Texas AG sues Dallas for decriminalizing marijuana
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that he will file a lawsuit targeting the blue city of Dallas over a ballot measure to decriminalize marijuana. Paxton argues that Prop. R violates state law, which “prohibits the Dallas Police Department from considering the odor of marijuana as probable cause to make an arrest or issue […]
Kamala Harris backed decriminalizing prostitution during 2020 campaign — and hasn’t changed her mind
There's one policy shift Kamala Harris hasn't made yet. The vice president and Democratic nominee has voiced his support for decriminalizing prostitution as a California senator and as San Francisco district attorney. But his campaign has refused to say whether those positions will remain in place as the 59-year-old takes on the nation's highest office. […]
Oregon reverses course on decriminalizing hardcore drugs after disastrous results
At the end of August, a new era began in Oregon, as possession of certain drugs became a crime again. The state Legislature passed two bills in March that re-criminalized possession, making it a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail for probation violations and 180 days in jail if a judge revokes […]
Democrats put faith in House candidate Bynum, but past support for decriminalizing fentanyl threatens chances
A Democrat who recently won their primary in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, a swing district, previously supported a passed ballot measure that decriminalized drugs in the area. Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum voiced her support for Measure 110, which, after being passed in November 2020, decriminalized most possession of controlled substances. That ballot measure passed […]
Michigan governor signs bill decriminalizing paid surrogacy
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed a bill Monday legalizing paid surrogacy, arguing the controversial practice makes it easier for people to start families. Michigan’s Family Protection Act also provides legal protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF), which has received political attention since it was temporarily banned by an Alabama court in February. “Decisions about […]
We Need Asylum Pause, Dems Have Supported ‘Decriminalizing’ Border
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour” broadcast, new york times Columnist David Brooks says President Joe Biden’s immigration policies are “not working,” and Democrats are taking left-wing positions on the issue, as are Democratic presidential candidates who support “decriminalization of the border.” He said he was taking it. He also argued that it’s time for Biden to […]
Germany’s lawmakers to vote on decriminalizing limited amounts of marijuana
German lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a government proposal to ease regulations on cannabis by allowing limited possession of the drug. Prime Minister Olaf Scholz’s cabinet has approved the plan, which is a key initiative of the ruling coalition. The bill proposes legalizing possession of up to 25 grams of cannabis and allowing cultivation […]