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Kamala Harris has broken new ground in the 2024 election by taking a bold stance on federal cannabis legalization, promising on Instagram to “LEGALIZE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA.” The striking all-caps message is a historic moment for a presidential campaign, marking the first time a candidate on a major party ticket has made legalization a primary campaign message through a high-visibility social media platform. Harris’ accompanying caption lays out her promise to “break down unjust legal barriers” and create opportunities within the cannabis industry. While many candidates have discussed cannabi…