David Firestone,

David Firestone is a member of the editorial board of The New York Times. He has had a long career with The Times, having served in several departments including the Metropolitan desk, the National desk, the Washington bureau, and the editorial board. His tenure at The Times was interrupted by a stint as executive editor for digital at NBC News. In 2023, he rejoined The New York Times editorial board. As a reporter and editor, Firestone has covered various topics with a focus on insightful conversations about current events.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/david-firestone

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Biden administration signaled a significant shift in approach towards marijuana
  • DEA is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug
  • ]The New York Times editorial board published a six-part series urging the federal government to stop banning marijuana in 2014.[

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

DEA Announces Plans to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug: A Historic Shift in American Drug Policy

DEA Announces Plans to Reclassify Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug: A Historic Shift in American Drug Policy

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 The DEA announced plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III, following years of advocacy and President Biden's call for a review of federal marijuana law. This shift marks a significant step towards ending federal prohibition and recognizing marijuana's medical uses. Despite this development, recreational use will not be fully legalized at the federal level.