| 单词 | decriminalization |
| 例句 | Gradual decriminalization in recent years has meant the return of a crop that was once an American staple. For These New York Farmers, Harvest Time Means High Times 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z The commission’s report highlighted effective decriminalization policies, such as in Portugal where drug possession is not a criminal offense. It's time to decriminalize drugs, UN commission report says 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z Well, decriminalization would be the first step, to remove this from a police issue at all. MC5’s Wayne Kramer on why Trump is “very much so like Richard Nixon” 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z But that fear and paranoia does not cripple me and I choose to navigate the world around me accordingly: out and proud as a person living with HIV and fighting for decriminalization and racial justice. When being HIV-positive was a crime 2013-04-02T15:15:00Z While the U.S. officially remains frozen in 19th-century moralist purity, other first-world countries are adopted a variety of decriminalization strategies that have cut trafficking. 4 reasons to decriminalize prostitution 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z While underground guides tend to fiercely support decriminalization, a few, such as Jackie, say that even if psychedelics were to be legalized medically, they would continue to work underground. Welcome to the trip of your life: the rise of underground LSD guides 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z A California study found that decriminalization in the state in 2011 did not lead to an increase in teen crime, drug overdoses, cases of driving under the influence or dropout rates. Marijuana use and abuse rates decline among US teens 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Before that, an article about a possible end to the war on drugs and “The Wire’s” David Simon’s concerns about decriminalization already had me rethinking my biological family. My mother, the drug war and me: Reading Ta-Nehisi Coates and forgiving my own black family in the age of mass incarceration 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z But over recent months, decriminalization efforts have opened a chink in the United States’ forbidding drug laws. Will psychedelic mushroom vacations come to the U. S.? 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Without huffing and puffing, “Mr. Nice” tacitly endorses decriminalization of drug use. | 'Mr. Nice': Reliving a Drug Dealer?s Halcyon Days 2011-06-02T21:47:04Z Two out of four reports on polygamy commissioned by the Canadian government recommended decriminalization and regulation of the practice. Same-sex marriage: They’ll just never get it 2013-03-10T13:01:00Z Over all, though, its experts — law professors, addiction specialists, economists, behavioral researchers and former law enforcement officers — argue forcefully for decriminalization. ‘The Culture High’ Explores Marijuana Decriminalization 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z That would be my personal solution, but as a politician, I would fight for decriminalization first, because that is the immediate by-product of this mess that we got ourselves into. 'Savages' boss Oliver Stone knows good weed 2012-07-05T18:14:09Z World leaders called for the decriminalization of drugs on Monday, in a report released by a commission that includes former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan and former presidents of Colombia, Mexico and Brazil. It's time to decriminalize drugs, UN commission report says 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z Third, the fact that some Canadian studies of polygamy recommended decriminalization and regulation is hardly evidence of widespread support for the practice. Same-sex marriage: They’ll just never get it 2013-03-10T13:01:00Z “Across all settings, decriminalization of sex work could have the largest impact on the HIV epidemic among sex workers over just 10 years,” Shannon said. Legalize sex work, ax the HIV rate 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z It was the start of an effective ban that has eased in recent years, as a result of gradual decriminalization, but is only now beginning to lift fully in many states. For These New York Farmers, Harvest Time Means High Times 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z The policy nonprofit favors decriminalization instead of legalization. Can the cannabis industry be an agent of social justice? Or is it just another big business? 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The event was distinctly liberal, advocating for public health solutions and decriminalization of drugs to a receptive crowd of a few hundred. On 4/20, exhibit highlights drug policy issues near UN meeting on drugs 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Coates argues that imagining such a world demands that we go far beyond the question of decriminalization. My mother, the drug war and me: Reading Ta-Nehisi Coates and forgiving my own black family in the age of mass incarceration 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Less than one year ago, an international commission published a report in The Lancet calling for decriminalization of all drugs, finding that prohibition did not effectively combat drug use, addiction or organized crime. Most marijuana medicinal benefits are inconclusive, wide-ranging study finds 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z “Sex workers’ voices need to be taken into consideration,” she said, adding, “It really comes down to decriminalization. There has to be a platform where people feel safe.” Backpage's halt of adult classifieds will endanger sex workers, advocates warn 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z And they say the disproportionately higher rate of minorities’ arrests and incarceration for pot-related offenses have caused greater social harm — which became a major selling point for decriminalization in the District. The lonely lot of the anti-pot crusader At a time when holding hands with your lover in public was unthinkable and same-sex dancing was illegal, Jay said, “we imagined decriminalization rather than legalization.” Coming Out, and Rising Up, in the Fifty Years After Stonewall 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z In advance of Ungass, the British medical journal the Lancet cited these disparities as some of the best evidence to support an international decriminalization of drugs. Faith leaders to tackle drug war's racial divide in Harlem as UN meets nearby 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z If decriminalization measures continue to pass state by state, could Ms. Del Rey, the current face of H & M, be the next face of THC? Cultural Studies: For Young Female Pop Stars, Marijuana Use Ties Into Endorsements 2012-12-08T00:32:21Z Joe Darger, an independent polygamist, says court rulings on gay marriage and private homosexual activity have bolstered the case for decriminalization. Polygamy is about to be decriminalised in Utah. Is it good news for women? 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z For Mr. Jacobs, 65, the decriminalization has presented him with what he called “the opportunity of a lifetime.” For These New York Farmers, Harvest Time Means High Times 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z That is why I won’t be petitioning them for a marriage license, but I will continue to petition them for decriminalization, my freedoms and full rights as a citizen. My three wives 2013-04-14T01:00:00Z But opponents said the drugs’ benefits are still largely unknown, and the bill could lead to more crimes — though studies in recent years have shown decriminalization does not increase crime rates. California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Whitham noted that decriminalization was "no longer a novel approach," but rather a growing practice "across the world and works well." The drug war is over. Its hawks just don’t realize they lost 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Measure 110, officially known as the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act, was modeled in some ways after Portugal's decriminalization policy, enacted in 2001. Decriminalizing drugs in Oregon and Washington isn't associated with overdose increases, study finds 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The group of 18 states used to create a synthetic version of Washington had similar rates of overdose to Washington before decriminalization, and the same was true for the 13 states used to simulate Oregon. New study suggests looser WA drug laws do not mean more overdose deaths 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z And drug decriminalization has not greatly expanded addiction treatment or reduced overdoses as hoped. Thousands sign up to experience magic mushrooms as Oregon’s novel psilocybin experiment takes off 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The decriminalization of abortion in Mexico follows a cascade of reproductive rights advancements in Latin America in recent years after a long period of strict bans. Analysis-Mexico has decriminalized abortion, but nationwide access remains elusive 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Recent research has shown that decriminalization is not associated with an increase in overdose deaths. The drug war is over. Its hawks just don’t realize they lost 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z One study showed decriminalization has reduced drug-related arrests in Oregon, especially among people of color. Decriminalizing drugs in Oregon and Washington isn't associated with overdose increases, study finds 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z A gradual, state-by-state process of pushing for decriminalization culminated last week when the central state of Aguascalientes became the 12th to do so. Latin America women’s rights groups say their abortion win in Mexico may hold the key to US struggle 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Wiener also agreed this summer to cut ibogaine, a psychoactive alkaloid found in the iboga shrub, from the decriminalization portion of SB 58 and instead added it to the list of therapeutics to be studied. California moves to decriminalize use of magic mushrooms and other natural psychedelics 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The entire rest of the article implies causality between drug decriminalization and myriad other social ills, such as homelessness, petty crime and drug overdose. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Lauterbach has said Germany doesn’t want to emulate the model of the neighboring Netherlands, which combines decriminalization with little market regulation. Germany’s Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z In nearby states that didn't enact decriminalization policies, overdose deaths were comparable. Decriminalizing drugs in Oregon and Washington isn't associated with overdose increases, study finds 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z In their defense, proponents of Measure 110 — support for which has plummeted — argue that decriminalization is still in its early days and funds for harm reduction, housing and other services have been slow to arrive. The hard-drug decriminalization disaster | Bret Stephens 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The Scottish government said decriminalization would free “individuals from the fear of accessing treatment and support, reducing drug-related harms and, ultimately, improving lives.” Scotland wants to decriminalize drugs. The UK government just says no 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z By the time the decriminalization element went into effect in February 2021, heroin was scarce. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The single most effective message in the poll was a vow to “protect the border”; decriminalization of the border was very unpopular. How Democrats Can Win Workers 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Funding for drug treatment centers in Oregon, financed by the state’s pioneering drug decriminalization policy, stood at over a quarter-billion dollars Friday as officials called for closer monitoring of where the money goes. Oregon, awash in treatment funds after decriminalizing drugs, now must follow the money 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Some also point to Portugal, which decriminalized hard drugs for personal use in 2001 to great fanfare, as an example of what decriminalization has achieved over time. The hard-drug decriminalization disaster | Bret Stephens 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The party’s statewide steering committee made decriminalization a legislative priority. The dream of decriminalizing is dead, and more from WA’s drug debate 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z By the time the decriminalization element went into effect in February 2021, heroin was scarce. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Sites operate in 14 countries, including Canada, Australia and France, according to the Drug Policy Alliance, a group working for decriminalization and safe drug use policies. US backs study of safe injection sites, overdose prevention 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Oregon’s drug decriminalization had a rocky start after voters approved it in a 2020 ballot measure. Oregon, awash in treatment funds after decriminalizing drugs, now must follow the money 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z But the sticky fact that proponents of decriminalization rarely confront is that those addicted to drugs are not merely sick people trying to get well, like cancer sufferers in need of chemotherapy. The hard-drug decriminalization disaster | Bret Stephens 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z In a tweet and a short video Sunday afternoon, Inslee called the proposal “a sound compromise regarding drug possession that avoids decriminalization” while providing “options for treatment.” WA House rejects drug possession compromise 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Unlike the rest of West Coast states, Oregon had a unique scapegoat to blame the changes on: decriminalization. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Oregon voters made this happen in 2020, influenced by European countries like Portugal where decriminalization and investment in harm reduction have kept drug use and related deaths well below European averages. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z She mentioned city policies championed by Price — a guaranteed basic income program, hero pay for grocery store workers, the decriminalization of street vendors — that she worked on. Column: Whose San Fernando Valley will win? These two women seek to replace Nury Martinez 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Addiction may be a disease, but it’s also a lifestyle — one that decriminalization does a lot to facilitate. The hard-drug decriminalization disaster | Bret Stephens 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z He reiterated that Germany doesn’t want to emulate the model of the neighboring Netherlands, which combines decriminalization with little market regulation. Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z While many people tried to blame various types of petty crime on Oregon's drug decriminalization, the research organization RTI International sought to parse fact from fiction. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z In fact, contrary to what many proponents of decriminalization suggest, fewer than 15 percent of inmates of state prisons are incarcerated because of nonviolent drug crimes. Opinion | Why decriminalizing drugs is a bad idea 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The way Wells sees it, police must “adapt to something that changes, that includes the criminalization and decriminalization of an act in society.” Horrifying stories of women chased down by the LAPD abortion squad before Roe vs. Wade 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z One is the decriminalization of jaywalking in Washington, which passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee. What’s still on the table for traffic safety in WA Legislature? 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z “Are they talking about forming a red-light district and then pushing for decriminalization? Or possibly simultaneously? Or prioritizing the criminalization? These are all the possibilities. The future is happening very quickly.” Could a red-light district for sex work happen in San Francisco? 