The New York Times got cannabis wrong 👎🏻

Feb 21, 2026, 6:05 PM•leafly

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The editorial board of The New York Times has published a poorly researched, misleading op-ed on the cannabis industry and the effects of legalization. It’s a straight-up smear job, and we aren’t going to stand for it. Read our editorial response to the recent article, where we debunk their false claims and show why America doesn’t have a problem with cannabis, only The NYT does.

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