Two recently introduced pieces of federal legislation would protect medical marijuana states from federal interference and end federal marijuana prohibition . This Saturday , April 20 , is `` 420 : International Marijuana Day , '' with festivals worldwide . Amanda Reiman : In 1971 , high school friends invented 420 as code for smoking pot in secret . It's a day to celebrate the drug and its benefits. It 's disgraceful so many people are serving time on marijuana charges . She says 52 % of Americans want new policies ; 4/20 a good day to join legalization effort .
This Saturday , April 20 , is `` 420 : International Marijuana Day , '' with festivals worldwide . Amanda Reiman : In 1971 , high school friends invented 420 as code for smoking pot in secret . It's a day to celebrate the drug and its benefits. It 's disgraceful so many people are serving time on marijuana charges . She says 52 % of Americans want new policies ; 4/20 a good day to join legalization effort .