The DEA Just Argued Against Itself

Plus Virginia finally legalizes sales, a study that nearly erased opioids, and Pennsylvania's vote that leadership won't allow

Something fundamental has changed, and this week made it impossible to miss: cannabis is no longer outside the system asking to be let in. It’s inside the system, forcing every institution to clarify where it stands.

Look at the spread of fights this week. A state Senate is being pressured to simply allow a vote. The DEA and FDA stood up in a federal hea…