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Only recently, with the passage of Measure 110, has it morphed into conflating drug decriminalization with homelessness. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z But my more than 20 years of experience in recovery lead me to believe that decriminalization would make our addiction epidemic worse. Opinion | Why decriminalizing drugs is a bad idea 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Many health experts argue decriminalization would encourage drug users to use them in safer spaces where they can access medical care. Canadian province tries decriminalizing drugs to fight overdose crisis 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization has had a rocky start, but Secretary of State Shemia Fagan said Thursday in releasing an audit of the program that it’s too early to call it a failure. Oregon’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization off to rocky start, audit finds 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z For example, a site known for spreading fabricated stories falsely claimed last month that Schwab publicly encouraged the decriminalization of sex between children and adults, using an invented quote and other baseless statements. As elites arrive in Davos, conspiracy theories thrive online 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Drug decriminalization is just that: stopping arrests for people with low-level drug possession. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The case for decriminalization rests on two key arguments: First, the war on drugs isn’t working. Opinion | Why decriminalizing drugs is a bad idea 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z It urged lawmakers to “provide law enforcement with sufficient resources to address additional impaired drivers” and to “address social justice and decriminalization separately from commercialization” when drafting the legislation. Democrats take control as Minnesota Legislature convenes 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z And competition is sure to escalate as decriminalization spreads, large growers adopt more cost-effective technologies and the illegal market not only endures, but thrives. How the marijuana ‘green rush’ fell apart 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Abstinence is one of the tools of harm reduction, like decriminalization is a tool of harm reduction. Their children struggled with addiction. Now, they're fighting against the war on drugs 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The New York Times published no fewer than three articles about the state's drug decriminalization in a single week. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z But the case for decriminalization ultimately depends on repressing an inconvenient truth: Treatment for addiction is not as effective as proponents say it is. Opinion | Why decriminalizing drugs is a bad idea 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z A proposed Cannabis Act to implement Anutin’s decriminalization policy is to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, but it may take several weeks to come to a vote. Thai marijuana boosters rally to keep drug decriminalized 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Similar seizures continue across the country even as public opinion warms to weed use and decriminalization. How the marijuana ‘green rush’ fell apart 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z In the 1996 interview, she offered a succinct take on sex and decriminalization. Carol Leigh, Who Sought a New View of Prostitution, Dies at 71 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z What that has to do with drug decriminalization, no one knows. Don’t blame drug decriminalization for what the housing crisis has caused 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Leigh was deeply involved in advocacy for and aid to sex workers both in the United States and overseas and her concerns ranged from decriminalization to poverty, drug use and HIV. Activist Carol Leigh, who coined term `sex work’, dies at 71 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z He is a member of the opposition Move Forward Party, which initially supported decriminalization. Thai marijuana boosters rally to keep drug decriminalized 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z He and other purveyors are hopeful that full decriminalization is on the horizon, though that could also bring a whole host of new regulatory pressures. How the marijuana ‘green rush’ fell apart 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The rollout of the decriminalization campaign so far has appeared rushed, she said, and the government has made little effort to educate the public about growing or consuming cannabis. Weed Is Now Legal in Thailand. How Long Will the High Times Last? 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Oz has worked to craft a moderate image in the general election and focused his attacks on Fetterman’s progressive positions on criminal justice and drug decriminalization. Obama to Democrats: ‘Sulking and moping is not an option’ 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Oz, meanwhile, has worked to craft a moderate image in the general election and focused his attacks on Fetterman’s progressive positions on criminal justice and drug decriminalization. Biden, Obama, Trump make final midterm push in Pennsylvania 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Most of her proposals, aside from repealing Measure 110, the drug decriminalization ballot initiative Portland passed in 2020, are vague. If Oregon turns red, whose fault will that be? 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Even as the decriminalization drive progresses, abortion-rights activists complain that government authorities are doing too little to raise awareness about abortion access and help low-income women afford the procedure. Like US, Mexico faces a state-by-state divide over abortion 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Women's and human rights groups continue to demand the decriminalization of abortion in Honduras. Honduras to legalize morning-after pill for rape victims 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z She has campaigned on improving Oregon’s public school system, declaring a state of emergency related to homelessness and repealing a 2020 drug decriminalization law while increasing funding for police and prosecutors. GOP looks to gain edge in Oregon with public safety top of mind 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Not everyone thinks decriminalization is a good idea. Soon, Jaywalking Will No Longer Be a Crime in California 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Take, for instance, Measure 110, the drug decriminalization initiative. If Oregon turns red, whose fault will that be? 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z And in Oaxaca, a member of the National Bar of Christian Lawyers recently presented lawmakers with a petition signed by 7,000 people opposing the decriminalization of abortion. Like US, Mexico faces a state-by-state divide over abortion 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Fetterman accused Mr. Oz of lying about his record on drugs despite the fact he stated in past interviews he is for “decriminalization across the board.” Oz warns that Fetterman is ‘out of touch’ on drugs, Mexico border 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Washington has seen the catastrophic effect of decriminalization in Oregon, where overdoses are up and voluntary treatment hasn’t delivered. The Times recommends: Ryika Hooshangi for state Senate, Legislative District 45 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The demonstrators brandished placards with slogans calling for the decriminalization of sex work and the protection of sex workers. Suspected serial killer appears in court in South Africa 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z To be clear, the push for decriminalization and regulating cannabis means curbing the illicit market, mandating dispensaries to check identification and working with law enforcement officials to keep our communities safe. Opinion | Marijuana harms are real, but they often are overstated 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z “When decriminalization occurred, we could not believe it. It was very exciting,” she said. Like US, Mexico faces a state-by-state divide over abortion 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z This follows previous polling that shows the majority of voters, regardless of race, support cannabis decriminalization. Republicans may be sabotaging themselves by harshly criticizing Biden's marijuana moves 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z For these reasons, public health advocates have become more vocal in calls for cannabis decriminalization, because there are health effects of being arrested or having a criminal record. The Federal Government Should Decriminalize Marijuana 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z While Biden did not fully endorse decriminalization, his announcement energized activists who have pushed for it. Biden offers mass pardon for those convicted of marijuana possession 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Fare evasion in D.C. will carry a $50 fine, which is set by the city and was lowered after decriminalization, while fines in Maryland and Virginia are up to $100, Metro said. After lax enforcement, Metro to issue fare evasion citations next month 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z To respond to those problems, Petro said he would pursue a plan to implement “phased decriminalization,” beginning with coca leaf production by small-scale farmers known as campesinos. In test of ties with U.S., Colombian leader proposes shift on drugs 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Among Republican voters, there's higher support for decriminalization than for keeping pot illegal. Republicans may be sabotaging themselves by harshly criticizing Biden's marijuana moves 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Supporters want more states to follow Oregon’s lead, saying decriminalization reduces the stigma of addiction and keeps people who use drugs from going to jail and being saddled with criminal records. After rocky start, hopes up in Oregon drug decriminalization 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z My guess is that the president probably personally opposes decriminalization but keeps those views to himself because he knows most young voters think he is too old to be president again. Opinion | It’s time to end the archaic stigmas around weed 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Working- and middle-class voters turned against him too after allegations that he supported women’s right to an abortion and the decriminalization of drug use. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z But Lee said societal norms have shifted considerably and many Singaporeans will now accept decriminalization. Gays hail Singapore sex-ban repeal, see long way to equality 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z Among Republican voters, there's higher support for decriminalization than for keeping pot illegal. Republicans may be sabotaging themselves by harshly criticizing Biden's marijuana moves 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Of 16,000 people who accessed services in the first year of decriminalization, only 0.85% entered treatment, the health authority said. After rocky start, hopes up in Oregon drug decriminalization 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Through legislation and alliances with other leftist governments in the region, officials in this South American nation hope to turn their country into a laboratory for drug decriminalization. Colombia, largest cocaine supplier to U.S., considers decriminalizing 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Many expect any change, if it happens, will be very limited rather than a substantial move towards decriminalization. Malta: 'I was scared to even search the word abortion' 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Regardless of local decriminalization, U.S. researchers must still abide by federal Schedule I regulations. Restrictions on Psilocybin ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Are Easing as Research Ramps Up 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z The widespread belief is this is the first step towards national decriminalization. Republicans may be sabotaging themselves by harshly criticizing Biden's marijuana moves 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The report adds that decriminalization would encourage ridership, which can lead to more bicyclists and safety in numbers. D.C. may end right on red for cars, let cyclists yield at stop signs 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z In his first interview since being named to the job, the economist said he wants to meet with his counterparts in those countries to discuss decriminalization at the regional level. Colombia, largest cocaine supplier to U.S., considers decriminalizing 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z The decriminalization is a significant step beyond Canada’s legalization of cannabis use in 2018. Fentanyl From the Government? A Vancouver Experiment Aims to Stop Overdoses 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Cannabis industry watchers say the federal decriminalization measure faces significant hurdles in the Senate, where the 50-50 split means Democrats would need at least 10 Republicans for the bill to survive. Congress brokering deal to help legal marijuana industry by easing banking rules 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Oregon has pioneered the decriminalization of controlled substances in the U.S. Oregon therapeutic psilocybin program sparks some confusion 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z There’s even one called “Make Hard Drugs Illegal” — the opposite of the ACLU’s drug decriminalization measure. ‘A debacle’: Our troubled citizen initiative process is in a record drought 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z “The United States and the Biden administration is not a supporter of decriminalization,” said Jonathan Finer, the White House deputy national security adviser, who met with Petro here before his inauguration. Colombia, largest cocaine supplier to U.S., considers decriminalizing 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Physician Lawrence Leeman, a medical professor at the University of New Mexico, urged legislators to move forward without waiting for federal decriminalization or regulatory approval to expand responsible therapies using doses of psilocybin. Doctors urge access to psychedelic therapies in New Mexico 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Sullivan does not support the federal decriminalization of pot. Congress brokering deal to help legal marijuana industry by easing banking rules 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z A case waiting to be heard by Brazil’s supreme court calls for the decriminalization of abortion through 12 weeks of gestation. A 10-year-old rape victim sought an abortion. A judge urged: Stay pregnant. 