Tuesday, March 19, 2024

John Hudak

John Hudak is deputy director of the Center for Effective Public Management and a senior fellow in Governance Studies. His research includes state and federal marijuana policy. John’s 2016 book, Marijuana: A Short History, offers a unique, up-to-date profile of how cannabis emerged from the shadows of counterculture and illegality to become a serious, even mainstream, public policy issue and source of legal revenue for both businesses and governments. In it, he describes why attitudes and policy have changed, and what those changes mean for marijuana's future place in society. Follow him on Twitter @JohnJHudak

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Biden Should End The War On Drugs

It is time for an American president to think seriously about policy change to disrupt the manner in which the United States deals with drugs. 

Brian Karem Talks Politics, Trump Drama, And Marijuana

John Hudak has a who sit down with journalist Brian Karem who talks politics, Trump drama, and marijuana

Who Won That Messy Presidential Debate? Certainly Not Americans

What the presidential debate last night showed most Americans is that such a setting will not be a resource to help answer their questions.

The Deafening Silence Of Cannabis In The Democratic Debate

Nevada legalized cannabis via a ballot initiative in 2016, and the location of the debate presented a perfect opportunity for debate moderators to engage the issue.

Joe Biden’s Toughest Opponent Is His Criminal Justice Record

The Democratic Party has changed dramatically, particularly on issues involving criminal justice and drug policy. It is on these issues that Mr. Biden’s strengths have become his weaknesses.  

Why Aren’t More Congressional Candidates Embracing Marijuana Reform?

In the lead up to the 2018 midterm elections, cannabis advocates are going through a familiar routine: throwing their hands up in frustration as to why more candidates are not embracing cannabis reform.

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