The 2016 presidential election is over , and Donald Trump is the president - chosen of the United States . For some , this news is an unbridled disaster , the signaling of everything dependable and decent in America meeting a torturous demise . For others , Hillary Clinton ’s loss means the complete contrary .
Although the American public is ferociously separate along partizan lines , Tuesday night ’s down vote measures seduce a welcome victory for an improbable radical : stoner . OK , opening supporting legalized medical marijuana and recreational habit in a number of states do n’t only apply to those who suckle bongs and deal through Ben and Jerry ’s . militant can welcome the result with a grin too , as voters inCalifornia , Nevada and Massachusettspassed recreational marijuana initiatives on Tuesday night . The three land follow in the footstep of Colorado and Washington , which both legalized recreational marijuana in 2012 , reportsThe Washington Post .
Many advocator see California as the van of legalisation cause for the entire country , if not internationally . “ This represents a monumental triumph for the marijuana reform movement , ” Ethan Nadelmann , executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance , said in a statement . “ With California ’s leaders now , the conclusion of marijuana inhibition across the country , and even internationally , is fast approaching . ”
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Additionally , Florida , Arkansas and North Dakotaall approve aesculapian marijuana go-ahead , while voter inMontanaapproved an initiative that will allow medical marijuana to be prescribed to those afflict with PTSD and other inveterate pain sensation event .
But , for reformers , the glare caution exists with the coming presidency of Donald Trump , and whether his Republican administration would impede progress made on the state - spirit level . “ The expectation of Rudy Giuliani or Chris Christie as lawyer superior general does not augur well , ” Nadelmann tell the Post in an interview . There are various ways in which a unfriendly White House could spark off thing up . ”
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Sam Blum is a News Staff Writer for Thrillist . He ’s also a martial arts and music nerd who appreciates a fine sandwich and cute dogs . regain his snip in The Guardian , Rolling Stone , The A.V. Club and Vice . He ’s on Twitter@Blumnessmonster .