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z The result was the complete decriminalization of abortion in Canada, where it is publicly funded like any other medical procedure and regulated at the provincial level. In many countries, abortion is protected by law, not court decision 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Ricardo Soberón, head of the Peruvian anti-drug agency DEVIDA, said it was too early to say whether Lima would support decriminalization, but he would welcome a regional debate about new approaches. Colombia, largest cocaine supplier to U.S., considers decriminalizing 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Wade and wipe out the constitutional right to an abortion stands in contrast to the decriminalization and legalization of the procedure in other countries — and especially in Latin America. How green became the international color of abortion rights 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z In its submission, it said that thresholds that are too low have been ineffective “and diminish progress” on the objectives of decriminalization. British Columbia to decriminalize small amounts of cocaine, heroin 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The decision fell short of advocates’ hopes for a complete decriminalization, but Martínez Coral said it still left Colombia with the “most progressive legal framework in Latin America.” As US poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Tewell, who testified against the decriminalization bill, said she fears abusers within polygamous communities have become emboldened because there is no longer the threat of felony charges against them. After Utah decriminalized polygamy, some see a culture shift 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Likewise, psychedelic legalization efforts have begun to snowball following decriminalization in Oregon, Denver, Oakland, Santa Cruz, and smaller municipalities. Psychedelics permanently alter your understanding of what has "consciousness," study says 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Cedillo, in turn, has distributed fliers blasting Hernandez over some of her stances, including her support for the decriminalization of certain drug offenses, such as heroin possession. They called for defunding the LAPD. Now they're looking to defeat City Council members 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z She said the government will be monitoring the threshold and whether decriminalization is meeting its aims. British Columbia to decriminalize small amounts of cocaine, heroin 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Statutes outlawing abortion are still on the books in most of Mexico’s 32 states, however, and nongovernmental organizations that have long pushed for decriminalization are pressing state legislatures to reform them. As US poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Williams is a member of the Centennial Park Action Committee, a group of plural wives who pushed for decriminalization and challenged prosecutors who sought to stigmatize polygamists. After Utah decriminalized polygamy, some see a culture shift 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Similar decriminalization efforts have entered the arena of state legislation this year along with a continuous trickle of cannabis legalizations, with one decriminalization bill having been passed in the US House. Psychedelics permanently alter your understanding of what has "consciousness," study says 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing a proposal to decriminalize psilocybin this year, and in Colorado there’s an effort to get statewide decriminalization on the ballot. ‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z This Monday, he learned there was an agreement on decriminalization. British Columbia to decriminalize small amounts of cocaine, heroin 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z “This is the right thing. Legalization and decriminalization is long overdue.” Legal Marijuana Sales Will Start Next Thursday in New Jersey 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Some 16,000 people accessed services through the ballot measure’s “Access to Care” grants in the first year of decriminalization, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Oregon decriminalized drugs in 2020: How’s it going? 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Still, Friday’s vote gave lawmakers the chance to state their view on a decriminalization push that appears to have broad support with voters across the country. House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dim 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z After witnessing these ill effects, I believe the only way forward is decriminalization, effective harm reduction methods, drug education and record sealing. Opinion | D.C. can pioneer a new way forward in drug policy 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z National Institute on Drug Abuse, all endorse decriminalization. We’re waging the wrong battle against opioids 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Some abortion rights activists had hoped the court would rule in favor of total decriminalization of the procedure. Colombia court decriminalizes abortion, adding to regional momentum 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z But out of roughly 2,000 citations issued by police in the year after decriminalization took effect, only 92 of the people who received them called the hotline by mid-February. Oregon decriminalized drugs in 2020: How’s it going? 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z They said decriminalization is not the priority that lawmakers should be focused on now, with the war in Ukraine and inflation driving up the cost of gas, food and other essential items. House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dim 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z A recent study in Baltimore indicated drug decriminalization did not lead to increased crime rates or threats to public safety. Opinion | D.C. can pioneer a new way forward in drug policy 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The decriminalization of drugs is appealing not just in D.C. but also in the United States in general. Opinion | Decriminalizing drugs, especially cannabis, throughout the U.S. 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z The case led to the decriminalization of abortion just over two years later, in January 1975. Marie-Claire Chevalier, minor at center of landmark French abortion case, dies at 66 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z We also need to begin a national conversation about implementing a safe supply of drugs, as decriminalization alone won’t end the increasingly toxic drug market. Opinion | Facing a surge in overdose deaths, D.C. must decriminalize drugs 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The plan also calls for expansion of business and home loans, affordable housing, job benefits and decriminalization of “quality of life” offenses such as loitering and public camping. Nearly a century after Upton Sinclair's campaign, is California really ready to end poverty? 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The findings are consistent with decades of research showing that decriminalization does not lead to more crime. Opinion | D.C. can pioneer a new way forward in drug policy 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The decriminalization of drugs would help diminish racial disparities that are embedded in the American prison system, promote public safety and health, and allocate money to better resources. Opinion | Decriminalizing drugs, especially cannabis, throughout the U.S. 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z As a result, Massachusetts and Vermont now have decriminalization bills under consideration, and activists are working toward a California initiative in 2024. Opinion | Treating Addiction as a Crime Doesn’t Work. What Oregon Is Doing Just Might. 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Leaders in Ann Arbor, Michigan, reportedly argued as much about law enforcement when they opposed a decriminalization measure that was rejected by the city council last week. Nationwide push to liberalize prostitution laws prompts concerns about human trafficking 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z In effect, the policy, which has been rescinded and reinstated multiple times, prohibits foreign organizations that receive U.S. funds from providing abortion counseling or advocating for decriminalization of the procedure or expansion abortion services. Latin American Abortion Laws Hurt Health Care and the Economy—a Lesson for a Post- Roe U.S. 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Ending it, he said, is not about decriminalization but about protecting a group of people already at high risk for harm. Should police arrest sex workers for standing around? Thorny question lands on Newsom's desk 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z President Biden, who supports federal decriminalization of the drag though has stopped short of advocating it to be legalized nationwide, said he was “proud” of Richardson, but told reporters: “Rules are rules.” ‘A booming industry:’ Jordan Reed’s eager jump into cannabis 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Such data has led Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the federal government’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, which funds most of the world’s addiction research, to advocate decriminalization to improve drug policy. Opinion | Treating Addiction as a Crime Doesn’t Work. What Oregon Is Doing Just Might. 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Thompson's organization also points to New Zealand, which it says has the "most comprehensive decriminalization of sex work of any country in the world." Nationwide push to liberalize prostitution laws prompts concerns about human trafficking 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Still, the thefts are being politicized, with some leaders saying they show the failure of decriminalization efforts. Thefts, always an issue for retailers, become more brazen 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Critics said nixing those statutes is a move toward full decriminalization — laying the groundwork to end enforcement beyond loitering by sex workers. Should police arrest sex workers for standing around? Thorny question lands on Newsom's desk 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Last month Seattle embraced the decriminalization of psilocybin and other plant-based psychoactive drugs, and Michigan and several other cities across the country are poised to do the same. Veterans become unlikely lobbyists in push to legalize psychedelic drugs 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z During Oregon’s decriminalization campaign, some of the strongest opposition came from people in recovery who thought that criminal penalties should not be removed until a new treatment system was already in place. Opinion | Treating Addiction as a Crime Doesn’t Work. What Oregon Is Doing Just Might. 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Supporters of decriminalization say it brings huge benefits to the women working in the trade and makes life safer for them. Spanish prime minister vows to abolish prostitution, saying it ‘enslaves’ women 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Advocates have increasingly called for drug decriminalization, pointing to successes in countries like Portugal, which has seen drug overdose deaths drop by more than 80% since it decriminalized drugs like heroin in 2000. Democrats extend Trump drug policy that widened racial disparities. Biden wants to make it permanent 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z “I don’t see any positive outcome for us going down this path of decriminalization.” Should police arrest sex workers for standing around? Thorny question lands on Newsom's desk 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z But as psychedelics have gained acceptance among mental health professionals, even enthusiastic supporters of decriminalization acknowledge the potential perils of doing so without adequate regulation or professional guidance. Veterans become unlikely lobbyists in push to legalize psychedelic drugs 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z The Seattle City Council on Monday unanimously voted in favor of a resolution supporting the decriminalization of psilocybin and other psychedelics. Seattle City Council unanimously supports decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. the hearing will focus on the two decriminalization bills and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the three supervised consumption site bills. Massachusetts considers allowing supervised drug-use sites 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Strong majorities in the poll favored arrests and prosecutions of misdemeanors instead of decriminalization. Seattle voters face clear choices on public safety 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Friday a raft of constitutional reforms the government will send soon to Congress will not contain decriminalization of abortion, legalization of same-sex marriage or steps to permit euthanasia. WhatsApp instructions, Mexican struggles: How Haitians ended up in Texas camp 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z On the legal front, a case that could potentially lead to broader decriminalization has been pending before Brazil’s high court since 2017, but experts don’t expect a decision anytime soon. Across Latin America, abortion restrictions are being loosened 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z The council supports "full decriminalization of these activities." Seattle City Council unanimously supports decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Wiener said the decriminalization would be “part of the larger movement to end the racist War on Drugs,” and that research shows the drugs can help treat mental health and substance use disorders. California delays decriminalizing psychedelic substances 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z The decriminalization of kratom, which involved removing the drug from the official list of controlled narcotics, is the country’s latest move to liberalize its drug laws. Thailand legalizes kratom, popular plant-based painkiller 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Because insurers are regulated at the state level, they can now offer coverage in states where the drug is legal, and federal decriminalization would expand the market. U.S. cannabis insurers get ready to roll as federal legalization nears 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z It also spurred demands for decriminalization of all drugs, because jail and a criminal record can make addiction worse, not better. Opinion | How Drug Users Developed a Key Approach to Fighting Covid 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z “They just don’t believe that people — specifically women — have the capacity to make decisions over their bodies,” said Cecilia Gentili, a former sex worker and leader of the decriminalization movement who has also been trafficked. What’s the Best Way to Protect Sex Workers? Depends on Whom You Ask. 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z In fact, the first few petitions asking for the decriminalization of same-sex sexual acts between consenting adults were filed by NGOs and civil-rights groups whose focus was HIV/AIDS intervention. Trans and Queer People in India Should Demand Better Health Care 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z On the edges of the policy debate are calls for complete decriminalization. How can the U.S. reduce drug overdose deaths? A wide range of ideas awaits Biden. 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z Q: I mentioned the decriminalization vote, which Democrats only held after the 2020 election. Clear eyes, fully entrenched base: Why Texas Democrats think they can’t lose by fleeing the state 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z It came on the heels of Oregon's blockbuster drug decriminalization bill, which went into effect earlier in February with a goal to replace incarceration with a $100 fine and addiction counseling. Harvard to study pyschedelics and the law as decriminalization gains steam 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z Numerous decriminalization advocates say they have stepped back from their work because they have been harassed. What’s the Best Way to Protect Sex Workers? Depends on Whom You Ask. 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z “We will be building support for all drug decriminalization, which will end the more far-reaching harms of the drug war,” he said. Democrats in Congress introduce decriminalization bill for all drugs, not just weed 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z He was unfamiliar with the voucher program but wanted to support a candidate who favors drug decriminalization. Democracy vouchers play crucial role as candidates compete for cash in Seattle mayoral race 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z You were still in the House after the election and voted for the decriminalization bill, so you aren’t a brand-new convert. Clear eyes, fully entrenched base: Why Texas Democrats think they can’t lose by fleeing the state 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z “We view the decriminalization of abortion as a smokescreen to introduce abortion right up until birth in Malta,” said Miriam Sciberras, Chairperson of the anti-abortion group, the Life Network Foundation Malta. Proposal to decriminalize abortion prompts debate in Malta 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z They sought to use it to expand access to addiction treatment and to put the state on a path to drug decriminalization. House OKs plan to overhaul state’s approach to drugs 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z Sex workers have been fighting for decriminalization for decades. Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Prostitution, Part of Nationwide Shift 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z Only six of 232 House Democrats voted against the decriminalization bill in December. Schumer vows to undo federal marijuana laws; GOP continues to balk 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Ms. Gupta has made previous statements appearing to support the decriminalization of all drugs and called for legislatures to heed calls from Black Lives Matter activists to defund the police. Senate postpones vote on controversial DOJ nominee Vanita Gupta 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z The bill is unlikely to advance through Parliament, where one major party has declared itself against decriminalization and the other implied it wants a debate in society rather than a vote in Parliament. Proposal to decriminalize abortion prompts debate in Malta 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z But Dr. Hart objected that decriminalization alone does little to make the drugs safe. This Heroin-Using Professor Wants to Change How We Think About Drugs 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z But the 2019 formation of Decrim NY, a coalition of organizations that support full decriminalization and have worked to lobby lawmakers, represented a turning point for the movement. Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Prostitution, Part of Nationwide Shift 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z He was among city leaders who successfully pushed for the decriminalization of fare evasion in 2018, in part because of repeated complaints and a civil rights group’s study that showed disproportionate enforcement against Black people. D.C. leaders question Transit Police tactics after woman is restrained on Metro platform 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Monster Mushroom Co. in Denver opened shortly after decriminalization. Denver dabbles with magic mushrooms, but using them to treat mental health disorders remains underground 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z No More Deaths, which supports the decriminalization of undocumented migration, has set up supplies in the mountains and other hard-to-reach areas. In the Sonoran Desert, GIS helps to map migrant deaths 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z In 2020, police reform, drug decriminalization and criminal justice reform won nearly everywhere they were on the ballot. Opinion | Don’t read too much into the outcome of Derek Chauvin’s trial 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z “In a world where drug decriminalization is happening around the country, the impact on the community is important,” Sherman said, and Mosby “really values having an understanding of these impacts.” After crime plummeted in 2020, Baltimore will stop drug, sex prosecutions 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Ms. Gupta, who previously headed the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division during the Obama administration, has come under fire for earlier comments suggesting she supports defunding the police and the decriminalization of all drugs. Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocks on Vanita Gupta’s nomination; will still advance to floor vote 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z “I think a lot of people have sympathy for those suffering from mental illness,” said Paul Larkin, a research fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation in Washington and an opponent of decriminalization. Denver dabbles with magic mushrooms, but using them to treat mental health disorders remains underground 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z And the Legislature should begin a focused study of situations including Oregon’s new decriminalization of small amounts and the best practices of intervention. Overturned drug law is in Legislature’s court 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z But based on responses at a recent forum, mayoral candidates do not favor following Oregon’s lead on full-scale decriminalization. Tension Grows as Money Flows: 5 Takeaways From the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z Gary Johnson challenged taboos against decriminalization in defiance of Republican allies. Democrats rally behind recreational pot bill in New Mexico 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Republicans also accused Ms. Gupta of shifting her position on the decriminalization of drugs. Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocks on Vanita Gupta’s nomination; will still advance to floor vote 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z “Given the right mind-set, psilocybin is very therapeutic,” said Kevin Matthews, who co-founded the pro-psilocybin Society for Psychedelic Outreach, Reform and Education and helped lead the campaign for decriminalization in Denver. Denver dabbles with magic mushrooms, but using them to treat mental health disorders remains underground 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z While we applaud the efforts that are underway for decriminalization, and are excited by the potential to learn from the wealth of traditional and underground practitioners, much will be lost in the process of medicalization. Opinion: The mental health industry doesn't know what it's doing with psychedelic drug studies 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z “We need to move towards that, in response to the war on drugs,” Ms. Morales said, referring to the decriminalization of all personal drug possession. Tension Grows as Money Flows: 5 Takeaways From the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z Between Democratic control of the presidency and legislature, drug decriminalization and legal strife at the NRA, “this is an opportune time,” he says. How American guns turned Mexico into a war zone 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z It comes on the heels of Oregon's blockbuster drug decriminalization bill, which just went into effect earlier this month and aims to replace incarceration with a $100 fine and addiction counseling. California bill would decriminalize psychedelic drugs like acid and magic mushrooms 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z After decriminalization, about 3,700 fewer Oregonians per year will be convicted of felony or misdemeanor possession of controlled substances, according to estimates by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Oregon becomes first state to decriminalize possession of drugs 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z After decriminalization of hard drugs, about 3,700 fewer Oregonians per year will be convicted of felony or misdemeanor possession of controlled substances, according to estimates by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Oregon 1st state to decriminalize possession of hard drugs 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z But to make good on pledges of executive action, decriminalization advocates will need support from the White House, not just Congress — and Biden’s position is much less clear. Will Democrats keep their promise to decriminalize marijuana? 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z Trudeau dismissed decriminalization last year, telling the Canadian Broadcasting Corp it was not a “silver bullet.” Canada considering drug decriminalization to fight overdose crisis 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z This aligns with research showing that nonreligious Americans are much more likely to support the decriminalization of drugs than their religious peers. Secular "values voters" are becoming an electoral force — just look closely at 2020's results 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Sera said decriminalization will allow the school to develop research opportunities and internships, and expand its curriculum. Medical cannabis master’s program at University of Maryland sees growth since launch 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Previous decriminalization bills have stalled out in Congress, with the Democratic-led House putting forth legislation only to see it die in the Senate. Meet the lieutenant governor pushing Democrats to get serious about weed 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z Biden was once a leading voice in the War on Drugs Advocates argue the timing has never been better for decriminalization, between last summer’s criminal justice protests and a slow-but-steady rise in support. Will Democrats keep their promise to decriminalize marijuana? 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z This week Montreal’s city council also voted to support decriminalization. Canada considering drug decriminalization to fight overdose crisis 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z “This is very different from decriminalization, which only seeks to lower the penalties for possession,” Eckert notes. Psilocybin Treatment for Mental Health Gets Legal Framework 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z She plans to be involved in further decriminalization efforts but waits to see how the legislative session operates amid the pandemic. North Dakota marijuana backers eye neighbors for momentum 2020-11-21T05:00:00Z He and Governor Tom Wolf have repeatedly tried to push for state legislation in recent months, as it became clear neighboring New Jersey would soon pass a decriminalization bill of its own. Meet the lieutenant governor pushing Democrats to get serious about weed 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z Another hurdle for decriminalization is the mechanics of rescheduling. Will Democrats keep their promise to decriminalize marijuana? 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z National and global health organizations have proposed decriminalization for years. Drug decriminalization in Oregon could be a step toward better public health 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Last week, the Senate amended a decriminalization bill to include psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound in so-called magic mushrooms, or “shrooms,” snarling the time-sensitive negotiations over a separate legalization bill. Pot Legalization Hits an Unlikely Snag: ‘Magic’ Mushrooms 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z Imagine what the numbers for use, car crashes, treatment and hospitalizations will be if the new Oregon all-drugs decriminalization is implemented. Opinion | There’s a dark undercurrent to the notion of decriminalizing drug use 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z With the decriminalization in Oregon and the settlement at hand, there is a push across the nation to find better resources for treatment programs for those suffering from addiction. Opinion | Oregon has taken the lead on offering treatment vs. punishment for drug use 2020-11-15T05:00:00Z Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said he’s working on a legalization bill There’s still an opportunity for Congress to lead on decriminalization — particularly if Biden doesn’t want to. Will Democrats keep their promise to decriminalize marijuana? 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z More recently, in 2017, the Global Commission on Drug Policy called for drug decriminalization in order to effectively address the opioid epidemic. Drug decriminalization in Oregon could be a step toward better public health 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z By Monday, the Assembly, which had passed its own decriminalization bill in June, had shelved the legislation, unable to reach a consensus on mushrooms. Pot Legalization Hits an Unlikely Snag: ‘Magic’ Mushrooms 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z Activists in Oregon pointed to a statewide study that found drug convictions for Black and Native people would drop by nearly 95% under the state’s decriminalization law. How will drug legalization affect America's communities of color? 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z "We expect this victory to inspire other states to enact their own drug decriminalization policies that prioritize health over punishment," Frederique said in a statement. In a blow to US drug war, Oregon votes to decriminalize narcotics as five states legalize marijuana 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z Proponents of decriminalization say it offers a remedy to a costly campaign that has done little improve society but has wreaked havoc on minority communities. Oregon decriminalizes possession of hard drugs, as four other states legalize recreational marijuana 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Kassandra Frederique, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, said in a press release, “We expect this victory to inspire other states to enact their own drug decriminalization policies that prioritize health over punishment.” Drug decriminalization in Oregon could be a step toward better public health 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z “We expect this victory to inspire other states to follow suit and have their own drug decriminalization policies that prioritize health over punishment,” she said. Oregon decriminalizes heroin and cocaine, as four other states legalize recreational marijuana 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Jama also noted the importance of decriminalization for immigrants, who will be less likely to face deportation or other federal immigration consequences over state-level drug crimes. How will drug legalization affect America's communities of color? 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z The Oregon Republican Party had denounced the drug decriminalization measure as radical, and some prosecutors called it reckless. Push to relax drug laws gains big victories on state ballots 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z “The net effect of it is to take away a pathway to treatment to a bunch of people in Oregon,” Marshall said, noting it was a way for ballot supporters to win decriminalization. Oregon decriminalizes possession of hard drugs, as four other states legalize recreational marijuana 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Because decriminalization is rare in the United States, local governments often have to look outside the country to see how these programs might work. Drug decriminalization in Oregon could be a step toward better public health 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Given that margin, the more controversial hard drugs decriminalization measure is unlikely to pass, said Catherine Bolzendahl, director of Oregon State University’s School of Public Policy. Oregon could become 1st US state to decriminalize hard drugs 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Opponents say decriminalization courts disaster by normalizing drugs that carry the risk of deadly addiction. In the Pandemic, a Shifting Ballot Debate on Legalizing Drugs 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden has said he supports decriminalization, though he hasn’t gone as far as advocating for legalization at the federal level. Marijuana ballot measures could tip competitive races toward Democrats 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z She emphasized decriminalization includes enforcement, unlike drug legalization. Tree in Virginia honors people who died from drug overdose 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z While many look to the Portugal model as a successful example of decriminalization, there are key differences between Portugal and the United States that will present challenges for Oregon’s new initiative. Drug decriminalization in Oregon could be a step toward better public health 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z In a 2019 report, the board announced its commitment to “promote alternatives to conviction and punishment in appropriate cases, including the decriminalization of drug possession for personal use.” Oregon could become 1st US state to decriminalize hard drugs 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Opponents to the hard-drug decriminalization measure in Oregon say it would lead to more addiction both by making drugs easier to get and also by removing law enforcement and the courts from the equation. In the Pandemic, a Shifting Ballot Debate on Legalizing Drugs 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z “Probably what needed to happen to get the public on board was to have a phase of decriminalization.” New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana and euthanasia 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Federal decriminalization, or legalization in more states, would not be without specific challenges, investors said. Cannabis companies, betting on a Biden win, ready IPOs 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z “It’s not about decriminalization or legalization – it’s about money.” Arizona voters to decide on legalizing marijuana on Nov. 3 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z Mason Marks, an attorney and physician who teaches health law at Harvard Law School, said “there will still be many critics, but it’s difficult to argue that decriminalization is a bad idea.” D.C. voters to weigh in on ‘magic mushroom’ decriminalization after months-long campaign 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z Both sides in Oregon’s decriminalization debate do agree on one thing, though — that the state’s drug problems have gotten worse. In the Pandemic, a Shifting Ballot Debate on Legalizing Drugs 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z They have been pivotal leaders in racial justice, anti-fascism, immigrant rights, prison abolition, disability justice, housing advocacy, privacy, labor, indigenous organizing, sex work decriminalization, Covid mutual aid and much more. 