Politics + Legalization
North Dakota Likely to Vote on Marijuana Legalization After Activists Submit Signatures
On July 11, North Dakota activists turned in what they believe to be more ...
The FDA’s Unconscionable Campaign to Destroy Juul
Shock and disbelief. That’s what ripped through the tobacco harm reduction community when the ...
Oklahoma Voters Could Legalize Marijuana This Year
In Oklahoma, two competing efforts to legalize cannabis for adult use are expected to ...
FDA Backs Away From Its Own Juul Decision With “Additional Review”
On July 5, just two weeks after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered ...
DEA to Hold Rare Public Hearing on Plan to Ban Five Psychedelics
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is taking the rare step of holding a hearing ...
Vermonters Overwhelmingly Back Drug Decriminalization. Will Lawmakers Listen?
A large majority of people in Vermont—84 percent—support removing criminal penalties for low-level drug ...
Protests Urge NY Gov. to Roll Out Safe Consumption by Executive Action
On June 29, simultaneous protests in Manhattan and Albany urged New York Governor Kathy ...
After Colombia’s Election, What Are the Prospects for Better Drug Policy?
Colombia’s federal election this month brought victory for Gustavo Petro, who is seen as ...
US Drug Czar Acknowledges the Medical Value of Marijuana
On June 27, the White House “drug czar” recognized the therapeutic potential of marijuana ...
Congressional Report Calls for Drug Policy Review of Psilocybin Access, Hemp Use and Cannabis Research
House Appropriations Committee leaders are calling for a federal review of psilocybin policy, utilizing ...
