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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jeff Merkley of Oregon sent a letter to President Joe Biden last week calling on him to use his executive authority to issue a blanket pardon for all nonviolent federal cannabis offenders, whether currently or formerly incarcerated.

In the letter, the Senators, all Democrats, called America's war on drugs "failed and racist."

"America’s cannabis policies have punished Black and Brown communities for too long," the Senators wrote, adding that despite legalization in states across the country, as well as roughly equal cannabis usage rates, "Black Americans are still nearly four times as likely to be arrested for cannabis possession as white Americans."

The Senators also note that 27 states and Washington, D.C. have decriminalized cannabis possession, while 36 states have legalized cannabis for medical use and 18 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for adult use.

The Senators also point out that a majority of Americans, nearly 7 in 10, support cannabis legalization.

On the campaign trail, Biden said that "we should decriminalize
marijuana" and "everyone [with a marijuana record] should be let out of jail, their records expunged, be completely zeroed out."

"Our country’s cannabis policies must be completely overhauled, but you have the power to act now: you can and should issue a blanket pardon for all non-violent federal cannabis offenses, fulfilling your promises to the American people and transforming the lives of tens of thousands [of] Americans," the letter states.

"The Constitution grants you the authority to pardon broad classes of Americans to correct widespread injustice, as previous Presidents have done," the letter added.…

Cases have increased 30% from last week, placing the county back into the CDC's 'high' transmission category, County Executive Sam Page said

The Little Bit Foundation, which works to eliminate barriers to learning by addressing the basic needs of underserved students across the St. Louis region, has named a new CEO to replace its retiring leader.

Just as the school year was ending this past spring — and with it, free school lunches — Erin Bay learned that her monthly food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was cut off.  She was informed by the state that her son’s federal disability assistance put her about $65 over the income […]

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The U-Man and Favazz interview Ian Gillan of Deep Purple! Photo © Scott Shy / Shyvision Photo

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Journey has announced plans for a major 2022 North American tour that will also feature Billy Idol and Toto as support acts during different parts of the outing. The 40-date…

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KISS has just introduced its Drink It Up brand of liquors to the U.S. The alcoholic beverage line, which already was available in Europe, Australia and Japan, features three varieties…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up for a financially difficult Thanksgiving and holiday …

Vanilla Fudge has announced plans to release a remastered version its 2007 cover of Led Zeppelin's "Ramble On" as a digital download and via streaming services on November 30. The…

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Following its in-person return this past weekend, Florida's Welcome to Rockville festival has announced its 2022 headliners. Foo Fighters, Guns N' Roses, KISS and Korn lead the bill for next…

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Thanksgiving Kitchen Helps  Put parsley or cilantro in a small vase or even a juice glass with water. It will stay fresh during the holiday cooking season and be ready when needed. Make mashed potatoes up to an hour ahead and place them in slow cooker with a thin layer of warm milk (or light... 

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Police have identified three teenagers who died in the crash. Two others are expected to survive

Police said the first person to hit the victim drove away from the scene, but the second driver stayed and is cooperating with the investigation.

Many of us know someone who has left their job during the pandemic in search of another position. A new study says more workers quit their jobs in September than ever before. According to the U.S. Labor Department, more than 4.4 million workers quit their jobs voluntarily in September. That number is up from the 4.3 million people we saw leaving their jobs in August 2021. Almost 1 million workers quit in the leisure and hospitality industry alone. KSDK 5 On Your Side talked with a restaurant…

The United Way of Greater St. Louis is still accepting donations to its 2021 fall campaign, for which it hasn't stated a goal. The nonprofit raised $69.1 million in the 2020 fundraising push.

All Saints Roman Catholic Church in St. Peters traces its origins to 1823 when it was first founded by French settlers. It was known as St. Peter’s at first, which gives its name to the city and area. Only later,… Continue Reading →

The cocktail and entertainment offering will start Nov. 16 with a “Big Mistake. Big. Huge” custom cocktail and “Pretty Funny Women” comedy.