Politics + Legalization
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 ...
The Fight to Open a Safe Consumption Site in Chicago
Illinois harm reduction advocates are urging state lawmakers to pass a bill authorizing safe ...
Feds License University to Grow Psilocybin Mushrooms for Research
The federal government has finally licensed a university to legally grow psilocybin “magic” mushrooms. ...
Australia’s New Vape Crackdown Incentivizes Smoking, Critics Say
Australia’s government is intensifying its tight restrictions on nicotine vapes, announcing a ban on ...
WA Governor Approves Very Limited Psilocybin Therapy Pilot
Washington State has formally approved a very limited psilocybin therapy program. On May 9, ...
Where Do Philly Mayor Candidates Stand on Harm Reduction, Policing?
A big change is coming to Philadelphia. In November, voters will choose the city’s ...
