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Elton John says the legalization of marijuana was ‘one of the greatest mistakes of all time'

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

In his Icon of the Year interview with Time magazine, the music icon talked about his career, his sexuality and his struggle with addiction.

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24 articles, oldest first.

  1. Rolling Stone

    Elton John Says Legalizing Weed Is 'One of the Greatest Mistakes' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Legalizing weed is 'one of the greatest mistakes,' John tells Time, which named him Icon of the Year

  2. Newsweek

    Elton John reveals his defiant stance on marijuana laws (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Elton John discusses struggling with addiction, going to rehab, sobriety and his stance on the legalization of marijuana in the United States and Canada.

  3. The Guardian

    Legal marijuana one of North America’s ‘greatest mistakes’, Elton John says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Musician, who has been sober for 34 years, says marijuana is addictive and ‘leads to other drugs’

  4. Breitbart News

    Elton John: Legalizing Marijuana 'One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rock legend Elton John had some choice words regarding Western civilization's newfound acceptance of marijuana.

  5. Salon

    Elton John thinks that legalizing marijuana was a bad move (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    “I maintain that it’s addictive,” John says

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Elton John says the legalization of marijuana was ‘one of the greatest mistakes of all time' (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    In his Icon of the Year interview with Time magazine, the music icon talked about his career, his sexuality and his struggle with addiction.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Elton John Says Legalizing Marijuana in America and Canada Is “One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Elton John says legalizing marijuana in America and Canada is 'one of the greatest mistakes' because it 'leads to other drugs.'

  8. KTVZ Bend

    Elton John believes legalizing marijuana ‘is one of the greatest mistakes of all time’ (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Elton John is not holding his tongue when it comes to legalized marijuana. In an interview with Time magazine as part of their Icon of the Year coverage, the legendary singer shared his thoughts about the legalization of cannabis in parts of the US and Canada.

  9. The Hill

    Elton John: Marijuana legalization among ‘greatest mistakes of all time’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Elton John, named Time magazine’s Icon of the Year, told the outlet he disdains marijuana and thinks legalizing it is a mistake.

  10. Variety

    Elton John Called the Legalization of Marijuana in America and Canada ‘One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Elton John minced no words explaining his stance against the legality of marijuana in America and Canada.

  11. Fox News

    Elton John calls marijuana legalization 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time' after addiction struggles (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Elton John said that marijuana is addictive in a new interview, calling the legalization of the drug "one of the greatest mistakes of all time."

  12. Entertainment Weekly

    Elton John says legalizing marijuana is 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Elton John thinks that legalizing marijuana is 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time': 'I maintain that it’s addictive. It leads to other drugs.'

  13. New York Post

    Elton John takes a stand against legalization of ‘addictive’ marijuana: ‘One of the greatest mistakes of all time’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Elton John has strong feelings about the legalization of marijuana.

  14. Triblive

    Elton John calls marijuana legalization ‘greatest mistake of all time’ (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Elton John is no fan of the legalization of marijuana, calling it “one of the greatest mistakes of all time.” “I maintain that it’s addictive. It leads to other drugs. And when you’re stoned — and I’ve been stoned — you don’t think normally,” the legendary singer told Time in

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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