President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of "simple possession" of marijuana.It's a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. ------------------------------------- Newsy is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at http://www.newsy.com/ Like Newsy on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/newsy/ Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/newsy