Politics + Legalization

CT Lawmakers Revive Psilocybin Decrim Bill, Despite Governor’s “Concerns”

Connecticut lawmakers have revived an effort to decriminalize low-level possession of psilocybin, despite the governor’s office recently indicating that it…

February 26, 2024

End of Wisconsin Gerrymander Offers Hope for Drug Policy Reform

Wisconsin politics could be transformed after Governor Tony Evers (D) signed new legislative maps into law on February 19. The…

February 23, 2024

The WHO Prioritizes Youth Who Don’t Smoke Over Adults Who Do

The World Health Organization recently held its 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control…

February 23, 2024

Fears for Drug Users and Many Others After Indonesia’s Presidential Election

Indonesia appears to have chosen an authoritarian-minded former general with a harrowing human rights record as its next president. Preliminary…

February 22, 2024

At Hostile COP10, Threats to Tobacco Harm Reduction Postponed

The worst threats of the World Health Organization’s COP10 tobacco control conference to global harm reduction access were averted, for…

February 20, 2024

“Greatest Challenge Is the Purchase of Policy”—Marijuana Lobbyist Bows Out

At Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, in January, Justin Strekal fought back tears, reflecting on the storied congressional cannabis…

February 14, 2024

Inside Thailand’s U-Turn on Cannabis Decriminalization

Amongst the throngs of tourists, we spotted the neon green cannabis sign. Initially unexpected, it had become a familiar sight…

February 12, 2024

Biden’s Border Security Deal Is Collapsing. What Now?

President Biden's $118 billion anti-immigration deal is collapsing on the eve of its procedural vote in the Senate, abandoned by…

February 7, 2024

Alaska Eyes Psychedelics Task Force in “Anticipation of Federal Legalization”

On February 5, an Alaska Senate panel took testimony on a plan that would create a state task force to…

February 6, 2024

With Aptly Named HB 420, KY Would Legalize Cannabis, Expunge Records

Kentucky legislators have introduced a bill to legalize and regulate cannabis for adults over 21, as well allow people to…

February 6, 2024