Category Archives: Drug policy reform

OAS Secretary General Presents Historic Drug Policy Report

Historic landmark for global drug policy reform The 2012 Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia, gave the OAS (Organization of American States) a mandate to study the impact of current drug policies and explore possible alternatives. The results of … Continue reading

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Brazil between decriminalization and mandatory minimum sentencing

Brazil between decriminalization and mandatory minimum sentencing Seven justice ministers who served during the 1995-2003 government of Fernando Henrique Cardoso and the 2003-2011 administration of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a letter on Tuesday to Federal Supreme Court Justice … Continue reading

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Uruguay could become the first country in the world to legalize marijuana.

Uruguay launches a nationwide public debate over marijuana legalization – Its government deserves our full support On November 15, 2012, the government of Uruguay submitted to its parliament a proposal for the legalization of the sale of marijuana under state … Continue reading

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Drug policy reform in the world: major events of 2013

Drug Policy Reform on the move 2012 was a turning point for drug policy reform and 2013 keeps plugging along. In the US, the number of medical marijuana states should reach 20 this month with Maryland and New Hampshire in … Continue reading

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As gays rights hit mainstream, what can drug policy activists learn from the gay-rights movement?

While he was growing hemp in his backyard and probably smoked it mixed with tobacco on his front porch, Thomas Jefferson proposed in 1779 a law that would mandate castration for gay men and mutilation of nose cartilage for gay … Continue reading

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Use of illegal drugs by politicians following prohibition

Politicians that have admitted to recreational use following prohibition include mayors, Governors, members of the House of Representatives, Senators, and Presidents. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_politicians_who_admit_to_cannabis_use This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You … Continue reading

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Drug Warriors urge the Obama administration to nip marijuana legalization in the bud, let’s push back!

Remind the drugs warriors that the will of the people still counts! While the nation is still waiting for the Obama administration’s response to marijuana legalization votes in Colorado and Washington, eight former heads of the DEA and four former … Continue reading

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Czech President Signs Medical Marijuana Bill; US Congress Warming up to Marijuana Policy Reform

President Vaclav Klaus signed into law Friday a bill that legalizes medical marijuana in the Czech Republic. The bill had heavy support from both ruling political parties. It was overwhelmingly passed by the Czech Senate last month by a 67-2 … Continue reading

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Czech Republic President Signs Bill Legalizing Medical Marijuana

President Vaclav Klaus signed into law Friday a bill that legalizes medical marijuana in the Czech Republic. The bill had heavy support from both ruling political parties. The bill was overwhelmingly passed by the Czech Senate last month by a … Continue reading

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International Anti Corruption Day: Help UNODC to see the light on war on drugs and corruption

UNODC solicits youth submission for 2013 International Anti Corruption Day For this year’s International Anti Corruption Day, UNODC is calling on youth between the ages of 15- 25 to submit their ideas and maybe have them featured in the 2013 … Continue reading

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