representation.

  • Saudi Arabia and US reach consensus on ending the war in Gaza
    Saudi Arabia and US reach consensus on ending the war in Gaza
 

What Monetary & Strategic Benefits Might the U.S. See?

These are not guaranteed outcomes—they are claimed or implied benefits in U.S. policy circles and reporting.

1. Geopolitical Leverage & Regional Stability

  • A functioning Gaza governance structure could reduce regional volatility, which benefits U.S. strategic posture.

  • U.S. leadership of the Board of Peace (Trump chairs it indefinitely unless he resigns) gives Washington long-term influence over Gaza’s reconstruction architecture.

2. Economic & Energy Stability

  • Reduced conflict lowers risk of oil price spikes, which directly benefits U.S. consumers.

  • Saudi cooperation—if sustained—helps stabilize global energy markets.

3. U.S. Tech & Infrastructure Opportunities

The U.S. advisors have drafted plans to turn Gaza into:

  • An AI tech hub

  • A megacity with large-scale construction These plans (controversial and criticized as unrealistic or politically coercive) could create:

  • U.S. contractor opportunities

  • Tech-sector expansion

  • Infrastructure investment channels

4. Diplomatic Capital

If the U.S. is seen as brokering a ceasefire and reconstruction, it gains:

  • Soft-power credibility

  • Leverage with Gulf states

  • A stronger hand in regional negotiations (including Iran, Yemen, and Red Sea security)

 

👥 What Benefits Might “the People” See?

This depends on which “people” you mean—Americans, Palestinians, Israelis, or Saudis. Here’s the breakdown:

For Palestinians

  • Potential for:

    • Ceasefire

    • Humanitarian access

    • Reconstruction funding

    • Greater international oversight But critics warn the Board of Peace may limit Palestinian autonomy and embed Israeli security control.

For Americans

  • Lower oil prices if conflict stabilizes

  • Reduced risk of U.S. military escalation

  • Possible economic opportunities via U.S.-led reconstruction projects

  • Diplomatic “win” for the administration

For Saudis

  • Regional stability

  • Leverage over Israel regarding PA tax revenues

  • Ability to shape Gaza’s future without direct military involvement

  • Improved relations with the U.S. without formal normalization

For Israelis

  • A U.S.-chaired board that includes Israeli-approved Palestinian technocrats

  • International funding for reconstruction without Israel paying the bulk

  • Potential buffer structures (“yellow line”) that maintain Israeli security control in parts of Gaza

 

⚠️ Non‑obvious insight

Saudi Arabia’s stance is not simply humanitarian—it is also a strategic counterweight to Iran. By supporting Palestinian rights and pushing for a ceasefire, Riyadh:

  • Maintains Arab leadership

  • Avoids ceding the “defender of Palestine” mantle to Tehran

  • Keeps diplomatic channels open with Washington This triangulation is central to Saudi regional strategy

  • .Short takeaway: Saudi Arabia’s position on Gaza is pro‑ceasefire, pro‑two‑state solution, anti‑settlement expansion, and strongly focused on protecting Palestinian rights and humanitarian access. The U.S. “benefits” depend on how the Gaza reconstruction architecture (including the “Board of Peace”) evolves: geopolitical stability, oil‑market predictability, and potential economic/tech projects—but these benefits are contested, uneven, and politically sensitive.

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PAiNT by Numbers: When Every State Turns Yellow —Understanding Today’s COVID Growth Through Rt & CDC Guidance

 
 
 

PAiNT heat map —Rt growth across all 50 states

The CDC’s Rt modeling shows COVID‑19 infections growing in 47 states, with none declining. Rt sits at 1.08 nationally, meaning spread is increasing even though emergency‑department visits remain very low. This is classic PAiNT Code Yellow territory: vigilance without alarm. As Steven Smith notes, “When Rt rises, the math changes — and so should we.” Today’s map reminds us that small actions amplify each other — for good or for harm. CDC recommendations remain simple: stay home when sick, improve indoor air, wash hands, consider masking in crowded indoor spaces, and stay current on vaccination. PAiNT’s message is clear: the numbers whisper, and we listen.

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COVID‑19 has quietly shifted into a new phase in the United States. As of mid‑August 2026, epidemic‑trend modeling shows infections growing or likely growing in all 50 states. The key metric here is Rt, the reproductive rate of the virus. When Rt rises above 1, each infection leads to more than one new case. Today, that threshold has been crossed nationwide.

This is not a localized flare‑up. It is a synchronized national rise. The South and West show some of the steepest increases, but no region is spared. Hospitalizations and emergency‑department visits remain relatively low compared to earlier waves, yet the spread itself is accelerating—and spread is always the precursor to strain.

From a PAiNT perspective, the numbers are speaking clearly. Growth in every state, out of traditional respiratory season, tells us this is driven by behavior, waning immunity, and variant drift, not just winter air. That is why we maintain PAiNT Code Yellow: a posture of vigilance without panic, clarity without fear.

When every state turns yellow on the Rt map, the story is simple: the virus has found opportunity everywhere. The question is not whether to be afraid—it is whether to be attentive.

PAiNT by Numbers

Reflection   Six years on, the data still speaks: vigilance, transparency, and empathy remain our best defenses. 
 

  • 1️⃣ Data matters. When reporting slows, clarity fades. Every community benefits when numbers stay visible and honest.

  • 2️⃣ Behavior drives biology. Masks, ventilation, and vaccination aren’t politics — they’re physics and immunology.

  • 3️⃣ Local action saves lives. National trends start with neighborhood choices. The Rt curve bends where people act early.

  • 4️⃣ Transparency builds trust. Public health thrives when information flows freely, not selectively.

  • 5️⃣ Empathy is infrastructure. The pandemic taught us that compassion is as vital as medicine.

    PAiNT by Numbers: Why Rt > 1 Matters — And What It Really Means

    COVID trends can feel complicated, but the core idea is simple:

    Rt is the “speedometer” of spread.

    • Rt = 1 → each person infects one other person.

    • Rt < 1 → spread slows down.

    • Rt > 1 → spread speeds up.

    When Rt rises above 1, the math changes. It stops being 1 + 1 = 2 and becomes 1 + 1 = more than 2.

    That’s because Rt isn’t about addition — it’s about chain reactions.

    Rt > 1 means the virus is multiplying, not just adding.

    One case leads to more than one new case. Those cases create more cases. And the curve starts to bend upward.

    This is why PAiNT watches Rt so closely. It’s the earliest sign that the system is shifting.

     

    Why This Matters Now

    When Rt rises across many states at once, it means:

    • Conditions everywhere are helping the virus spread

    • Small risks amplify each other

    • Behavior and biology combine

    • The system becomes “more than the sum of its parts”

    This is the PAiNT principle:

    Small forces can multiply — for good or for harm.

    Ventilation + masking = more protection than either alone. Travel + waning immunity = more spread than either alone.

    Rt captures that synergy.

     

    PAiNT Code Yellow: What It Means

    PAiNT Code Yellow doesn’t mean panic. It means pay attention.

    • Spread is increasing

    • Severity may still be low

    • Early action matters

    • Transparency matters

    • Calm matters

    Code Yellow is vigilance, not fear. It’s awareness, not alarm. It’s listening to what the numbers are trying to tell us.

     
—Steven Smith — Founder, Inspirational Technologies, PAiNT Network (2014)
Inspirational Technologies / PAiNT Network 2026
 

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Protect 2026: From Blueprint to Battlefield — Project 2025’s Next Phase Explained

Protect 2026: Strategic Implementation After Project 2025

Introduction: From Blueprint to Battlefield

Protect 2026 is the next chapter in our ongoing examination of how the Project 2025 blueprint is being translated into real‑world federal action. Where Project 2025 provided the architectural sketch — the radius of power, the geometry of politics, the intended redesign of federal authority — Protect 2026 focuses on the implementation phase now unfolding across U.S. intelligence and homeland security. This installment from PAiNT Research and the PAiNT Network continues our mission to PAiNT You a Picture: revealing the quiet structural shifts, personnel realignments, and interagency fusion strategies shaping America’s security landscape in 2026.

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Protect 2026 How Project 2025 Is Being Operationalized Across U.S. Intelligence & Homeland Security

 

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I. The Radius of Power: Re‑Drawing the Intelligence Perimeter

Project 2025 emphasized one foundational idea:

the executive branch must reclaim the center of gravity in intelligence and enforcement.

 

Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise  

In 2026, we are watching that radius tighten.

1. Personnel Realignment (Schedule F 2.0)

Trump’s acting DNI Bill Pulte tried to oust Tulsi Gabbard early: ‘Today ...

The removal of DNI Tulsi Gabbard and the appointment of Acting DNI Bill Pulte marked a shift from disruption to consolidation. Gabbard’s tenure was defined by aggressive declassification, internal investigations, and high‑visibility purges. Pulte’s early actions have been quieter but deeper:

  • Expanded personnel removals

  • Consolidated analytic units

  • Reduced ODNI’s bureaucratic footprint

  • Tightened intelligence flow to the White House

This is the Project 2025 personnel doctrine in motion: replace resistant leadership, elevate loyalists, and streamline the chain of command.

2. Structural Contraction of ODNI

Project 2025 called for shrinking ODNI, arguing it had become a “fourth intelligence agency” rather than a coordinator. In 2026, we see:

  • Budget cuts exceeding $700M

  • Hiring freezes

  • Elimination of overlapping analytic offices

  • Increased reliance on DHS and NCTC fusion cells

The geometry of power is shifting: ODNI is becoming leaner, faster, and closer to the Oval Office.

3. Intelligence Centralization

The daily intelligence brief — once a sprawling document — has narrowed. Pulte’s restructuring emphasizes:

  • Border threats

  • Cartel networks

  • Foreign adversaries

  • Counterterrorism intelligence

This aligns with Project 2025’s “unitary executive” model: the President receives intelligence that is operational, not interpretive.

 

II. The Geometry of Politics: DHS as the Enforcement Arm

If ODNI is the brain, DHS is the muscle.

Project 2025 envisioned DHS as the primary domestic enforcement engine, with immigration treated as a national security threat. In 2026, Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s actions reflect this shift.

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1. Procedural Tightening, Strategic Expansion

Mullin’s early decisions include:

  • Requiring judicial warrants for ICE home entries

  • Halting construction of mega‑detention sites

  • Reviewing ICE Air deportation costs

  • Eliminating restrictive procurement rules

These moves appear “moderate,” but they are strategic. They reduce legal exposure while preserving — and in some cases expanding — enforcement capacity.

