June 26, 2019
World Drug Day and the Movement to Legalize Marijuana
On World Drug Day, Sanho Tree discusses marijuana legalization around the world and how countries are confronting drug abuse and trafficking.
Shutterstock
It’s the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffic, or World Drug Day. Across the U.S., States are decriminalizing cannabis, but there’s also a global trend to move away from the so-called War on Drugs.
Sanho Tree, director of the Drug Policy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies, joined CGTN America to discuss the growth of the marijuana legalization movement, how it differs from other Schedule 1 drugs, and how legalization impacts state tax revenue.
Watch the original interview on CGTN America.
Originally in CGTN.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Further reading
Articles | Oct 07, 2026
Can the US Open Still Be the ‘People’s Slam’?
New York City’s $100 tickets for 1,000 residents offered a small experiment in economic democracy — and an effort to keep the tournament within reach of the working class.
Articles | Oct 02, 2026
Our Town, Our Table: The Community-Building Power of a Shared Meal
The mid-century height of the potluck is long gone, but some towns are keeping the flame alive.
Articles | Oct 02, 2026
Does Your Neighborhood Need a Coffee Klatch?
Amid growing concerns about America’s polarization, similar gatherings are being rediscovered as a way to rebuild connections.
