Topic Score Rubric
We rank each topic based on the criteria below to determine if the subject is relevant, actionable, and clarifying. Additionally, we ensure that each topic does not incite violence, glorify hate speech, or focus exclusively on a sensational one-time event.
Should weed be legal federally?
Score: 79%
Notes from the Newsroom:
Our health and that of our loved ones is of utmost concern, whether that be through health insurance, cost of prescription drugs, or controlling pain in cases of chronic illness. When it comes to pain control specifically, there have been many problems managing chronic pain and new public health outbreaks like the Opioid Epidemic. Marijuana legalization has come forth in many states as a solution medically as well as a money-making option recreationally. We want to know what the real risk is, so we assembled the arguments and want you to help decide.