Canadian politician who firmly supported drug decriminalization admits it didn’t work: ‘I was mistaken’
British Columbia Premier Admits Mistake in Drug Decriminalization The Premier of British Columbia has publicly acknowledged that decriminalizing drugs was a misstep. David Eby made this admission during a recent talk in Vancouver, where he expressed regret about the effects of the policy. “I was wrong about drug decriminalization and the impact it would have,” […]
Mayor Adams criticizes Mamdani for advocating the decriminalization of prostitution
Adams Critiques Mamdani’s Prostitution Stance Mayor Eric Adams took a strong stance against mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani’s long-running push to decriminalize prostitution, framing his argument in religious terms. “I can’t be more clear. I am a man of God, and Mamdani claims to be Muslim. I’m not sure where he stands with the Quran,” Adams […]
Parliament in the UK approves the decriminalization of late-term abortions
UK Parliament Moves Toward Decriminalizing Late Abortions The UK Parliament has begun initial steps to potentially decriminalize late-term abortions, a shift that could have significant implications for women’s healthcare in the country. On Tuesday, the House of Commons voted to adopt a broader amendment to the crime bill, approving it with a count of 379 […]
Oregon's drug decriminalization law expires
Oregon's 2020 drug decriminalization law expired Sunday, ending a first-in-the-nation effort to make possession of small amounts of hard drugs punishable by tickets and fines of up to $100. Starting Sunday, possession of any amount of illegal drugs for personal use will be a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail. The new […]
Thailand’s prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana after its decriminalization
Prime Minister Sureta Thavisin has announced her intention to recriminalize cannabis in Thailand due to concerns about increased criminal activity. Mr. Sletta ordered local authorities to set a 90-day deadline to crack down on criminal activity related to the illegal cannabis trade. The lack of regulation has led to widespread availability and public backlash against […]
Prime Minister Back Peddles On Legalizing Weed As Crime Rises After Decriminalization
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wants to outlaw marijuana two years after legalizing the drug due to crime rising after its decriminalization, The Associated Press (AP) reported Wednesday. This marked an interesting turnabout for Thailand, which was the first country in Asia to legalize the substance, the outlet noted. The prime minister of Thailand, the […]
Biden marijuana pardon: What’s next for federal decriminalization? | FOX 5 DC
President Biden is erasing all Federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. It’s his first major step toward federally … source
‘Dying before our eyes’: Oregon overdose deaths push lawmakers to end decriminalization ‘experiment’
Oregon is ready to end its “experiment” with drug decriminalization, according to a state senator. This comes after a spike in overdose deaths and public drug use in the Beaver State forced the state Legislature to reintroduce criminal penalties for possession. “About four Oregonians a day die from an overdose,” state Sen. Tim Knopp, the […]
Oregon lawmakers pass bill undoing part of state drug decriminalization law
The Oregon Legislature has passed a bipartisan bill that would rescind key parts of the state’s decriminalization law that punish people for possessing and selling small amounts of drugs. The bipartisan bill passed both state legislatures on Friday and will be sent to the desk of Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek, who last month signaled a […]
Oregon coming around to the realization that drug decriminalization was always a really bad idea
In 2020, Oregon became the first state in the United States to decriminalize possession of hard drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine. This radical illegal experiment became an unmitigated disaster. Initially, concerns raised by Republicans, recovery experts, and Christian groups were ignored; Ballot Measure 110; State Democrats are now poised to recriminalize drug possession, […]