Opinion: Cannabis has become more legal. It’s time to update laws around use by pregnant people
Stat News • 3/2/2026
Summary
The opinion piece argues for the need to update laws regarding cannabis use by pregnant people. It suggests that as cannabis has become more legal, it is time to rethink punitive policies surrounding its use during pregnancy.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
44
Hours Since Seen
Final Score7/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier53% (0.5^44/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 65
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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