Up in Smoke: Why the GOP’s Views on Pot are Showing Signs of a Shift
The push to legalize pot migrates from the margins to the mainstream, mellowing some Republicans in the process.
Alex Altman
Alex Altman is a Washington correspondent for TIME. He previously worked as a writer and editor for TIME's Briefing section. A native of New York City, he has degrees from Colgate University and Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
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