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British Columbia decriminalizing drugs isn’t enough, experts say it’s safe supply that will save lives

British Columbia is the first in Canada to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs. Experts say the exemption is too little, too late.
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Mexico’s Supreme Court rules personal marijuana possession legal, again

That’s good news, but the court created a loophole that still allows cannabis arrests. And that’s bad news.
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Support For Drug Decriminalization Among GOP Voters On The Rise, New Poll Reveals How Much

Support For Drug Decriminalization Among GOP Voters On The Rise, New Poll Reveals How Much
The new survey from Data For Progress and the People’s Action Institute found that a vast majority of Americans support drug decriminalization.
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Did Biden Forget His Promise To Decriminalize Weed? Here’s Why Advocates Are Concerned

Did Biden Forget His Promise To Decriminalize Weed? Here’s Why Advocates Are Concerned
Joe Biden’s Commerce Secretary just dampened a lot of hopes with a single sentence.
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Texas Gov. Says Nobody Should Be Jailed For Weed Possession, Though Confuses Current Law

Texas Gov. Says Nobody Should Be Jailed For Weed Possession, Though Confuses Current Law
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said on Monday that he doesn’t believe people should be incarcerated over low-level marijuana possession
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London Mayor Plans To Decriminalize Cannabis Among Teens & Young Adults

London Mayor Plans To Decriminalize Cannabis Among Teens & Young Adults
Mayor Sadiq Khan has said he plans to stop prosecuting adolescents and young adults caught with marijuana.
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Cannabis Decriminalization Beneficial To Blacks, New Study Finds

Cannabis Decriminalization Beneficial To Blacks, New Study Finds
African Americans are nearly four times more likely to get arrested for marijuana possession laws than whites.
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