'Our love is radical': why trans activists lead the way in protest movements 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Decriminalize Nature Ann Arbor, the group that helped usher the resolution through the Ann Arbor City Council, also cites American liberty and personal freedom in arguing for the decriminalization of psychedelic plants. Michigan city decriminalizes magic mushrooms, other psychedelic plants 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Instead, the party embraced decriminalization at the federal level. Kamala Harris’ marijuana ‘joy’ far removed from Just say no’ 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z She spent the rest of the life fighting for the freedom of others, and was instrumental in the decriminalization of abortion in France. Women don't need to 'lean in' like men – men need to lead more like women | Arwa Mahdawi 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z But the next priorities, according to organizer and candidate for state representative Sherae Lascelles, are to defund the Seattle Police Department and demand “full decriminalization of sex work and drug use,” among other steps. Seattle City Council votes to repeal loitering laws, but groups say much more is needed 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z “He is someone who believes, at the very minimum, decriminalization should happen,” Milk told The Times. US may curb intelligence sharing with countries that criminalize homosexuality, intel chief says 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z But, he added, “to fight for decriminalization is to fight for basic human rights.” U.S. May Share Less Intelligence With Countries That Criminalize Homosexuality 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Northam recommended changes to the decriminalization bill that would still need to be approved when lawmakers reconvene on April 22. Northam signs bill to regulate CBD products as food 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z Her unorthodox platform, a mix of noninterventionist foreign policy, liberal social policy and libertarian leanings on issues like drug decriminalization, attracted support from an unusual array of public backers. Tulsi Gabbard Drops Out of Presidential Race 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z “The social decriminalization has been impressive,” said Mariana Romero, a researcher at the Center for the Study of the State and Society, a nonprofit organization. New Bid to Legalize Abortion in Argentina, With President’s Backing 2020-02-22T05:00:00Z In July, she told ABC's "This Week" that she didn't agree with candidates like Warren, who called for the decriminalization of illegal border crossings. Klobuchar taking heat from Dems for past support of Trump nominees 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z And they worry a defeat at the ballot box could hurt their cause if local lawmakers see constituents rejecting decriminalization. An effort to decriminalize prostitution in D.C. faces unlikely opposition: Local sex worker advocates 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z In July, she told ABC’s "This Week" that she didn’t agree with candidates such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who called for the decriminalization of illegal border crossings. In unearthed 2006 clip, Klobuchar called for fence, ‘order’ at the border 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z The Senate passed a decriminalization bill late Tuesday. Virginia Democrats push liberal agenda — with a dose of caution 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z The state House on Monday passed a decriminalization bill with bipartisan support. Virginia moves toward marijuana decriminalization 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z In New York, the group Not on My Watch! said the decriminalization bill, if approved, “would open the floodgates for sex establishments who want to set up shop in New York.” Bill in Vermont would decriminalize prostitution 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, local advocates for sex workers say they are prepared to continue building public support for decriminalization. An effort to decriminalize prostitution in D.C. faces unlikely opposition: Local sex worker advocates 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z “That’s how they define themselves,” Miranda said, while describing the difficulties to get such vendors to join the networks that have advocated for full decriminalization before the City Council for more than a decade. Outside Staples Center, a grim hustle for unlicensed vendors of Kobe R.I.P. shirts 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z His presidential candidacy struggled to break through in a significant way, but he led the field on a number of progressive issues, including reparations, border decriminalization and housing inequality. Julián Castro Endorses Elizabeth Warren for President 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z While the release didn't specifically call for decriminalizing sex work, Khanna's office confirmed that the congressman saw the study as a "first step" towards decriminalization. AOC, Sanders, Warren back legislation seen as 'first step' towards decriminalizing sex work 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z “We believe that decriminalization will best protect their human rights,” Drndarevska said. N. Macedonian sex workers protest attacks, seek legal status 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z Daniel explained the differences between decriminalization and full legalization. Virginia legal landscape shifts as cannabis support grows 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z By Russian law, the bill would need to pass three readings before heading to the desk of Putin, whose support for conservative policies was behind the decriminalization in the first place. Her husband chopped off her hands. Now, she’s on Russian TV and speaking out about domestic violence. 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z These purportedly progressive district attorneys, however, are shirking that duty in favor of unfounded decriminalization policies they claim are necessary to fix a “broken” system. Opinion | ‘Social justice reform’ is no justice at all 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Supporters praise Ms. Gabbard’s unorthodox platform, a mix of noninterventionist foreign policy, liberal social policy and libertarian leanings on issues like drug decriminalization. How Tulsi Gabbard’s Feud With Clinton Helped Extend Her Time in the Spotlight 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Grosso said he thinks Mendelson, who is responsible for the council’s committee assignments, stacked certain committees with more conservative members to scuttle progressive legislation such as the decriminalization bill. D.C. effort to decriminalize sex work won’t move forward after 14-hour hearing 2019-11-16T05:00:00Z He said the short answer is that decriminalization means it is no longer being prosecuted. Virginia legal landscape shifts as cannabis support grows 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z But it’s not clear that decriminalization or legalization would be a silver bullet for eliminating the black market for narcotics or reducing violence. Opinion | Americans have a massive blind spot on drug use in Latin America 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z But Republican legislative leaders are opposed to decriminalization. Democrats push for pot decriminalization in Wisconsin 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z Advocates of the legislation said partial decriminalization, known as the Nordic model, does not work. D.C. leaders hear from public over proposal to decriminalize sex work 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Spellman, who testified in favor of the bill in October, said District sex workers also have met with members of Congress as part of a push to take the decriminalization of sex work more mainstream. D.C. effort to decriminalize sex work won’t move forward after 14-hour hearing 2019-11-16T05:00:00Z Despite the dire warnings of advocates about sex trafficking, Ms. Spellman said decriminalization cannot come soon enough for her and other transgender sex workers. In Washington, a Fight to Decriminalize Prostitution Divides Allies 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The report calls for drug decriminalization, expanded incarceration alternatives, investment in mental health and substance-abuse treatment and reforming bail, sentencing and parole systems. Editorials from around New England 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he’s long opposed decriminalization and doubts the latest bill will win support among Republicans. Democrats push for pot decriminalization in Wisconsin 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z The bill would create a task force to study the effects of decriminalization and make additional recommendations, which could include regulations for health and safety. D.C. leaders hear from public over proposal to decriminalize sex work 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The report calls for drug decriminalization; expanded incarceration alternatives; investment in mental health and substance-abuse treatment; and reforming bail, sentencing, and parole systems. Report lays out strategies for decreasing prison population 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Last month, a trio of drug reform advocates quietly filed a decriminalization initiative, the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act, with state officials. Will Oregon be the first state to decriminalize all drugs? 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z Some might opine that these decriminalization policies are enough. Opinion | It’s time for D.C. to fully legalize marijuana 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z While most people agreed with the necessity of some amnesty, as the criminal justice system disproportionately affects people from marginalized communities, there was little agreement on what decriminalization should look like. How Do You Fix … All of It? 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Prosecutorial decriminalization of public drug use in Seattle, with City Hall’s apparent blessing, means police usually do nothing when they observe such behavior. Seattle, no national model, enables addiction and ignores public safety 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z But council members would do well to look beyond the progressive label that has been attached to decriminalization. Opinion | D.C.’s bill to decriminalize prostitution would hurt the people it aims to help 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z I support decriminalization measures that include providing the means for sex workers to get out of that business. Opinion | D.C.’s bill to decriminalize prostitution has a big blind spot 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z Why is legalization and regulation preferable to decriminalization? Opinion | It’s time for D.C. to fully legalize marijuana 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z It’s too early to have reliable data from the decriminalization experiment, but outside the courthouse in downtown Seattle where Satterberg has his offices, drug users continue to be homeless and feed their habits. Opinion | Seattle Has Figured Out How to End the War on Drugs 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Supporting the decriminalization of truancy, Warren advocates for "positive behavior interventions" over punishments. Elizabeth Warren's criminal justice reform plan takes aim at both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Trump and his campaign have also seized on policy issues that have emerged in the Democratic presidential race, including Medicare-for-all, decriminalization of unauthorized border crossings and health benefits for undocumented immigrants. ‘Everything that we hold dear’: From race to plastic straws, Trump dials up culture wars in divisive play for 2020 votes 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Bullock warned that his rivals are “playing into Donald Trump’s hands” by endorsing the decriminalization of illegal border crossing and health care for immigrants who are in the country illegally. Steve Bullock finds support among Iowa Democrats as Biden backup 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Another shortcoming of decriminalization is that it perpetuates unnecessary interactions between consumers and members of law enforcement. Opinion | It’s time for D.C. to fully legalize marijuana 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z The country is coming to terms with the partial decriminalization of domestic violence two years ago in a law Putin signed. Russian women find a punchline in the age of Me Too 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z White said via email that he is “concerned” about decriminalization for sex buyers and will address that issue as the bill moves forward. Opinion | Are D.C. residents really ready to live in a ‘sex tourist destination’? 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Democratic debate on immigration had headed down another, somewhat more notional path, toward the possibility of decriminalization. How Beto O’Rourke and Julián Castro Respond to Trump’s War on Immigrants 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z Members also voted to support the Green New Deal, universal childcare, “open borders” and the decriminalization of sex work. ‘We’re here to win’: US democratic socialists move to center stage 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Under full decriminalization, investigators would not have been able to find this missing child because they would have lacked probable cause to enter that property. Opinion | There’s a way to decriminalize prostitution without putting women at risk 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Saul cited Jeh Johnson's statement that decriminalization was “tantamount to permitting open borders.” Yes, "open borders" is a right-wing talking point — but it's leaching into the mainstream 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z She favors “full decriminalization” of consensual commercial sex between adults, which she believes would free law enforcement to better fight trafficking and coercion of minors and others. Opinion | Are D.C. residents really ready to live in a ‘sex tourist destination’? 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Many of the more progressive candidates like Ms. Warren and Julián Castro, the former secretary of Housing and Urban Development, have supported decriminalization. Republicans Watch Fractious Democratic Debates and Like What They See 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z But the sharp exchanges onstage over decriminalization reflects a deep disagreement about whether making border crossing a crime actually prevents more illegal immigration. Debate Fact Check: What Were They Talking About, and What Was True? 