2. Mass Deportation Infrastructure (Quiet Phase)

Project 2025 outlined a multi‑phase deportation strategy. Mullin is executing the quiet phase:

  • Strengthening local law enforcement partnerships

  • Increasing intelligence support from ODNI

  • Expanding watchlists

  • Integrating DHS–ODNI fusion cells

The public‑facing tone is calmer than Noem’s tenure, but the operational machinery is accelerating.

3. Cartel‑Terrorism Integration

Project 2025’s most controversial proposal — treating cartels as terrorist organizations — is being implemented through intelligence operations rather than public declarations.

NCTC and DHS have:

  • Added tens of thousands of individuals to terror screening databases

  • Mapped cartel–foreign‑terrorist linkages

  • Increased intelligence support for ICE targeting operations

This is the geometry of politics: reshape the threat landscape, then reshape the enforcement landscape.

 

III. The Sphere of Influence: Interagency Fusion

Project 2025 envisioned a federal government where agencies operate as interlocking spheres, not isolated silos. In 2026, we see:

1. ODNI–DHS Fusion Cells

These cells combine:

  • Intelligence analysis

  • Border threat detection

  • Counterterrorism operations

  • Cartel network mapping

They represent the new center of gravity for domestic security.

2. FBI Integration

While not publicly emphasized, internal reporting shows:

  • Increased FBI–DHS cooperation

  • Expanded joint operations targeting transnational gangs

  • Shared intelligence pipelines through ODNI

This is the sphere of influence expanding outward.

FBI and DHS warn public about potential security threats on July 4th

3. CIA/NCTC Cross‑Border Intelligence

Foreign intelligence is being leveraged for domestic enforcement:

  • Cartel financial networks

  • Foreign safehouses

  • International trafficking routes

The border is no longer a line — it is a sphere, extending outward and inward.

 

IV. Shiny Objects: The Distraction Layer

Project 2025 warned that political noise would obscure structural change. In 2026, we see this clearly:

  • Social media controversies

  • High‑profile political disputes

  • Cable news cycles

  • Cultural flashpoints

These are the shiny objects — the distractions that draw public attention away from the quiet, methodical restructuring of federal power.

PAiNT Research’s role is to look past the shiny objects and track the machinery beneath.

 

V. PAiNT You a Picture: What Protect 2026 Means

To understand Protect 2026, imagine a canvas:

  • The radius of power is the circle drawn at the center.

  • The geometry of politics is the grid overlaying the canvas.

  • The sphere of influence is the shading that expands outward.

  • The shiny objects are the bright colors distracting from the deeper tones.

Project 2025 was the sketch. Protect 2026 is the painting.

Project 2025
Project 2025
 

Why It Matters

1. Federal Power Is Being Re‑Architected

The changes at ODNI and DHS are not isolated. They represent a systemic redesign of how intelligence and enforcement operate.

2. The Border Is Becoming the Primary National Security Lens

This shift will shape policy, budgets, and public discourse for years.

3. Interagency Fusion Is the New Normal

The lines between foreign intelligence, domestic enforcement, and border security are blurring.

4. Transparency Battles Will Intensify

Declassification, leaks, and internal dissent will continue to shape public perception.

5. Citizens Need Clear, Non‑Partisan Analysis

PAiNT Research exists to provide that clarity — without advocacy, without noise, without shiny objects.

 

References

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  • DHS press releases and public statements

  • ODNI restructuring announcements

  • NCTC counterterrorism briefings

  • Congressional oversight reports

  • Public reporting on Project 2025 framework

  • Interagency coordination memos (publicly available portions)

  • Historical comparisons to prior federal reorganizations

 

Steven Smith Commentary (Founder/CEO, Inspirational Technologies)

“Protect 2026 is not a political argument — it’s a civic observation. We are watching the federal architecture shift in real time, and our job at PAiNT is to help people see the shapes forming beneath the surface. The radius of power is tightening, the geometry of politics is changing, and the sphere of influence is expanding. If Project 2025 was the blueprint, Protect 2026 is the construction phase. And as always — our mission is to PAiNT You a Picture.”

 

 

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🌿 Hemp in the 2025 Farm Bill

2025 Farm Bill

Here’s the official link to the 2025 Farm Bill text: You can read the introduced version of the FARM Act of 2025 (H.R.1754) directly on Congress.gov Congress.gov.

 

🌿 PAiNT Network Research Palette Amber & the 2025 Farm Bill

Co‑edited by Steven Smith, Inspirational Technologies

✨ A New Chapter for Hemp

Hemp has always been more than a plant—it’s been a symbol of resilience, innovation, and reform. From colonial mandates requiring farmers to grow hemp, to today’s cutting‑edge cannabinoid research, the story of hemp is one of rediscovery.

Now, with the 2025 Farm Bill, we face another turning point. This legislation is reshaping the way hemp is grown, studied, and regulated, while also sparking debates about its future Yahoo Marijuana Moment Congress.gov.

🎨 The PAiNT Network Research Palette Amber

At Inspirational Technologies, the PAiNT Network Research palette amber represents clarity and warmth. It’s a framework for blending Predictive AI & Natural Therapeutics (PAiNT) with hemp’s agricultural and wellness potential.

  • Farm to Lab: Ensuring hemp cultivation connects seamlessly with cannabinoid research.
  • Transparency: Palette amber symbolizes openness—traceability from seed to shelf.
  • Advocacy: Empowering public voices to shape reform, not just react to it.

This palette is about making science and farming accessible, while ensuring communities benefit from hemp’s promise.

