Politics + Legalization

The Dr. Oz, Fetterman Senate Battle Is About Harm Reduction, Somehow

The race for a United States Senate seat in Pennsylvania is putting drug policy reform in the spotlight, with the…

August 22, 2022

California’s Psychedelic Decrim Bill Was Gutted and Pulled; It Should Be Back in 2023

The sudden collapse of a California bill to decriminalize possession of psychedelics is a major setback for advocates, but they…

August 18, 2022

Will Gov. Newsom Veto California’s Safe Consumption Site Bill?

Physicians who treat people with substance use disorder in California are among those urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign legislation,…

August 17, 2022

Cannabis Coalition Unveils Equity Proposals for SAFE Banking Act

With the end of the current Congress approaching, efforts to find areas of compromise on marijuana reform are increasing—with lawmakers,…

August 15, 2022

The FDA’s Early Plan to Expedite Open-System Vape Marketing Applications

Documents obtained by Filter provide insight into how the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) originally intended…

August 10, 2022

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