Politics + Legalization

Missouri Will Vote on Marijuana Legalization in November

Missouri officials announced on August 9 that an initiative to legalize marijuana will appear on the state’s November ballot. While…

August 10, 2022

Colombia’s New President Wants to End the Drug War. Can He Succeed?

President Gustavo Petro of Colombia was sworn in on August 7. And he devoted much of his inauguration speech to…

August 9, 2022

The Fight to End Firing of Federal Workers for Cannabis Use

The largest union representing federal government employees is flexing its muscles to stop employers firing workers for cannabis use in…

August 4, 2022

Progressives Nix Dem Leaders’ Bid to Boost Police Funding Via Assault Weapons Ban

On July 29, the US House of Representatives passed an assault weapons ban, the first successful vote of its kind…

August 2, 2022

Bronx Cannabis Hub Fosters Opportunity in Communities Hit Hard by Arrests

On July 24, New York City advocates launched the Bronx Cannabis Hub, a community center to help local residents and…

July 28, 2022

Top FDA Tobacco Official Quits to Take Job at Philip Morris International

On July 26, Matthew Holman, the director of the Office of Science at the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for…

July 27, 2022

San Francisco Launches Bid to Decriminalize Psychedelics

City lawmakers in San Francisco have introduced a resolution to decriminalize naturally occurring psychedelics, or “entheogens.” The measure would remove criminal…

July 27, 2022

Biden’s “Safer America Plan” Involves Hiring 100,000 More Cops

On July 21, the Biden administration released its “Safer America Plan,” part of its budget for the 2023 fiscal year.…

July 26, 2022

DEA Cancels Plan to Ban Five New Psychedelics After Heavy Pushback

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has withdrawn a controversial proposal to ban five psychedelic compounds—a decision that’s being celebrated by…

July 25, 2022

The Senate Marijuana Legalization Bill: Positive Provisions, Tough Odds

On July 21, Senate Democrats formally introduced a bill to federally legalize cannabis. Building on the momentum that has turned…

July 22, 2022