Politics + Legalization
Bill to Stop Employers Asking About Past Cannabis Use Passes CA Senate
The California Senate has approved a bill that would prohibit employers from asking job ...
How Student Activists Sparked North Carolina’s Psychedelics Bill
North Carolina lawmakers are advancing a bill to authorize research into psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. If ...
New Law Shapes Colorado’s Legal Psychedelics Landscape
The governor of Colorado has signed a bill to create a regulatory framework for ...
Biden Under Fire for Backing Harsh GOP Fentanyl-Substances Bill
On May 23, a coalition of 20 national advocacy organizations sent an open letter ...
Brazil’s Supreme Court Shamefully Ducks Key Drug-Decrim Ruling
On May 24, after eight full years of negligence, the Brazilian Supreme Court was ...
Minnesota to Become 23rd State to Fully Legalize Cannabis
Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize cannabis for adult use. ...
Why Three Mountain States Rejected Drug-Induced Homicide Laws
The Mountain states, like many others, are wrestling with an overdose crisis caused by ...
Many Young Adults Won’t Apply for Federal Jobs Due to Cannabis Policies
As the federal government struggles to recruit young people, a recent survey found that ...
Cherelle Parker Wins Philly Mayor Primary on “Fund the Police” Platform
Cherelle Parker has won the Democratic primary election for Philadelphia’s next Mayor. Given the ...
Social Centers for People Who Use Drugs a Tantalizing Prospect in Brazil
On May 16, the Brazilian National Council of Human Rights (CNDH) issued an important ...
