Articles tagged with "war on drugs"
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Joe Biden thinks ‘forced rehab’ is positive drug reform. Here’s why he’s wrong
David Bienenstock - Published on February 24, 2021read moreA choice between rehab and prison is no choice at all. Biden’s ‘mandatory rehab’ is a bad idea masked as drug reform.
Trump pardoned 12 cannabis prisoners on his way out. Here are their stories
Dave Howard - Published on January 20, 2021read moreOn his final day in office, Donald Trump pardoned 12 federal marijuana prisoners serving outrageous sentences.
Mexico is moving to legalize cannabis in 2021. What does that mean for the US?
Bruce Kennedy - Published on January 12, 2021read moreMarijuana legalization—expected by April 30—could quiet narco-violence and open global opportunities for Mexican companies.
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Illinois officials say they’ve expunged 500,000 cannabis convictions
The Associated Press - Published on January 4, 2021read moreGov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned 9,210 low-level marijuana convictions. Illinois police erased 492,000 others.
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America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom
The Associated Press - Published on December 15, 2020read moreAfter serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack’s cheeseburger and breakfast with his son.
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History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
Bruce Barcott - Published on December 4, 2020read moreThe MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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In historic move, United Nations reclassifies cannabis as less-dangerous drug
Dave Howard - Published on December 2, 2020read moreThe UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs finally admits that marijuana is not as deadly as heroin.
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Congressional vote to legalize marijuana is expected later this week
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 30, 2020read moreAfter delaying until after the election, Democrats are bringing the MORE Act to the floor.
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Focus on the family: How the War on Drugs destroyed America’s foster care system
Zoe Sigman - Published on September 2, 2020read moreChild protective service agencies should protect children. But the War on Drugs incentivized child removal based on unreliable drug tests.
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Richard DeLisi, 71, suffers in a Florida prison while others make millions on marijuana
Fatma Khaled - Published on July 26, 2020read moreWhile DeLisi pushes a walker around his cell, Florida medical marijuana companies will bring in $800 million this year.
