Politics + Legalization

Louisiana Abruptly Drops Out of DOJ Marijuana Rescheduling Lawsuit

The attorney general of Louisiana has withdrawn from participation in a lawsuit she initially joined that seeks to challenge the federal…

June 3, 2026

Three States Sue Trump’s DOJ to Stop “Unlawful” Marijuana Rescheduling

Three Republican state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal cannabis rescheduling action announced by President Donald Trump’s…

May 29, 2026

Advocates Fear EU “Domino Effect,” as Belgium Bans Vape Flavors

Belgium has confirmed a ban on vape flavors, leaving consumers with only two legal options: tobacco-flavored or unflavored. The move,…

May 22, 2026

Virginia Gov. Vetoes “Rushed” Launch of Retail Cannabis Market

Virginia’s governor is seeking to explain why she vetoed legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana sales in the state—saying she supports the…

May 21, 2026

Vape Taxes Won’t Increase Smoking, Study Claims. Here’s the Problem.

As a lifelong Iowan, studying public health policy and cancer prevention in a state with one of the nation’s fastest-rising…

May 21, 2026

Argentina Repeals Vape Prohibition After 15 Years

Argentina has ended its prohibition of vapes and other safer nicotine products. Tobacco harm reduction advocates welcome the repeal as…

May 19, 2026

“End the Nightmare”—Coalition Hits DC for Cannabis Justice

A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated…

May 18, 2026

“Striking Increase” in Public Support for Legal Access to Psychedelics

There’s been a “striking increase” in support for legal and regulated therapeutic access to psychedelics as well as expanded research…

May 15, 2026

Three Former WHO Directors Urge It to Back Tobacco Harm Reduction

Three former World Health Organization directors say the goal of reaching a global smoking rate below 5 percent by 2040…

May 14, 2026

GOP Eyes Death Penalty for Fentanyl Sale, as DOJ Calls for More Executions

Under a proposed amendment to the Controlled Substances Act, defendants in federal overdose cases could face the death penalty for…

May 13, 2026