Politics + Legalization
NIDA Wants to Fund Research Into Marijuana Legalization Models
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is renewing its push to promote federally ...
DEA Psychedelics Ban to Undergo Rare Legal Hearings—Which May Be Ignored
Researchers and advocates scored a procedural victory this week in their fight against the ...
What Are the Prospects for Canada’s Federal Drug Decriminalization Bill?
Right now, cities and provinces around Canada are pursuing decriminalization in piecemeal fashion. Recently, ...
Senate Narrowly Confirms Robert Califf as the Next Head of the FDA
On February 15, the Senate narrowly confirmed Dr. Robert Califf as the next commissioner ...
If the Government Wants Harm Reduction, It Must Resist the Backlash
In what can only be described as racist dog whistles, conservatives recently accused the ...
Washington State’s $125 Million Drug War Restitution Plan Is Only a Start
Washington Governor Jay Inslee (D) wants to invest $125 million each year, funded by ...
Outrage at Biden Administration Caving to “Crack Pipes” Pressure
“Biden crime policy: Crack pipes for all. What could go wrong?” asked Texas Senator ...
Portland, Maine, Votes to Ban the Sale of Flavored Vaping Products
On February 7, City Council members in Portland, the largest city in Maine, voted ...
Proposed Drug-Decrim Ballot Initiative All Set in Washington State
Washington State activists have filed a proposed ballot initiative that would remove criminal penalties ...
Court Lets Four FDA-Denied Vape Companies Resume Sales, for Now
On February 1, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted four nicotine vape manufacturers—Bidi ...
