California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom (D) dedicated a large segment of his speech at the state Democratic convention this weekend urging the party to support marijuana legalization. He called on his fellow politicians to come out of the closet and publicly support reform. (marijuana talk starts at 7:58) Newsom received a round of applause when [...]

Every time a prominent elected official speaks out in support of marijuana legalization it is important because it helps reduce the stigma and it makes it easier for other politicians to “come out of the closet” on this issue, but Newsom’s endorsement of legalization is especially significant because of his position.