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z By contrast, full decriminalization expands the sex industry by unleashing market forces that attract organized crime, drawing in even more vulnerable people and disproportionately harming our black and brown communities. Opinion | There’s a way to decriminalize prostitution without putting women at risk 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Castro at one point hit back at those criticizing the proposed decriminalization of illegal border crossings. Analysis | Winners and losers from Night 2 of the second Democratic debate 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Think of the demand for bodies that decriminalization of buyers will create. Opinion | Are D.C. residents really ready to live in a ‘sex tourist destination’? 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z A Marist poll last month of Americans nationwide found that just 27 percent said decriminalization was a good idea, while 66 percent said it was a bad idea. Republicans Watch Fractious Democratic Debates and Like What They See 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Castro at one point hit back at those criticizing the decriminalization of illegal border crossings. Winners and losers from night two of the CNN debate 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z We hope council members will take their words to heart and enact partial decriminalization, preventing more trauma and prioritizing the safety of our District’s most marginalized women and youths. Opinion | There’s a way to decriminalize prostitution without putting women at risk 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z In his first appearance on the debate stage, he criticized Sanders and Warren for proposing the decriminalization of illegal immigration. Who talked the most during the second Democratic debate The decriminalization bill, while supported by a number of social-action organizations, is not, however, universally acclaimed among decriminalization advocates. Opinion | Are D.C. residents really ready to live in a ‘sex tourist destination’? 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Harris was among the Democrats who raised their hands during a June debate when asked if they were in favor of decriminalization. Kamala Harris contradicts herself on illegal immigration, in latest backtrack since debate 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Warren released an immigration plan Thursday that reiterated her support for decriminalization and advocated remaking federal immigration enforcement agencies. Democrats are pushing for drastic change to immigration policy. Some Latino leaders say they’re going too far. 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z The best path toward this goal is partial decriminalization, or the Equality Model. Opinion | There’s a way to decriminalize prostitution without putting women at risk 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Evers said his proposal for statewide decriminalization is about “connecting the dots between racial disparities and economic inequity.” Marijuana arrests in Wisconsin hit black residents hardest 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z He says the new law is a step toward decriminalization of mental illness. New Hampshire gives providers say over use of restraints 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z A broader definition of American identity does not require the decriminalization of all border crossings, or the abolition of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Opinion | American greatness needs to include humane treatment of migrants 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Earlier Thursday, he sharply criticized Biden, who opposes decriminalization in favor of other solutions. Democrats are pushing for drastic change to immigration policy. Some Latino leaders say they’re going too far. 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Others in the party are urging caution, saying the push toward decriminalization risks playing into Trump’s hands. At border, grim realities of crisis collide with 2020 campaign politics 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z Kurtz also noted Democrats not “taking on Julián Castro” when he “essentially calls for decriminalization of illegal border crossings” from Mexico. Howard Kurtz: Dems making themselves vulnerable against Trump by adopting increasingly left-wing policies 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z The next night, when a moderator asked candidates to raise their hands if they supported decriminalization, eight and a half of them did so. The Democratic Primary’s Moving Margins 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z Castro called on them to support decriminalization of illegal border crossings, arguing that they should be only a civil violation. A Florida detention center for migrant youths became an essential stop for Democratic candidates 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Biden appeared to raise his hand in favor or decriminalization as well, but sidestepped the question when asked directly whether he supported decriminalizing crossing the border without proper documentation. Democratic rivals attack Biden, with Harris leading the way on race issues 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said in a statement Thursday that the proposal for the “decriminalization of drug addicts and addiction” will be a significant game changer. Malaysia plans to decriminalize drug use to battle addiction 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z As Julian Castro promoted the concept of decriminalizing illegal border crossings, he criticized Beto O’Rourke for only supporting decriminalization for those fleeing violence and seeking asylum. Vintage clip shows Obama warning migrant families: 'Do not send your children' 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Castro challenged his opponents to join him in calling for the decriminalization of illegal border crossing. RNC's McDaniel says 'radicalization' of Dem Party on 'full display' at debates 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Several candidates went after O'Rourke specifically, with Castro challenging him directly on not supporting the decriminalization of illegal border crossings. Guy Benson on Beto's debate 'mediocrity': 'Amazing what happens when entire media isn't propping you up' 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z In a segment about immigration, O’Rourke was pressed by Castro over whether he would support decriminalization of border crossings, an idea O’Rourke brushed off over concerns about prosecuting drug smugglers and human traffickers. Beto O'Rourke on Dem debate attacks: 'I'm not running against anybody,' I'm running for the country 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Most of the candidates who competed in the first 2020 Democratic debate pushed a far-left immigration agenda, with some supporting the decriminalization of crossing the border illegally, the hosts of "Fox & Friends" said Thursday. 'Fox & Friends' takes on Castro challenging Beto at Dem debate: 'Straight-up advocating for no borders' 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z When Julian Castro, the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, called other candidates reluctant to support decriminalization of border crossings, Google searches for Castro spiked. Eight takeaways from Night 1 of the Democratic debate 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Ige says the decision was “a very tough call” on which he went back and forth before ultimately deciding in favor of decriminalization. Hawaii governor backs decriminalizing small amounts of pot 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z “Here, you have some of the first psychedelic decriminalization measures — and they’re passing.” How a trip on magic mushrooms helped decriminalize psychedelic plants in a California city 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z For his part, Castro told Fox News' Shannon Bream after the debate that his policy for decriminalization isn't as radical as people think. Beto O'Rourke on Dem debate attacks: 'I'm not running against anybody,' I'm running for the country 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z The Assembly was expected to pass the decriminalization bill early Friday before adjourning. The Latest: New York Senate adjourns with Assembly to follow 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z “This legislative proposal is not new. I first proposed this decriminalization measure in 2013, and again in this year’s budget. The time to act is now.” Sponsor of New York marijuana bill concedes defeat as end of legislative session looms 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z Herring went a step further in recent days, in a newspaper op-ed and remarks to reporters, by calling for decriminalization as a first step toward full legalization. State Attorney General Mark Herring calls for marijuana legalization in Virginia 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z Denver and Oakland recently approved the decriminalization of psychedelic mushrooms. No charges for personal drug possession: Seattle’s bold gamble to bring ‘peace’ after the war on drugs 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Supporters of decriminalization maintain that keeping sex work illegal perpetuates violence and trafficking. New York may become first US state to largely decriminalize sex work 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z One D.C. sex worker expressed support of the decriminalization effort this way: “Decriminalizing sex work is one step toward shattering stigma, empowering marginalized communities, and ensuring access to safety, housing, and supportive services.” D.C legislators’ intent to decriminalize prostitution filled with sex, lies and idiocy 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z Legislators and advocates pointed out that decriminalization will prevent violence and help combat trafficking. NY lawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize, decarcerate prostitution 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z Oakland is not the only jurisdiction pursuing this form of decriminalization. Oakland becomes second US city to decriminalize magic mushrooms 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z The full impact of decriminalization in the US is unknown Psilocybin is thought to pose a lower risk of addiction than other drugs, although it’s not entirely risk-free. Oakland becomes second US city to decriminalize magic mushrooms 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Decrim NY also claimed that progressives across the US support decriminalization efforts. New York may become first US state to largely decriminalize sex work 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Debate over the legal status of sex work in Mexico and elsewhere is controversial, particularly among some anti-slavery groups which argue that decriminalization provides a cover for human traffickers. Mexico City will decriminalize sex work in move against trafficking 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z Though few candidates have spoken out in favor of decriminalization, a recent poll revealed 56% of Democratic voters support the move. NY lawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize, decarcerate prostitution 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z For M, who had his first child in 2016, the mushroom decriminalization effort came as a relief. 'A grand experiment': how 'shrooms made Denver America's most drug-friendly city 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z The full impact of decriminalization in the US is unknown, particularly when it only applies to a single city. Oakland becomes second US city to decriminalize magic mushrooms 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Opponents of decriminalization generally insist that the nature of sex work victimizes participants, claiming it will exacerbate exploitation. New York may become first US state to largely decriminalize sex work 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z While possession cases plummeted after decriminalization, the study found the number of people arrested for public consumption now exceeds those arrested before the law took effect. Study finds disproportionate number of black people arrested in D.C. 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z "Public opinion is fully supportive of decriminalization, the question is when politicians will respond." NY lawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize, decarcerate prostitution 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z The decriminalization bill, enacted after the council overrode a veto by Bowser, did not set up payment or appeals processes for citations, according to Metro. Metro temporarily stops ticketing fare evaders and other scofflaws in D.C. 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z When the vote to decriminalize the drug took place in Denver, critics argued that decriminalization risked perpetuating the city’s “drug-friendly” reputation. Oakland becomes second US city to decriminalize magic mushrooms 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z The California senator and Democratic primary contender Kamala Harris, who was once that state’s attorney general, voiced support for decriminalization in an interview with the Root. New York may become first US state to largely decriminalize sex work 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Of course the real culprit behind the decriminalization of corruption is the attorney general himself, who has created the circular firing squad that is the inquiry-into-the-inquiry. Barr's inquiry into the Trump-Russia inquiry is corruption eating itself | Richard Wolffe 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z “This is the next frontier in the rational, national decriminalization of drugs,” Ms. Sovine told The Washington Times. Denver approves initiative to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z Council members who backed decriminalization argued that a vast majority of criminal citations for fare evasion and other offenses were issued in the District, compared with Maryland and Virginia, and disproportionately affected African Americans. Metro temporarily stops ticketing fare evaders and other scofflaws in D.C. 