📜 The 2025 Farm Bill: Key Hemp Provisions

The 2025 Farm Bill builds on the 2018 framework but introduces new challenges and opportunities:

  • Redefining Hemp: Lawmakers are debating whether to include all forms of THC in the definition of hemp, not just delta‑9 Asheville Dispensary.
  • Closing Loopholes: Attorneys general from 39 states have urged Congress to ban intoxicating hemp products like Delta‑8 and THCA, citing public safety concerns Yahoo Marijuana Moment Yahoo.
  • Research Incentives: Funding is being directed toward universities and labs to study hemp’s impact on health and industry Congress.gov.
  • Farm‑to‑Production Guidelines: Stronger traceability requirements aim to protect consumers and restore trust.

This debate reflects a tension: hemp as a wellness tool versus hemp as a source of intoxicating derivatives. The outcome will shape the industry for decades.

🌍 Mission for Reformation

The PAiNT Network’s mission is clear: make reformation possible. By combining farm practices, scientific research, and public advocacy, we can:

  • Support farmers with sustainable cultivation.
  • Advance cannabinoid research responsibly.
  • Educate the public with transparent, accessible information.
  • Reform outdated perceptions of hemp, shifting from stigma to empowerment.

💡 Easy Takeaways (5‑Minute Read)

  • Hemp’s legacy is resilience; the 2025 Farm Bill renews that legacy.
  • The PAiNT Network palette amber is about clarity, transparency, and reform.
  • Collaboration across farmers, researchers, and advocates is essential.
  • Reformation isn’t just policy—it’s a movement of collective minds.

🔗 Closing Thought

Steven Smith, co‑editor, reminds us: “Innovation is not just about technology—it’s about farms, research, and communities working together to inspire collective health.”

The 2025 Farm Bill gives us the tools. The PAiNT Network gives us the vision. Together, we can paint a future where hemp is not just legal—it’s transformative.

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📜 Quick Context

  • The bill is formally titled the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2025.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 27, 2025.
  • The legislation focuses on agricultural land use and energy credits, while also shaping broader Farm Bill programs that impact farmers, researchers, and advocates Congress.gov GovTrack.us.

For broader updates and USDA program details tied to the Farm Bill, you can also check Farmers.gov’s Farm Bill page Farmers.gov.

🌿 Hemp in the 2025 Farm Bill

The Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act of 2025 (H.R.1754)—part of the broader Farm Bill package—has several key implications for hemp:

  • Expanded Definition of Hemp Lawmakers are debating whether to redefine hemp to include all THC isomers (not just delta‑9). This would close loopholes around intoxicating hemp derivatives like Delta‑8 and THCA, which have grown rapidly in the marketplace.
  • National Standards for Testing & Labeling The bill pushes for uniform THC testing protocols and clearer labeling requirements. This is meant to reduce confusion between hemp and marijuana products, and to protect consumers from mislabeled or unsafe items.
  • Research & Development Incentives Funding is earmarked for universities and private labs to study hemp’s agricultural, industrial, and therapeutic potential. This includes research into the endocannabinoid system and CBD’s role in wellness.
  • Farm‑to‑Production Traceability Stronger guidelines encourage seed‑to‑shelf tracking, ensuring that hemp products are safe, consistent, and compliant. This aligns directly with your advocacy for farm‑to‑production conformity.
  • Public Advocacy Channels The bill creates forums for farmers, researchers, and advocates to provide input on hemp policy. This is a major step toward community‑driven reform, giving voices like PAiNT Network a seat at the table.

🎨 Connecting to PAiNT Network Palette Amber

Your palette amber framework emphasizes clarity and accessibility. The Farm Bill’s provisions resonate with that mission:

  • Transparency → National standards and traceability mirror palette amber’s call for openness.
  • Collaboration → Research incentives and advocacy forums align with PAiNT’s farm‑to‑lab‑to‑community pipeline.
  • Reformation → Closing loopholes and redefining hemp is about reshaping perceptions and policy for the future.

💡 Easy Takeaways

  • The 2025 Farm Bill is a pivot point for hemp regulation.
  • It strengthens testing, labeling, and traceability.
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Of Our last 10 Presidents, only Two—Trump and Barack Obama—have had a parent born outside of the United States.

– This is a non partisan issue that has been a topic for many decades – Our United States democracy is based on allowing those seeking refuge in our country to be afforded the freedom to choose their own future. As did our recent 2 former Presidents. –

On October 7, 1885, Friedrich Trump, a 16-year-old German barber, bought a one-way ticket for America, escaping three years of compulsory German military service. He had been a sickly child, unsuited to hard labor, and feared the effects of the draft. It might have been illegal, but America didn’t care about this law-breaking—at that time, Germans were seen as highly desirable migrants—and Trump was welcomed with open arms. Less than two weeks later, he arrived in New York, where he would eventually make a small fortune. More than a century later, his grandson, Donald Trump, became the 45th president of Friedrich’s adopted home. But for decades, Trump denied this German heritage altogether, instead claiming that his grandfather’s roots lay further north, in Scandinavia. “[He] came here from Sweden as a child,” Trump asserted in his co-written book The Art of the Deal. In fact, his cousin and family historian John Walter told The New York Times, Trump maintained the ruse at the request of his own realtor father, Fred Trump, who had obfuscated his German ancestry to avoid upsetting Jewish friends and clients. “After the war,” Walter told the Times, “he’s still Swedish. [The lie] was just going, going, going.” Trump is the son, and grandson, of immigrants: German on his father’s side, and Scottish on his mother’s. None of his grandparents, and only one of his parents, was born in the United States or spoke English as their mother tongue. (His mother’s parents, from the remote Scottish Outer Hebrides, lived in a majority Gaelic-speaking community.)

