We have warned about the perils of cannabis legalization. As Congress debates next steps on marijuana, USA TODAY Editorial Board reconsiders our view.
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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.
Democracy in the balance: Revise Senate filibuster to protect elections and voting rights
America is facing a take-no-prisoners assault on fair elections that can be defeated by elements of the Freedom to Vote Act pending before Congress.
Repair legacy of racism: Explore reparations in housing, education, entrepreneurship
America still has far to go to foster a fully just society and to mitigate the lasting consequences of institutionalized racism.
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?
George Orwell meet Greg Abbott: Texas abortion law is an un-American infringement of rights
You don’t have to believe in abortion on demand or revere Roe v. Wade as a landmark victory to know the Texas law is unconstitutional.
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.