Politics + Legalization
Toronto’s Bid to Decriminalize Drugs Hangs in the Balance
Toronto is the latest Canadian municipality seeking to end the criminalization of drug use. ...
Afghanistan’s “Forever” Drug War Has No End in Sight
“It is time to end the forever war,” declared President Joe Biden. After 20 ...
Lawsuit Keeps Atlantic City’s Syringe Program Running, for Now
Atlantic City’s syringe service program (SSP) was due to shut down on October 12. ...
Is Denver’s Psilocybin Decriminalization Having an Impact?
In May 2019, by popular vote, Denver became the first US city to decriminalize ...
Cities Across Ohio Prepare to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization
Voters in more than a dozen Ohio municipalities will decide on ballot measures to ...
Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears House Committee
On September 30 a key House committee approved a bill to federally legalize marijuana ...
Buying Nicotine in Australia Is About to Get Even Harder
Australian vapers will soon have an even harder time getting nicotine. On October 1, ...
Vape Advocates and Prohibitionists Temporarily Unite to Slam the FDA
On September 28, a string of mainstream public health organizations including the American Lung ...
Former GOP Rep. Endorses Psilocybin Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
A former Republican congresswoman is touting the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, sharing the story ...
Criminal Justice Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Hear Safehouse Philly Case
On September 17, a group of 80 criminal justice leaders from across the country ...