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Friedrich Trump came to the United States amid a flood of Germans—that year alone, an estimated 1 million made the journey to settle in America. It was, the Times reported, “the start of an adventurous life as a barber, restaurateur, saloonkeeper, hotelier, entrepreneur, gold rush prospector, shipwreck survivor and New York real-estate investor.” He married a woman from his German hometown, Kallstadt, where his parents had owned vineyards, and attempted to return home with his fortune. But when his draft dodging came to the fore, the couple lost their Bavarian citizenship and were obliged to return to America for good. There, they had three children: Trump’s father, Fred, was the middle child. Born in the Bronx borough of New York City in 1905, Fred Trump was an all-American child who spoke no German. Later, he would become one of the city’s most successful young businessmen, amassing a fortune even as many around him slumped into financial ruin. In the mid-1930s, a young Fred Trump went to a party “dressed in a fine suit and sporting his trademark moustache.” Two Scottish sisters were at that same party in Queens: The younger one, Mary Anne MacLeod, was a domestic worker considering a return to her island homeland. “Something clicked between the maid and the mogul,” write Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher in their biography Trump Revealed. When Trump returned that night to the home he shared with his mother, the authors continued, he made an announcement: He had met the woman he planned to marry.

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Fred and Mary Trump, parents of Donald Trump.
 

MacLeod might have been living in poverty in the United States, but her origins were even less palatable. She was the child of a fisherman and subsistence farmer, and the last in a family of 10 children born in the village of Tong on the Scottish Isle of Lewis. “It was not an easy existence,” reports Politico. This vast Gaelic-speaking family lived together in a modest gray pebble-dash house, “surrounded by a landscape of properties local historians and genealogists characterized with terms like ‘human wretchedness’ and ‘indescribably filthy.’” Married to Fred Trump, MacLeod lived a radically different life of fur -coats and 50-foot yachts. In 1942, she became an American citizen and returned only occasionally to her native Scotland, where her son now owns multiple properties. While Friedrich Trump had had moderate success in real estate, he died unexpectedly in a flu pandemic before his 50th birthday, and so did not live to see many of his projects come to fruition. At his death, his net worth was around $510,000 in present-day dollars. Under the Elizabeth Trump & Son moniker, Fred Trump and his mother Elizabeth continued this work, and turned it into a flourishing business. Trump’s international origins make him relatively unusual among American presidents. Of the last 10 presidents, only two—Trump and Barack Obama—have had a parent born outside of the United States. Trump’s own immediate family has been similarly international: Two of his three wives were naturalized American citizens, originally from the Czech Republic and Slovenia. Only one of his five children, Tiffany, is the child of two American-born citizens, while his daughter, Ivanka, is the first Jewish member of the First Family in American history. But so far as his biographers have been able to tell, none of his international roots extends to Sweden.

 

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The legal history of cannabis in the United States is a fascinating journey that spans over a century. Let’s explore some key milestones:

  1. Early Introduction:
  2. State-Level Prohibition:
  3. Federal Restrictions:
  4. Medical Cannabis Movement:
  5. Recent Legislation:

So, from its colonial roots in Virginia to the modern-day legalization efforts, cannabis has woven a complex tapestry in the United States. 🌿🇺🇸

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Legality of cannabis in the United States

  Legal for recreational use
  Legal for medical use
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D  Decriminalized

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· Reflects law of states and territories, including laws which have not yet gone into effect. Does not reflect federal, tribal, or local laws.
· Hemp and hemp-derived products have been legal since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill.

The legal history of cannabis in the United States began with state-level prohibition in the early 20th century, with the first major federal limitations occurring in 1937. Starting with Oregon in 1973, individual states began to liberalize cannabis laws through decriminalization. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis, sparking a trend that spread to a majority of states by 2016. In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize cannabis for recreational use.

Twitter Just Became The First Cannabis-Friendly Large Social Media Platform In The United States

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Twitter announced Wednesday that they will be allowing legal cannabis companies in the United States to promote cannabis products with paid advertising on their platform. The announcement marks an important shift, as most social media platforms specifically ban content related to the federally illegal substance. A few smaller social media platforms have allowed for cannabis advertising in the past, such as Social Club, a platform designed specifically for the cannabis community. Still, Twitter is the first large and already established social media platform to buck this trend, laying out specific rules for how the legal cannabis industry can participate in advertising.

While cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States, the majority of states have approved some type of legal cannabis sales within their borders. 37 states have medical cannabis programs and 21 allow for recreational cannabis use. This leaves cannabis companies operating within their state’s laws mostly shut out of paid social media marketing – despite the fact that they are compliant with state laws.

Historically, many in the cannabis industry have ignored these rules, or tried to find ways to avoid detection. But even with these attempts, cannabis brands frequently have their posts, or even profiles, taken down. Twitter seems to have an especially active cannabis community. Some estimates suggest Twitter saw over 20 million tweets about cannabis in the last year alone. The new policy could draw even more cannabis brands and consumers to the platform, given the lack of competition for cannabis advertisements on other major social media platforms. Popular platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok all still ban content related to the medicinal plant.