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Denver’s mayor and top prosecutor opposed the initiative, but there was no organized campaign against decriminalization. Denver decriminalizes psilocybin, ‘magic mushrooms’ psychoactive ingredient 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z According to a recent nationwide survey conducted by Data for Progress, along with Decrim NY, a majority of Democratic voters favored decriminalization. New York may become first US state to largely decriminalize sex work 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and District Attorney Beth McCann opposed the initiative, but there was no organized campaign against decriminalization. Denver is 1st US city to decriminalize ‘magic mushrooms’ 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z One of the most ardent proponents of psilocybin decriminalization in Denver is Kevin Matthews, campaign manager for the Denver Psilocybin Initiative. Denver is set to vote on decriminalizing hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z A Democrat leading the decriminalization effort said political realities in the Texas Capitol forced him to weaken his bill ahead of a key House vote. Texas push to decriminalize pot falters despite GOP support 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales says there’s a need for decriminalization and restorative justice. Virginia prosecutor to drop most misdemeanor marijuana cases 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z While sex work is prohibited almost everywhere in the United States, the move for decriminalization in New York comes as the issue has attracted more attention nationwide. New York may become first US state to largely decriminalize sex work 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z The decriminalization bill needs approval from the Health Care Committee before getting a full House vote. Committee approves bill decriminalizing drug 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Lawmakers there announced last week that they are working on decriminalization legislation. Kamala Harris’ prostitution decriminalization proposal gains momentum 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z He said last year that he would be open to dropping the penalty for minor possession to a lower misdemeanor but stopped short of endorsing decriminalization. Texas push to decriminalize pot falters despite GOP support 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z Plus: Harris is calling for the decriminalization of sex work. Essential California: The perils of walking to school 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Sen. Kamala D. Harris said Tuesday that she supports the decriminalization the world’s oldest profession as long as strict protections against sex trafficking remain on the books. Kamala Harris supports decriminalizing sex work 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z "It doesn't solve some of the challenges that sex workers face and that others who have been involved in the trade of sex have also faced . . . We need to work toward full decriminalization." New York Democrats announce plans to decriminalize sex work 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z They also asked all 2020 presidential candidates to “advocate for the full decriminalization of sex trades.” Kamala Harris’ prostitution decriminalization proposal gains momentum 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z Also unclear was whether the decriminalization effort was, in fact, new. A U.S. Ambassador Promises a Global Push to Decriminalize Homosexuality 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z But in 2014 the Supreme Court junked a petition calling for decriminalization. New law used to target Maria Ressa is stifling other Philippine journalists The killings have occurred during a movement in many parts of the country toward decriminalization for using pot or holding small quantities of it. Victims killed ‘execution-style’ in $600 pot sale in Montgomery County, authorities say 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z "Julia's win feels revolutionary because not only did she the support the decriminalization of sex work, but she vocally advocated for it," Nina Luo, a steering committee member of Decrim NY, told Salon. New York Democrats announce plans to decriminalize sex work 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Advocates for decriminalization applauded Ms. Mosby’s new rules for pushing the envelope. Baltimore Will Stop Prosecuting Marijuana Possession Cases 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z But advocacy groups don’t view decriminalization as an acceptable compromise. Reefer madness makes a last-ditch comeback: Alex Berenson's anti-pot counterattack 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z As the General Assembly gears up for the start of a new legislative session on Jan. 9, supporters of decriminalization are hoping that momentum will continue. Virginia to again consider marijuana decriminalization 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z It called for the decriminalization of irregular entry into the country and the release of all migrants detained "arbitrarily." UN: Women migrants in Libya often face gang rape, abuse 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z The latest push for the decriminalization of sex work comes about one year after President Trump signed FOSTA-SESTA, two laws designed to curb sex trafficking. New York Democrats announce plans to decriminalize sex work 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z I agree with the Dec. 2 editorial “Just how egregious is Metro fare evasion?,” which supported the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s concerns about the decriminalization of fare evasion. Opinion | Metrobus fare evasion is a pervasive problem 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z In New York City, for example, which has ostensibly already undergone decriminalization, racial injustice endures. Reefer madness makes a last-ditch comeback: Alex Berenson's anti-pot counterattack 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z Some prosecutors and police remain opposed to decriminalization. Virginia to again consider marijuana decriminalization 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z But he says he’s not supportive of an “across-the-board” decriminalization of illegal drugs. Surgeon General: Federal drug classification needs changes 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z "Julia confidently spoke through a macro-lens that connected these progressive battles to the decriminalization of sex work. I believe that more politicians will follow suit once they too connect the dots." New York Democrats announce plans to decriminalize sex work 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z But Adams said he isn’t supportive of “across-the-board” decriminalization of illegal drugs as some countries in Europe have tried. Surgeon General: Federal drug classification needs changes 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Council members and activists rejected that argument, saying decriminalization was an important step toward addressing disproportionate policing of African Americans who use the transit system. D.C. Council decriminalizes Metro fare evasion: ‘I’m sad that’s Metro’s losing money, but I’m more sad about what’s happening to black people.’ 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Metro says no, and even the data from advocates for decriminalization show that the vast majority of those stopped for fare evasion — 92 percent, according to Metro — receive a warning or citation. Opinion | The D.C. Council should tread carefully on decriminalizing Metro fare evasion 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z They include amnesty for some nonviolent criminals involved in the drug trade, the creation of truth-and-reconciliation commissions and the decriminalization of some drugs. Here's what's behind Mexico's radical move toward legalizing marijuana during its war on drugs 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z For Banks, decriminalization is important because "it's one of the basic concepts of bodily autonomy and getting to choose what you do with your body." New York Democrats announce plans to decriminalize sex work 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z In the past, decriminalization efforts gained little traction. Abortion Debate in Australia Has a New Element: Women in Power 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z Not even a visit from the Portuguese prime minister to extol the virtues of decriminalization could change his mind. Everything you wanted to know about cannabis legalization … but forgot to ask 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z “We’ve got evidence from a number of American states that the racial disparity in arrests for things that remain illegal actually grow after legalization or decriminalization.” Dazed and confused: Canada cannabis legalization brings complex new laws 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z The Constitutional Court upheld a provincial court's ruling in a case involving an advocate for the decriminalization of the drug. World Digest: Sept. 18, 2018 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Gentili adds that the decriminalization movement is coming "at the right time." New York Democrats announce plans to decriminalize sex work 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z The Constitutional Court on Tuesday upheld a provincial court’s ruling in a case involving Gareth Prince, who advocates the decriminalization of the drug. South African court says marijuana use in private is legal 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z The Constitutional Court on Tuesday upheld a provincial court’s ruling in a case involving Gareth Prince, who advocates the decriminalization of the drug. South African court says marijuana use in private is legal 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z In 2016, the last full year before the decriminalization law, the government recorded more than 65,500 violent domestic crimes, almost 50,000 of them against women. They Killed Their Abusive Husbands. Their Acquittals Shocked Russia. 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z Argentina’s Senate on Thursday rejected a bill to legalize elective abortion, a defeat for a grass-roots movement that came closer than ever to achieving the decriminalization of the procedure in the homeland of Pope Francis. World Digest: Aug. 9, 2018 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z Last week, Brazil’s supreme court also began considering decriminalization, prompting impassioned debate and protests. Showdown in Argentina over landmark abortion legalization bill 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z A ruling in favor of proponents of decriminalization would be the first step toward legalizing abortion in this nation of 210 million, where an estimated one in five women have terminated unwanted pregnancies. Brazil’s Supreme Court Considers Decriminalizing Abortion 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z That history shows how carveouts in decriminalization plans, like one Mr. de Blasio included in the policy set to take effect next month, can haunt people for years. It Wasn’t a Crime to Carry Marijuana. Until the Police Found a Loophole. 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z In a poll released in August, almost 55 percent of respondents said domestic violence should be a criminal offense in Russia, more than 24 percent favored decriminalization and almost 21 percent were unsure. They Killed Their Abusive Husbands. Their Acquittals Shocked Russia. 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z Last month, I testified in public hearings leading up to the Argentinian Parliament’s 23-hour session on the decriminalization of abortion, a topic few would have expected to come to the floor even a year ago. Why I testified in the Argentina abortion debate 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Murphy, however, said decriminalization was not going far enough. In New Jersey, Legal Marijuana Is So Close You Can Smell It. But It Could Be Awhile. 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z She wants Toronto’s Board of Health to pressure the federal government on decriminalization and for better harm-reduction and treatment services. Canada health official: Decriminalize all drugs 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z They called for the decriminalization of sex work, the right to safe housing for homeless gay teens, and emphasized the importance of peer-led community care funds. After the Closure of Backpage, Increasingly Vulnerable Sex Workers Are Demanding Their Rights 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z And many politicians in New York are riding along with the tide toward acceptance, arguing for full legalization soon, and decriminalization now. Editorials from around New York 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z In public hearings before Parliament’s vote, more than 700 citizens were given 7 minutes apiece to present arguments for and against decriminalization. Why I testified in the Argentina abortion debate 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z Other Pennsylvania cities that have pushed through decriminalization include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, York and Erie. City council rejects marijuana decriminalization 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z Other Pennsylvania cities that have pushed through decriminalization include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, York and Erie. City council rejects marijuana decriminalization 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The activism has ranged from practical financial and legal assistance to calls for decriminalization. After the Closure of Backpage, Increasingly Vulnerable Sex Workers Are Demanding Their Rights 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Norment says his mind changed because a decriminalization bill would not survive House committee. Virginia Senate committee kills pot decriminalization bill 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z Sanho Tree, an advocate of drug decriminalization at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, said there is “no organic link” between drugs and violence. Trump sees ‘carnage’ from America’s drug boom. But major cities are getting safer. 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z Embassy in Tirana said Friday’s move was “evidence that the important process of decriminalization … is continuing in Albania.” 2 Albanian lawmakers fired for criminal records in Italy 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z What’s spurring the current activism around decriminalization that we see now? Bongs for kids, profits for companies? Scholar Emily Dufton on the past and future of marijuana activism 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z On June 1st, some forty sex workers convened in Washington to lobby lawmakers for decriminalization. After the Closure of Backpage, Increasingly Vulnerable Sex Workers Are Demanding Their Rights 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Jon Orcutt, a spokesman for the New York-based advocacy group the Transit Center, says the increasing openness to decriminalization is “a cultural shift for the transit industry, which is a pretty conservative bunch nationally.” Here’s why some lawmakers are pushing back against fare evasion crackdowns 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z Research I conducted for my book on human trafficking shows that decriminalization of sex work is an evidenced-based approach to combating sex trafficking. Opinion | Decriminalizing sex work would help bring victims out of the shadows 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z The bill would create a task force to study the effects of decriminalization and make any additional recommendations, which could include regulations for health and safety developed in consultation with those affected, Grosso’s office said. ‘A mecca for prostitution’? A new bill proposes decriminalizing sex work in D.C. 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z And then comes the first decriminalization movement, right? Bongs for kids, profits for companies? Scholar Emily Dufton on the past and future of marijuana activism 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Documentary chronicles the transformation from a dangerous narcotic to its acceptance as a medicinal herb and rapid decriminalization. L.A. film openings, Oct. 6 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z The Republican-controlled legislature commissioned a study of decriminalization earlier this year, and Gillespie said he would be interested to see its findings. Gillespie touts criminal justice reform beyond what GOP legislature has embraced 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z While there is research to suggest that legalization does create a protective veneer that would facilitate the impunity of sex traffickers, decriminalization is a different approach entirely. Opinion | Decriminalizing sex work would help bring victims out of the shadows 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Llanes said it was ironic that those same people supporting the decriminalization of drug violations were criticizing police for not pursuing a criminal case. Pasadena police's handling of drug overdose in USC dean's hotel room sparks debate 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z “This follows from increasing momentum by leaders in Latin America in calling for alternatives to the war on drugs,” said Hannah Hetzer, an analyst at the Drug Policy Alliance, which favors decriminalization. Uruguay’s Marijuana Law Turns Pharmacists Into Dealers 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z Some parents erroneously thought decriminalization meant no one was going to enforce truancy laws and truancy went up initially. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z Indeed, on the decriminalization front, they are establishing special court programs, treatment programs and needle-exchange programs. Opioid epidemic hits Southwest Virginia hard 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z If signed into law, Oregon would be among several states that have reduced punishments for possession of small amounts of some illicit drugs, what some call the “decriminalization” of drug possession. Oregon bill decriminalizes possession of heroin, cocaine and other drugs 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z “Across the country, law enforcement link the decriminalization of drugs to the increase in violent attacks on law enforcement,” said the study. ‘De-policing’ new norm after cop killings, FBI finds 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z That rationale resonated with the president at the time, José Mujica, a former guerrilla leader and political prisoner who championed other contentious policies, including the legalization of same-sex marriage and the decriminalization of abortion. Uruguay’s Marijuana Law Turns Pharmacists Into Dealers 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z Lawmakers, police and advocates alike agree some form of decriminalization will likely reach Sununu’s desk. Police, advocates clash over pot decriminalization bill 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z Some argue the bill is nothing more than “decriminalization,” or “Prohibition 2.0,” because it carries restrictions on possession limits. Canada jumps on the weed train: Here’s what legal marijuana looks like around the world 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z Voters in two Oakland County communities passed similar measures that August, while voters in Lansing were among residents in three cities who approved decriminalization proposals in 2013. Thousands attend annual rally supporting marijuana use 2017-04-01T04:00:00Z “We must stop the push for decriminalization of drugs,” said Miloscia in prepared remarks. GOP state lawmaker wants to ban safe-injection sites for drug users 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z As support for decriminalization grew at home and in the region, the Obama administration took a relatively lenient approach. Uruguay’s Marijuana Law Turns Pharmacists Into Dealers 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z The House overwhelmingly backed the decriminalization bill in March, on a vote of 318 to 36. Police, advocates clash over pot decriminalization bill 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z Would decriminalization and supervised injection sites create a “moral hazard” and decline in quality of life? What Trump means for legal pot, and how Oklahoma leapfrogged Washington on drug-sentencing reform, on The Overcast 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z Vitale sees this as a key distinction and said he backs decriminalization but not full-scale legalization. Wary of Trump, New Jersey lawmakers eying pot legalization 2016-11-26T05:00:00Z Chen proposed a prevention plan should Vermont move forward with the outright legalization of the drug or further decriminalization efforts. Health official: Further marijuana prevention efforts needed 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z The White House promoted its approach toward reducing the use of illicit drugs when asked about the report, but it did not address decriminalization directly. Will decriminalization solve the drug scourge? 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z “It put the criminalization back into a decriminalization bill,” said Democratic Rep. Renny Cushing, prime sponsor of the original bill. Police, advocates clash over pot decriminalization bill 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z Drug decriminalization would pose "huge dangers," according to Michael Ramos, district attorney of San Bernardino County in California. Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2016 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Two leading civil rights organizations are calling for the complete decriminalization of personal drug use in the US in a comprehensive new report released Wednesday. Leading US civil rights organizations call for decriminalization of personal drugs 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z However, Michael Ramos, district attorney of San Bernardino County in California, said decriminalization would pose "huge dangers." Major rights groups: Decriminalize use of all illicit drugs 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Two major human and civil rights organizations make a good case for it and advance the decriminalization discussion in a report released Wednesday. Will decriminalization solve the drug scourge? 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Mr. Beltrame, a former intelligence officer, was an outspoken critic of Brazil’s “war on drugs;” he urged the country to explore approaches such as decriminalization and drug treatment instead. With Violence on the Rise, Rio de Janeiro’s Security Chief Steps Down 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z As a wave of pot decriminalization has swept the country, law enforcement agencies have become increasingly eager to get ahold of a portable device that could help catch stoned drivers. California Today: San Diego Struggles to Keep Its Young Tech Talent 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Other policy experts and international groups, including the World Health Organization, have called for the complete decriminalization of personal drug use. Leading US civil rights organizations call for decriminalization of personal drugs 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z “The de facto decriminalization of drugs may have an impact,” said Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood, president of the California State Sheriffs’ Association. California crime measure triggers 52,000 fewer arrests 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z Dr. Roosevelt of the Colorado study noted that decriminalization might be one reason that reports of accidental ingestions were on the rise in that state. Marijuana Edibles Are Getting Into Colorado Children’s Hands, Study Says 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z "We don't believe that decriminalization will upend the black market." Voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z “I’m sure total decriminalization would actually increase the number of people involved because of the large unemployment rate,” says Jeremy Routledge, deputy director of Embrace Dignity. In South Africa, a Debate Over Selling Sex 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z Borden said the organizations’ call for complete decriminalization “takes the mainstream drug conversation a step further”. Leading US civil rights organizations call for decriminalization of personal drugs 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Indeed, a UN time line from 1790 to the present shows a widening trend of decriminalization. Map Shows Where Being LGBT Can Be Punishable by Law 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z There is a difference between advocating for the decriminalization of sex work, which is our position, and legalization. A better way to make sex work safer 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z The Senate had passed a legalization bill in February and pulled the commission from the measure out of frustration at not winning House approval for legalization or even an expansion of decriminalization. Lawmakers agree on budget, renewable energy siting bill 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Advocates for decriminalization received a boost last month, when rights group Amnesty International became the latest international group to call on governments around the world to “decriminalize consensual sex work.” In South Africa, a Debate Over Selling Sex 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z Four years later, New Zealand implemented full decriminalization. Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z That currently carries a $200 fine under Vermont’s system of decriminalization. Vermont House backs away from pot legalization 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z The Youngs continued to advocate for CBD oil decriminalization alongside a community of Alabama families seeking improved “quality of life” for their children. Alabama legislature passes medical marijuana oil bill 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z The bills in question would not equate to broad decriminalization, she said. A Controversial Response to Heroin Epidemic: Supervised Injections 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z “Partial decriminalization will make no change at all,” she says. In South Africa, a Debate Over Selling Sex 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z To Amnesty, the lesson is that decriminalization isn’t like flipping a switch — it takes time for attitudes to shift. Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Largely, it has come from citizen support at the state level for medical access and decriminalization, through lobbying, activism and ballot initiatives. A Brief History of Marijuana Law in America 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Women's rights campaigners rue the ban but decriminalization looks unlikely. For Palestinian women, abortion can mean lies, jail or worse 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z While decriminalization/legalization is necessary, it needs to be backed up with public health announcements explaining exactly why it is needed. Fighting Drug Addiction With Drugs Works, but Only if Doctors Sign On 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z Many suspect the report will recommend either partial or full decriminalization of the sex industry. In South Africa, a Debate Over Selling Sex 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z “Like many feminists, I’m conflicted about sex work,” says Liesl Gerntholtz, executive director of the women’s rights division at Human Rights Watch, which took a stand in favor of decriminalization four years ago. Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Authorities have said they don’t plan to add a microcephaly exception, though the Folha de S. Paulo newspaper argued in an editorial that Zika raises a need to discuss decriminalization of abortion. In face of Zika virus, women ponder abortion, childlessness 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z The case only requests decriminalization of consenting adults living in polygamous families, making it more analagous to the 2003 case, Lawrence v. 'Sister Wives' Defend Big Win for Polygamy 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z But decriminalization will not stop the illicit drug trade. The only way to stop the next El Chapo: Why America needs to legalize all its drugs 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Danielle Allen equated education to reduce tobacco use with education plus decriminalization to reduce illicit drug use. We can’t end illegal drug use the way we reduced tobacco use 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z In 2014, Lalitha Kumaramangalam, the chairwoman of India’s National Commission on Women, came out in favor of decriminalization, saying it would help protect sex workers from violence and improve their health care. Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z “What happens in a country where abortion is completely illegal?” said Angelica Rivas of Acdatee, a Salvadoran nonprofit that advocates for decriminalization of the procedure. In face of Zika virus, women ponder abortion, childlessness 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z In February, parliament voted to approve a government-supported decriminalization bill, and the law went into effect in April. 9 ways the disastrous war on drugs has eroded this year 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Colombia joins other Latin American countries from Mexico to Chile that have experimented with legalization or decriminalization as attitudes toward drug use and policies change. World Digest: Dec. 22, 2015 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z The briefing paper on decriminalization mentioned in many of today’s media reports, and intended for dissemination and discussion at a conference in Kuala Lumpur, is neither a final nor formal document from the U.N. U.N. Has Not Backed Paper Calling For Drug Decriminalization 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z It’s not clear where that would be, though; San Francisco voters rejected a decriminalization referendum by a wide margin in 2008. Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z But legalization and decriminalization are what we need if we want to make headway against mass incarceration, high homicide rates in urban black communities and poor educational outcomes in urban schools. How the war on drugs creates violence 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z Then, in October, Sir Richard Branson provoked a kerfuffle by leaking a UNODC draft document urging governments to consider drug decriminalization, forcing the agency to walk it back under pressure from at least one country. 9 ways the disastrous war on drugs has eroded this year 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z In Maryland, O’Malley signed a decriminalization bill but also opposed legalizing its recreational use. Democratic presidential hopeful vows marijuana change 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z After two years of research and consultation with its members, Amnesty concluded that decriminalization is the best way to reduce risks for sex workers. Rentboy.com was closed because the government thinks I need to be saved | David 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Three months earlier, at a meeting attended by about 500 delegates from 80 countries, Amnesty voted to adopt a proposal in favor of the “full decriminalization of consensual sex work,” sparking a storm of controversy. Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z This came just weeks after one of the world’s foremost human rights organizations, Amnesty International, endorsed the decriminalization of sex work. Rentboy.com raid shows why sex work should be legal 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z In fact, the decriminalization decision was motivated by a desire to reduce victimization in sex work. The case for legal prostitution 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z But some human rights organizations, most recently Amnesty International, advocate for the decriminalization of all aspects of sex work, including buying sex. How One County is Targeting Men Who Buy Sex 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z The evidence seems to bear that out in Germany and the Netherlands, where trafficking has increased dramatically since the decriminalization of the sex industry in the early 2000s. Solving prostitution 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z Some opponents of decriminalization call themselves abolitionists, consciously invoking the battle to end slavery as well as the one for equality. Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago Democrat who sponsored the decriminalization bill, said the governor’s action was frustrating because the bill “was a product of years of negotiations.” Gov. Rauner uses veto to amend pot decriminalization bills 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Grosso’s announcement comes on the heels of Amnesty International’s controversial recommendation Tuesday calling for “full decriminalization of all aspects of consensual sex work.” D.C. reduced punishment for pot. Could prostitution come next? 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z The literature on the relationship between decriminalization and rates of sex trafficking is decidedly more mixed. Amnesty International to vote on decriminalization of sex work 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z “The goal is to create jobs, sustainable jobs that will sustain even after federal decriminalization and give us a leg up both in cultivation and infused products.” Economic, weather conditions lure pot growers to Pueblo 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z At the Amnesty conference, Muñoz told the crowd that she thinks decriminalization would have benefits for many people by bringing the sex trade out from underground. Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z “We are looking at decriminalization of sex work in a very comprehensive way that goes beyond the Nordic model,” he said. Amnesty International Considers Pushing for Decriminalization of Prostitution 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Thom and other officials expect that decriminalization would do the same. Campaign to ease state’s pot laws kicks off in Sioux Falls 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z Amnesty International will vote this week on whether or not to adopt the decriminalization of sex work as a plank in its policy agenda. Amnesty International to vote on decriminalization of sex work 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z Still, some may ask, won't decriminalization send the wrong message to vulnerable teens? What Have We Been Smoking? 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z What would decriminalization in the United States look like, if the sex-workers’ rights movement got its way? Should Prostitution Be a Crime? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z |
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