Californians voted for tougher penalties for dealers. Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota rejected proposals to legalize marijuana. Massachusetts denied a measure allowing possession of psychedelics.

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Readers express surprise that some voters are still uncertain and urge them to vote. Also: Michelle Obama’s plea; marijuana reform; family policies.

After supply chain disruptions that made critical medicines scarce, a federal effort is underway to ensure domestic stocks of pharmaceutical ingredients.