Politics + Legalization
Health Canada Is Poised to Take a Disastrous Wrong Turn on Vaping
The Canadian government recently consulted on its proposals for regulating—read:banning—flavors used in vaping products. ...
NY Gov. Hochul Signs Bills to Decriminalize Syringes, Guarantee OUD Meds in Prisons
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, appointed in August, has already done more for harm ...
In Win for CA Syringe Programs, Bad-Faith Environmental Lawsuits Banned
On October 5, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 1344. The bill ...
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, ...
