Alexander Lekhtman 
Peru’s Coca Reform Chance Disappears Amid Political Crisis
A deadly crackdown on political protests in Peru continues, as President Dina Boluarte tries ...
The “Three Amigos” Summit Promises More Drug War
On January 9 and 10, President Joe Biden made his first visit to Mexico ...
San Francisco Encampment Sweeps Continue Despite Injunction
A legal battle between homelessness advocates and the city of San Francisco has escalated, ...
As CT Erases Cannabis Convictions, Will People Fall Through the Cracks?
On January 1, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) announced on Twitter that his administration ...
Oregon Is Now Accepting License Applications for Psilocybin Therapy
On January 2, Oregon health officials began accepting license applications from businesses and individuals ...
Illinois Law to End Cash Bail, Blocked at Last Minute, Now Hangs on Appeal
Just hours before a law to end cash bail in Illinois was due to ...
California Now Requires Naloxone Access on College Campuses
California is now requiring most public universities and colleges to offer students free naloxone, ...
Air Force to Scrap Planes Used to Surveil Drugs at the Border—Over Objections From Police
The United States Air Force is fast-tracking a plan to shutter the small fleet ...
The Cannabis and Psychedelics Reforms to Watch For in 2023
The year 2022 saw cannabis and psychedelics legislation advance in multiple states. Maryland, Missouri ...
The Limits of AG’s Guidelines Against Crack-Powder Sentencing Disparity
US Attorney General Merrick Garland took action on December 16 to end the federal ...
