News | Politics & Elections Dems Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Pot, “Restore Lives” Harmed by Prohibition The bill proposes using some of tax dollars generated from marijuana sales to fund restorative justice programs. By Chris Walker , Truthout July 14, 2021 Truthout
News | Culture & Media Drug War Critics Slam Olympics for Suspending US Track Star Over Marijuana Use Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension over a positive marijuana test result has sparked calls to reform the Olympics' rules. By Brett Wilkins , CommonDreams July 3, 2021 Truthout
News | Prisons & Policing Rep. Cori Bush Introduces Bill to Decriminalize Possession of All Drugs The Drug Policy Reform Act offers a path toward ending the hugely unpopular war on drugs. By Mike Ludwig , Truthout June 15, 2021 Truthout
News Analysis | Prisons & Policing 50 Years Later, a Majority of Americans Want the Drug War to End The drug war’s contradictions are impossible to ignore. The nation is ready for a nonviolent approach. By Mike Ludwig , Truthout June 11, 2021 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Outspoken Republican Who Opposes Legalization Owns Quite a Lot of Stock in Pot Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina) bought marijuana-industry stocks ahead of key votes on decriminalization bills. By Brett Bachman , Salon May 30, 2021 Truthout
News | Prisons & Policing Jailers Tortured and Murdered Marvin Scott III, Family Says After Viewing Video After viewing tape of Scott's in-custody murder at the Collin County Jail, his family says he suffered "day of torture." By Candice Bernd , Truthout May 5, 2021 Truthout
News | Prisons & Policing Even When Marijuana Is Legal, Young People Are Locked Up for It Children and young adults are still criminalized for marijuana possession in states where it has been legalized. By Adryan Corcione , Truthout April 20, 2021 Truthout
News | Racial Justice New Mexico Passes Marijuana Legalization — Including Racial Justice Provisions The legislation includes automatic expungement for those with past cannabis arrests or convictions. By Jessica Corbett , CommonDreams April 13, 2021 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections New Mexico, New York Join 14 Other States to Pass Legal Recreational Marijuana Advocates cheer the legalization as a crucial step toward achieving racial justice in the states. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout April 2, 2021 Truthout
Interview | Prisons & Policing Legalizing All Drugs Is Just the Beginning of a Compassionate Drug Policy In a new book, neuroscientist Carl Hart shares stories of his own drug use to break down the stigma. By Maya Schenwar , Truthout February 13, 2021 Truthout