Weed, Fear And Control This Halloween: Conservatives Revive Zombie Myths To Hijack The Debate

Conservative narratives are increasingly weaponizing cannabis legalization by linking it to divisive issues like immigration and gender rights.

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This shift in framing distracts from the tangible benefits of legalization and transforms cannabis into a tool for broader political and cultural battles.

Fear-based storytelling dominates social media, pushing policies that disproportionately harm marginalized communities.

For example, in Arkansas, medical marijuana reform is being tied to immigration fears, while in a Supreme Court case, conservative governors liken state flexibility on cannabis to restricting transgender healthcare rights.