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Is Now the Time to Talk Marijuana Decriminalization?
There’s something about marijuana which makes Stephen Harper paranoid. Not that the Conservative leader is showing the side-effects from smoking it. This is, after all, the prime minister that fun...
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The Next 11 States to Legalize Marijuana
Marijuana prohibition is entering its 78th year. Colorado's marijuana law went into effect at the beginning of last year in the wake of changing attitudes. Compared to 1969, when only 12% supported...
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Majority of Canadians Support Decriminalizing Marijuana: Poll
More Canadians than ever support decriminalizing marijuana, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Global News. Ipsos found 65 per cent of Canadians (29 per cent strongly/36 per cent...
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Ireland: Police back Proposal Decriminalising Possession of Heroin, Cocaine...
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin proposed a 'massive cultural shift' in moving towards decriminalising possession of small quantities of certain narcotics Police officers in Ireland have backed a proposal to...
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Pittsburgh Decriminalizes Pot Possession
Pittsburgh City Council is ending its 2015 legislative session on a high note, having voted Monday morning to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana within city limits. Council...
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Which States are Eyeing Cannabis Decriminalization in 2016? The Leafly Roundup
Welcome to 2016! It’s sure to be an exciting year, and state legislators are already jumping on board to make progress. Legislators in Georgia, Illinois, Wyoming, and Virginia are all seeking to...
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Where do Ireland’s Political Parties Stand on Decriminalizing Cannabis?
Could Ireland go down the Portuguese route? THERE HAS BEEN much talk in recent times about cannabis, namely plans to decriminalise or legalise it in certain jurisdictions. A number of states in the US...
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Tampa Sets Date to Vote on Marijuana Penalties
Tampa could soon become the next city in Florida to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. In a push to decriminalize the posession of small amounts of marijuana in Tampa, on Thursday city council...
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New Harrogate Cannabis Social Club Formed to Join Drug Legalization Fight
A new Harrogate Cannabis Social Club has been formed to join the fight to legalise the drug and is aiming to “ensure and encourage” the safe use of it by residents. The club is the latest to have...
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Israel Mulls Decriminalizing Cannabis
Justice minister suggests fines will replace criminal proceedings, while local report says ministers will vote Sunday on draft bill. The Justice Ministry is exploring the possibility of Israel...
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Illinois Is the Latest State to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana
Pot possession is now punishable by a citation, instead of a jail time. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday signed a law decriminalizing possession of a small amount of marijuana, making the state the...
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U.S. States Tried Decriminalizing Pot Before. Here’s Why It Didn’t Work
In the past five years, eight states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana for adults. Today, 68 million people live in areas where marijuana is treated like alcohol or tobacco....
View ArticleColorado Ski Town Decriminalizes Marijuana
Breckenridge residents voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and paraphernalia under town law. Unofficial results show 71 percent of voters approved the...
View ArticleVirginia Legislature Considers Decriminalizing Marijuana
House Bill 1134 would make marijuana possession and cultivation a fine-only offense.
View ArticleUK Police Leader Says: ‘Decriminalise Cannabis’
One of Britain's most senior police officers favours decriminalising the personal use of drugs such as cannabis to allow more resources to be dedicated to tackling high-level dealers, The Observer...
View ArticleThe White House Can Decriminalize Medical Marijuana in One Easy Step
As of Monday, marijuana is legal in the state of Colorado. Governor John Hickenlooper has signed an official proclamation making Amendment 64, the voter-passed amendment that legalizes possession of up...
View ArticleDecriminalize or legalize?
I often get asked about what I mean when I say that our Sensible BC campaign wants to "decriminalize" cannabis in BC. Some people tell me they don't like the idea of decriminalizing, and that we must...
View ArticleWhy Decriminalizing Smoking Heroin Wouldn’t Be as Crazy as It Might Sound
One European government says it could help reduce overdose rates by shifting a culture of injectors toward a safer method of use.
View ArticlePolice Oppose Call to Decriminalize Drugs in Canada
A report out Thursday calls on Canada to decriminalize personal use of all narcotics and regulate cannabis, saying current policies are failing to reduce drug use or make Canadians safer.
View ArticleIllinois Lawmakers Move Closer to Decriminalizing Marijuana
Illinois has moved one step closer to decriminalizing marijuana in small amounts.
View ArticleIreland to Consider Decriminalising Marijuana
Ireland this week appointed a new Minister of State with Responsibility for Drug Strategy, and his first task will be to examine whether drug laws need to be relaxed.
View ArticleMayor John Tory Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana
Toronto mayor says decriminalizing pot would be a positive step forward for Canada. Federal Tories oppose the move.
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New Mexico Decriminalizes Marijuana
Law signed after full legalization effort stalls in state Senate. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation that will decriminalize marijuana, significantly reducing possession...
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