Twitter’s announcement was lauded by many in the cannabis industry, who have hoped to see changes in social media policies reflect the fact that cannabis is legal for more than half the states in the country. “This is a welcome and overdue moment for the industry” commented Ashley Fields, SVP of Marketing and Communications for Cann, a cannabis beverage brand. “Advertising plays a significant role in our culture and Twitter’s announcement shows behaviors and conversations are trending in favor of normalization, legalization and frankly, “substance equality” reflecting where cannabis vs alcohol can advertise.”

  • 1937: The Marihuana Tax Act is enacted, effectively prohibiting cannabis at the federal level. Although medical use is still permitted, new fees and regulatory requirements significantly curtail its use.[1]
  • 1969: The Marihuana Tax Act is struck down in the case Leary v. United States. The Supreme Court rules that the act violates the Fifth Amendment’s protection against self-incrimination.[2]
  • 1970: The Controlled Substances Act is enacted. Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug, determined to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, thereby prohibiting its use for any purpose.[3]
  • 1990: The Solomon–Lautenberg amendment is enacted.[4] As a result, many states pass “Smoke a joint, lose your license” laws under which any drug offense is punished with a mandatory six month driver’s license suspension.[5][6]
  • 2014: The Rohrabacher–Farr amendment passes the U.S. House and is signed into law. Requiring annual renewal, it prohibits the Justice Department from interfering with the implementation of state medical cannabis laws.[7][8] The Cole Memorandum had in 2013 assigned similar policies from within the Justice Department.[9][10]
  • 2018: The 2018 farm bill legalizes low-THC (less than 0.3% THC) hemp and hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) at the federal level. The bill also fully removed or “descheduled” low-THC cannabis products from the Controlled Substances Act, where they had been listed as Schedule I drugs since the CSA’s inception in 1970.[3][11]
  • 2022: The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act is signed into law to allow cannabis to be more easily researched for medical purposes. It is the first standalone cannabis reform bill enacted at the federal level.[12][13]

State

Prohibition begins – 1911

  • 1911: Massachusetts requires a prescription for sales of Indian hemp.[14]
  • 1913: California, Maine, Wyoming, and Indiana ban marijuana.[14]
  • 1915: Utah and Vermont ban marijuana.[14]
  • 1917: Colorado legislators make the use and cultivation of cannabis a misdemeanor.
  • 1923: Iowa, Oregon, Washington, and Vermont ban marijuana.[14]
  • 1927: New York,[14] Idaho, Kansas, Montana, and Nebraska ban marijuana.[15]
  • 1931: Illinois bans marijuana.[16]
  • 1931: Texas declares cannabis a narcotic, allowing up to life sentences for possession.[17]
  • 1933: North Dakota and Oklahoma ban marijuana.[15] By this year, 29 states have criminalized cannabis.[18]

Decriminalization begins – 1973

  • 1973: Texas law is amended to declare possession of four ounces or less a misdemeanor.[17][19]
  • 1973: Oregon becomes the first state to decriminalize cannabis – reducing the penalty for up to one ounce to a $100 fine.[20]
  • 1975: Alaska, Maine, Colorado, California, and Ohio decriminalize cannabis.[20]
  • 1975: Alaska’s Supreme Court establishes that the right to privacy includes possession of small amounts of marijuana.[21]
  • 1976: Minnesota decriminalizes cannabis.[20]
  • 1977: Mississippi, New York, and North Carolina decriminalize cannabis.[20] South Dakota also decriminalizes cannabis, but the law is repealed almost immediately afterwards.[22]
  • 1978: Nebraska decriminalizes cannabis.[20] No other state would decriminalize until 2001.
  • 1978: New Mexico passes the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act, becoming the first state to enact legislation recognizing the medical value of marijuana.[23]
  • 1979: Virginia passes legislation allowing doctors to recommend cannabis for glaucoma or the side effects of chemotherapy.[24][25]
  • 1982: Alaska passes legislation to further decrease penalties for cannabis.[26]
  • 1990: Alaska recriminalizes cannabis by voter initiative, restoring criminal penalties for possession of any amount of cannabis.[27]

Medical cannabis begins – 1996

  • 1996: California becomes the first state to legalize medical cannabis with the approval of Proposition 215.[28] Arizona also passes a medical cannabis ballot measure, but it is rendered ineffective on a technicality.[29]
  • 1998: Oregon, Alaska, and Washington all legalize medical cannabis through ballot measure.[30] Nevada also passes a medical cannabis initiative, but it requires second approval in 2000 to become law, as per the state constitution.[31]
  • 1999: Maine legalizes medical cannabis through ballot measure.[30]
  • 2000: Hawaii becomes the first state to legalize medical cannabis through state legislature.[32]
  • 2000: Nevada and Colorado legalize medical cannabis through ballot measure.[30]
  • 2001: Nevada decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[33]
  • 2003: Maryland passes legislation establishing reduced penalties for persons using cannabis due to a medical necessity (as established at trial).[34]
  • 2004: Vermont legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[35]
  • 2004: Montana legalizes medical cannabis through ballot measure.
  • 2006: Rhode Island legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[36]
  • 2007: New Mexico legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[37]
  • 2008: Michigan approves a ballot to legalize medical cannabis. Massachusetts approves a ballot measure to decriminalize cannabis.[38]
  • 2010: New Jersey legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[39]
  • 2010: Arizona legalizes medical cannabis through ballot measure.
  • 2010: California legislators reduce penalties for cannabis to a civil infraction.[40]
  • 2011: Delaware legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[41]
  • 2011: Connecticut decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[42]
  • 2012: Connecticut legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[43]
  • 2012: Rhode Island decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[44]

