Mexico Supreme Court has set a precedent by saying that an absolute ban on personal use of marijuana is unconstitutional. This post from Reuters reports how the top court has set an example that other Mexican courts will have to follow. Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an absolute ban on recreational use of marijuana was unconstitutional, effectively leaving it ... Continue Reading
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International Leaders Call on UN to Reassess Global Drug Policy
Over 1,000 leaders worldwide slam failed prohibitionist drug policies and call on the UN for systemic reform. This post from Drug Policy Alliance highlights how international leaders pushed for reform at UN’s General Assembly Special Session on drugs. More than 1,000 international leaders – prominent in the fields of politics, health, academics and entertainment – ... Continue Reading
61% Americans Support Marijuana Legalization
Americans’ support for marijuana legalization has been growing steadily in the last few years, with younger generations more supportive than older ones. This article from The Washington Post highlights the trends outlined by the survey and their implications. A new survey released today by the the Associated Press and the University of Chicago finds that a record-high ... Continue Reading
The Biggest International Drug Policy Stories of 2015
Here are some of the biggest international drug policy stories that show drug reforms are on most countries’ agendas; the pace varies, though. This post from The Weed Blog filters out the ten most attention-grabbing international drug policy stories of 2015. Last century’s international prohibitionist consensus on drug policy continued to crumble this year, with moves to ... Continue Reading
California’s Rejection of Pot Prohibition: A Potent Drug War Game-Changer
In this post from Alternet, Phillip Smith reports that an impressive coalition of reformers, advocates and industry leaders are working together on legalization initiatives in California and rejecting pot prohibition in California will have ramification far beyond the state's borders. On June 14, more than 200 people gathered at the Sebastopol Grange for a fundraiser and ... Continue Reading