Politics + Legalization

As Decriminalization Begins in British Columbia, Activists Watch Warily

British Columbia has officially become the first first province in Canada to decriminalize possession of small quantities of opioids, cocaine,…

January 31, 2023

Why Does BC’s Decriminalization Exclude Benzodiazepines?

The overdose crisis in British Columbia has killed more than 10,000 people since 2016, when it was first declared a…

January 26, 2023

New York’s Bill to Decriminalize Low-Level Drug Possession

A New York senator has launched a bid to decriminalize all low-level drug possession in the state. If his bill…

January 26, 2023

Oregon Bill Would Mandate State Collection of Psilocybin Users’ Data

An Oregon lawmaker is pushing a bill that would require the state’s newly legal psilocybin therapy services to collect, and…

January 25, 2023

DC Bill Would Pay Out Cannabis Reparations—If Feds Lift Ban

Washington, DC lawmakers have filed a revised bill to create a regulated adult-use cannabis market, despite an ongoing congressional ban…

January 25, 2023

Taiwan Is About to Ban the Use of Nicotine Vapes

Taiwan looks set to become the next country in Asia to ban nicotine vaping products. On January 12, amendments to…

January 24, 2023

Appeals Court Reignites Triton Case Against FDA, Key to Flavored Vapes

On January 19, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered that the cases of Triton and Vapetasia, two US-based vapor…

January 20, 2023

Mexico’s Government Thinks Criminalization Will Stamp Out Smoking

If you thought Mexico’s drug war was only about illegal drugs like fentanyl or cocaine, you would be wrong. The…

January 20, 2023

Peru’s Coca Reform Chance Disappears Amid Political Crisis

A deadly crackdown on political protests in Peru continues, as President Dina Boluarte tries to silence calls for her to…

January 19, 2023

Most US Voters Back Cannabis Equity Measures, as Well as Legalization

A strong majority of American voters—including most Republicans, Democrats and independents—support legalizing marijuana and the federal level, according to a…

January 18, 2023