 

Recreational legalization begins – 2012

  • 2012: Colorado and Washington become the first two states to legalize the recreational use of cannabis following the passage of Amendment 64 and Initiative 502.[45] Massachusetts approves a ballot measure to legalize medical cannabis.
  • 2013: Vermont decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[46]
  • 2013: New Hampshire legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[47]
  • 2013: Illinois legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[48]
  • 2014: Utah becomes the first state to pass a low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis law.[49] These laws allow low-THC cannabis oil to be used for treatment of certain medical conditions (mostly seizure disorders) with a doctor’s recommendation.
  • 2014: Maryland legislators decriminalize cannabis and approve a comprehensive medical cannabis law, expanding the very limited measure that was passed in 2003.[50]
  • 2014: Missouri decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[51]
  • 2014: Minnesota legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[52]
  • 2014: New York legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[53]
  • 2014: Alaska and Oregon legalize recreational cannabis through ballot measure.
  • 2014: By the end of the year, 10 more states pass low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis laws: Alabama, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Tennessee, Iowa, South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and Missouri.[54]
  • 2015: Delaware decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[55]
  • 2015: Louisiana legislators pass a limited medical cannabis law.[56][57]
  • 2015: During the year, five more states pass low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis laws: Virginia, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming.[54]
  • 2016: Pennsylvania legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[58]
  • 2016: Ohio legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[59]
  • 2016: Illinois decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[60]
  • 2016: California, Nevada, Maine, and Massachusetts approve ballot measures to legalize recreational cannabis. Arkansas, Florida, and North Dakota approve ballot measures to legalize medical cannabis.
  • 2017: West Virginia legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[61]
  • 2017: Indiana passes a low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis law.[62]
  • 2017: New Hampshire decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[63]
  • 2018: Vermont becomes the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through state legislature. Unlike all other states that had legalized recreational cannabis, however, no provision was made for commercial sale.[64]
  • 2018: Indiana legalizes CBD for any use.[65]
  • 2018: Kansas legalizes CBD for any use.[66]
  • 2018: Oklahoma legalizes medical cannabis through ballot measure.[67]
  • 2018: Michigan approves a ballot measure to legalize recreational cannabis.[68] Missouri and Utah approve ballot measures to legalize medical cannabis.
  • 2019: New Mexico decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[69]
  • 2019: North Dakota decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[70]
  • 2019: Illinois legalizes recreational cannabis through state legislature, including its commercial sale. It became the first state to legalize the commercial sale of recreational cannabis through an act of state legislature.[71]
  • 2019: Hawaii decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[72]
  • 2020: Virginia decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[73]
  • 2020: Vermont legalizes commercial recreational cannabis sales through state legislature.[74]
  • 2020: Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota approve ballot measures to legalize recreational cannabis, with South Dakota becoming the first state to legalize recreational use without first legalizing medical use.[75] Mississippi and South Dakota approve ballot measures to legalize medical cannabis.[76]
  • 2021: South Dakota initiative to legalize recreational use is ruled state-unconstitutional by a circuit court judge.[77]
  • 2021: New York legalizes recreational cannabis through state legislature.[78]
  • 2021: Virginia legalizes recreational cannabis through state legislature.[79]
  • 2021: New Mexico legalizes recreational cannabis through state legislature.[80]
  • 2021: Mississippi initiative to legalize medical cannabis is overturned by the Supreme Court of Mississippi due to issue with state’s ballot initiative process.[81]
  • 2021: Alabama legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[82]
  • 2021: Louisiana decriminalizes cannabis through state legislature.[83]
  • 2021: Connecticut legalizes recreational cannabis through state legislature.[84]
  • 2022: Mississippi legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[85]
  • 2022: Rhode Island legalizes recreational cannabis through state legislature.[86]
  • 2022: Maryland and Missouri voters approve ballot measures to legalize recreational cannabis.[87]
  • 2023: Kentucky legalizes medical cannabis through state legislature.[88]
  • 2023: Delaware legalizes recreational cannabis through state legislature.[89]
  • 2023: Minnesota legalizes recreational cannabis through state legislature.[90]
  • 2023: Ohio legalizes recreational cannabis through Issue 2.[91]

