Articles tagged with "decriminalization"
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Congressional Committee Discusses How to Legalize Cannabis
Ben Adlin & Bruce Barcott - Published on July 10, 2019Read moreWhile lawmakers seemed to agree on the need to end cannabis prohibition, Wednesday’s hearing highlighted tensions between competing visions of what reform should look like.
Will New York’s New Decriminalization Measure Do Any Good?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 21, 2019Read moreCritics say the decriminalization measure won’t do enough to combat racial disparities in cannabis arrests. Even the bill’s proponents admit it isn’t everything they wanted.
Oakland City Council Decriminalizes Mushrooms, DMT, Ibogaine
David Downs - Published on June 6, 2019Read moreMushroom trips—which alter one’s sense of self, time, and space—have medical use in treating depression and PTSD, among other uses.
North Dakota Stops Arresting Folks for a Little Cannabis—Finally
David Downs - Published on May 9, 2019Read moreHalf of all drug arrests in the Roughrider State in 2016 were for marijuana.
Mexican president reveals plan to decriminalize all drugs
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 8, 2019Read moreIn a dramatic policy shift, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador admits that ‘prohibition is unsustainable.’ He thinks ending it will better protect public health.
It’s a $130 Fine for 3 Grams, Under Hawaii’s Decrim Bill
Bruce Kennedy - Published on May 3, 2019Read moreIf Gov. David Ige signs the bill, low-level cannabis possession would only be a ticketable offense starting next year.
Is Wisconsin ‘Behind the Curve’ on Marijuana Laws?
The Associated Press - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreThe state is one of just 17 in which the possession, sale, or cultivation of cannabis in any amount can result in criminal prosecution.
Denver Could Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms on Tuesday
Bruce Kennedy - Published on May 2, 2019Read moreThe historic vote could open the way for other cities to rethink their policies on hallucinogens. Opponents say it’s a bad trip waiting to happen.
Texas Moves Ahead With Weakened Decriminalization Bill
The Associated Press - Published on April 30, 2019Read moreSomething’s better than nothing: Texas Republicans want more, but Gov. Abbott refuses to consider legalization.
Wisconsinites Want Legal Cannabis, Not Higher Gas Taxes. Who Knew?
The Associated Press - Published on April 10, 2019Read moreA new poll found 59% support for legalizing marijuana and 83% support for medical marijuana. Higher gas taxes? Not so much.