Mexico Moves Quietly To Decriminalize Minor Drug Use
President Calderon is set to sign the law, but some fear that letting off users caught with limited amounts of drugs will increase drug use and encourage 'drug tourists' from the U.S.
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Lawmakers Call For An End To Federal Marijuana Prosecutions
A group of Democratic and Republican members of congress will reintroduce a bill to eliminate federal penalties for minor marijuana offenses.
MP Keith Martin: Decriminalize Simple Possession of Pot
The lethal gun battles on the streets of Vancouver, the astounding number of murders in Mexico, and the insurgency that continues to grow in Afghanistan (which results in our soldiers being killed) all have one thing in common: the trafficking of illegal drugs.
Mexico Decriminalization Bill Passes: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?
Late last week, both houses of the Mexican Congress approved a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs.
Mexico Senate OKs Bill To Legalize Drug Possession
Mexico's Senate approved a bill on Tuesday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of narcotics for personal use, in order to free resources to fight violent drug cartels.
Mexico’s Congress Hosts Forum on Marijuana Regulation, Decriminalization
The Mexican Congress held a lively three-day debate on decriminalizing marijuana.
Change Is In The Wind For The Decriminalization Of Marijuana Possession
Liberal MP Keith Martin, who introduced a private member's bill last week, rightly maintains that 'the war on drugs has been a complete failure'
Ron Paul and Barney Frank Talk About Marijuana and Hemp
CANNABIS CULTURE - American Congressmen Ron Paul and Barney Frank, who have co-sponsored several recent pro-marijuana and hemp bills, appeared on Active Voice Radio to discuss medical marijuana, hemp, decriminalization, and President Obama's recent comments on legalization.
A Medical Marijuana Face-Off In Florida
Floridians could vote for the first time next year to allow marijuana for medical use. A petition drive, started last week by an Orlando woman whose father has Parkinson's disease, would make the drug legal for any condition as prescribed by a doctor.
Drug Decriminalization in Portugal
A study from the Cato Institute explores lessons for creating fair and successful drug policies