Municipal

  • 1906: Washington, D.C. requires a prescription for cannabis drugs.[92]
  • 1915: El Paso, Texas restricts cannabis.[93]
  • 1972: Ann Arbor City Council decriminalized cannabis, reducing the penalty to a $5 fine.[94] The law was overturned by a Republican-led council a year later,[95] but reinstated through voter referendum in 1974.[96]
  • 1977: Madison, Wisconsin decriminalized cannabis through ballot initiative.[97]
  • 1978: San Francisco residents approved Proposition W, a non-binding measure directing city law enforcement to “cease the arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in the cultivation, transfer, or possession of marijuana”.[98] Mayor George Moscone was assassinated shortly afterwards, however,[99] and the initiative was disregarded by new mayor Dianne Feinstein.[100]
  • 1991: San Francisco residents approved the non-binding Proposition P in support of the medical use of cannabis.[101] The city Board of Supervisors followed with Resolution 141–92 in 1992, which allowed for the distribution of medical cannabis throughout the city.[102]
  • 1998: Washington, D.C. residents approved Initiative 59 to legalize medical cannabis, but the Barr amendment blocked implementation until 2009, with the first legal sales finally occurring in 2013.[103]
  • 2003: Seattle residents voted to make enforcement of cannabis laws the lowest priority.[104]
  • 2004: Oakland, California residents approved Measure Z, making private adult cannabis offenses the lowest possible priority for law enforcement, establishing a system to regulate, tax, and sell cannabis pending state legalization, and urging legalization on the state and national levels.[105]
  • 2005: Denver residents voted to legalize cannabis.[106]
  • 2006: San Francisco made enforcement of cannabis laws the lowest priority. The change was approved through a Board of Supervisors vote.[107]
  • 2009: Breckenridge, Colorado residents voted to legalize cannabis.[108]
  • 2012: Chicago decriminalized cannabis through a city council vote.[109]
  • 2012: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint residents voted to decriminalize cannabis.[110]
  • 2013: Portland, Maine residents voted to legalize cannabis.[111]
  • 2014: Philadelphia decriminalized cannabis through a city council vote.[112]
  • 2014: After a city council vote decriminalized cannabis in March,[113] Washington D.C. residents voted to approve Initiative 71 in November to legalize recreational use of cannabis and personal cultivation.[114] A congressional rider passed afterwards prevented D.C. City Council from legalizing commercial sales.[115]
  • 2014: New York City decriminalized cannabis through a new policy announced by city officials.[116]
  • 2015: Wichita, Kansas decriminalized cannabis through voter referendum.[117]
  • 2015: Miami-Dade commissioners voted to decriminalize cannabis.[118]
  • 2015: Toledo, Ohio residents voted to decriminalize possession of cannabis less than 200 grams.[119]
  • 2015: Pittsburgh decriminalized cannabis through a city council vote.[120]
  • 2016: Tampa decriminalized cannabis through a city council vote.[121]
  • 2016: New Orleans decriminalized cannabis through a city council vote.[122]
  • 2016: Orlando decriminalized cannabis through a city council vote.[123]
  • 2016: Nashville decriminalized cannabis through a Metro Council vote.[124]
  • 2016: Memphis decriminalized cannabis through a city council vote.[125]
  • 2016: Residents in the Ohio cities of Bellaire, Logan, Newark, and Roseville voted to decriminalize possession of cannabis less than 200 grams.[119]
  • 2017: Houston decriminalized cannabis through a new policy announced by the city’s district attorney.[126]
  • 2017: Kansas City, Missouri residents voted to decriminalize cannabis, eliminating jail time for possession of 35 grams or less and reducing the penalty to a $25 fine.[127]
  • 2017: Atlanta decriminalized possession of one ounce or less of cannabis via unanimous city council vote.[128]
  • 2018: Albuquerque decriminalized cannabis through a city council vote.[129]

Territory

  • 2014: Guam legalized medical cannabis through ballot measure.[130]
  • 2014: The United States Virgin Islands decriminalized cannabis.[131]
  • 2015: Puerto Rico legalized medical cannabis by executive order.[132]
  • 2018: The Northern Mariana Islands legalized recreational cannabis through an act of legislature.[133]
  • 2019: The United States Virgin Islands legalized medical cannabis through an act of legislature.[134]
  • 2019: Guam legalized recreational cannabis through an act of legislature.[135]
  • 2023: The United States Virgin Islands legalized recreational cannabis through territorial legislature.[136]

Native American reservations

Opinions

Presidential

  • 1972: President Richard Nixon opposes the policy of cannabis decriminalization. He states: “I do not believe that you can have effective criminal justice based on a philosophy that something is half legal and half illegal … despite what the [Shafer Commission] has recommended.”[146]
  • 1977: President Jimmy Carter endorses legislation to federally decriminalize cannabis, declaring that “Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself.”[147][148]
  • 1980: Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan warns that “Leading medical researchers are coming to the conclusion that marijuana … is probably the most dangerous drug in the United States.”[149]
  • 1996: Former Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and George H. W. Bush urge the defeat of medical cannabis initiatives in California and Arizona, asserting in an open letter that the measures pose “enormous threats” to the public health of all Americans.[150]
  • 2000: President Bill Clinton, in an interview with Rolling Stone shortly before leaving office, states his support for decriminalizing cannabis.[151][152]
  • 2015: President Barack Obama declares his support for cannabis decriminalization but opposition to legalization.[153][154]
  • 2022: President Joe Biden, in ordering a review of the scheduling status of cannabis, states: “We classify marijuana at the same level as heroin – and more serious than fentanyl. It makes no sense.”[155]

Public

  • 1969: Gallup conducted its first poll on legalizing cannabis, finding 12% in favor.[156]
  • 1973: General Social Survey‘s first poll on legalizing cannabis showed 19% in favor.[157]
  • 1977: Gallup reported 28% support for the legalization of cannabis, a number that would not be surpassed until 2000.[156]
  • 2011: Gallup reported 50% support for legalizing cannabis.[158]
  • 2013: Pew Research reported 52% [159] and Gallup 58%[160] in support of legalizing cannabis. In both polls, a majority of respondents supported legalization for the first time.
  • 2017: Gallup’s annual poll showed 64% support for the legalization of cannabis, including a majority of Republicans for the first time.[161]
  • 2018: Reflecting the increased growth of support for marijuana legalization, Gallup’s annual poll showed that 66% of Americans supported legalization, including 75% of Democrats, 71% of Independents, 59% of people over 55, and at least 65% support in the East, South, Midwest, and West.[162]

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