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Why Jeff Sessions’ War on Marijuana Is a Futile Pursuit

Phillip Smith / AlterNet Jan 5, 2018 The attorney general's rescinding of Obama-era "hands-off" guidance to federal prosecutors is sending shock waves through the marijuana industry, but its impact is likely to be limited. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Denouncing ‘Colossal Waste’ of Drug War, Report Makes Case for Decriminalization

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Oct 12, 2016 "Locking people up for using drugs causes tremendous harm," according to a joint assessment by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Evidence About Prostitution That The New York Times Ignored

Rachel Moran Jun 2, 2016 Dissenting voices are vital in the wake of Amnesty International’s championing of laws that decriminalize pimps, brothel owners and johns. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

WikiLeaks Releases Snowden Statement, Vermont Decriminalizes Pot, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 2, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including student loan interest rates double due to Congress' inaction and Texas Republicans begin their push to pass a controversial anti-abortion law in the new special legislative session after their attempts were thwarted last week. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gay Marriage and Pot for Fun Now Legal in Washington

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 7, 2012 The Evergreen State began granting same-sex marriage licenses Thursday morning while crowds lit joints at a celebration beneath the Space Needle in Seattle. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is the ‘War on Drugs’ Ending?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2009 Mexico and Argentina's recent decisions to decriminalize the personal use of drugs mark a growing trend across Latin America to reject the now-40-year-old, U.S.-led, Nixon-founded "war on drugs" as both harmful and ineffective. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mexico’s Fox Will OK Drug Decriminalization

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2006 The Mexican president will sign a bill that drastically weakens penalties for possession of personal amounts of drugs like pot, coke, ecstasy and acid. But local judges can still detain or deport those found with the drugs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )