Alexander Lekhtman 
California May Restore Voting Rights to Over 55,000 People With Felony Records
A ballot measure in California, Proposition 17, would restore voting rights to all residents ...
“A Perfect Example of Targeting”—Marijuana Injustice in Southeast Brooklyn
For two years in a row now, political efforts to legalize marijuana in the ...
Why Private Prisons Are Spending a Fortune on 2020 Republican Candidates
Private prisons are determined to make their voices heard in the 2020 election cycle. ...
Michigan’s New Marijuana-Conviction Expungement Law: Pros and Cons
On October 12, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed into law a series of ...
Despite Immunity Law, Virginia Woman Charged After Calling 911 for Alleged Meth Crisis
Virginia has a new “Good Samaritan” law designed to protect people who call 911 ...
How Will You Talk to Your Kids About Drug Safety?
If you are a parent, or hope to be someday, you’ve likely considered how ...
Colorado Governor Pardons Thousands of People With Marijuana Convictions
Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) took executive action on October 1 to pardon nearly ...
Ann Arbor, Michigan Decriminalizes Psychedelics—But Cuts Key Defunding Provision
On September 21, the City Council of Ann Arbor, Michigan voted unanimously to decriminalize ...
Drug Policy Reform in Missouri: City-Level Progress, Strong Headwinds
A Missouri mayor recently announced a plan to pardon people with marijuana and psilocybin ...
Major Report Sheds Light on Europe’s Changing Drug-Use Patterns
A major new report identifies changing patterns of drug use across Europe. Young British ...
