When same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide, political and social scientists noted the societal shift on the issue had been remarkable — even unparalleled. Before the Supreme Court enshrined the right into law in 2015, Americans had moved sharply in favor of it, and they have continued to do so since then.
“You can’t find another issue where attitudes have shifted so rapidly,” a political scientist told The Washington Post.
It turns out you kind of can — because marijuana is on virtually the same trajectory.
Monmouth University released a new poll Monday finding that nearly 7 in 10 Americans — 68 percent — support legalizing small amounts for personal use, compared with just 26 percent who oppose it. CONTINUED
Aaron Blake, Washington Post
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