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NEWS ABOUT: decriminalization

decriminalization stories: 7 news summaries
OPINION

Obama Pot Policy a Victory for States' Rights

Administration takes long-overdue steps to end Bush-era excesses

Oct 19, 09 5:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Obama administration’s decision to respect state laws on medical marijuana is good policy—and not just because it demonstrates compassion toward cancer and AIDS patients, writes Glenn Greenwald. Despite his critics’ charges of “socialism” and “fascism,” President Obama is showing that his administration, unlike the... More »

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War on Drugs • drugs • medical marijuana • marijuana • decriminalization • states' rights • Obama administration

India Appeal Likens Gay Sex to Bestiality

Court ruling could recriminalize homosexuality

Jul 11, 09 6:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - India’s gay and lesbian community celebrated the Delhi High Court’s decriminalization of homosexual sex last week with lavish parties, but festivities may have been premature, GlobalPost reports. India’s Supreme Court has signaled that it will consider an appeal of the verdict, the climax of an 8-year legal... More »

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gay rights • India • Bollywood • homosexuality • Delhi • homosexual • verdict • decriminalization

OPINION

 We've Lost the War on Drugs 

It's time for a new approach: Kristof

Jun 14, 09 7:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - The war on drugs has been waged for 40 years, but despite spending $44 billion annually, “the drugs have won,” writes Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times. A former police chief notes that “drugs are more readily available, at lower prices and higher levels of potency—... More »

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War on Drugs • drugs • marijuana legalization • legalization • decriminalization

(Newser) - Portugal decriminalized drug possession 8 years ago, so it must have high abuse rates, right? Not according to a new study from the Cato Institute, Time reports. Teen drug use and HIV infection from needles have declined, and more addicts now enter treatment programs. "Judging by every metric, decriminalization... More »

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drugs • drug addiction • HIV • Portugal • treatment • drug possession • decriminalization

OPINION

 End Failed Drug War: 
 Go After Kingpins 


Apr 18, 09 3:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - The "war on drugs" has been an abject failure—crowded jails and a still-thriving narcotics trade prove that—and it's time for some "visionary" thinking, writes Cynthia Tucker in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The nation's not ready for legalization, but how about some concrete steps: Stop going after "... More »

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War on Drugs • Mexico • Attorney General • assault rifles • decriminalization • Eric Holder • Obama administration • President Obama • kingpin

Decriminalize Incest? Romania Is Not Alone

Bucharest aims to match laws in 3
EU nations

Mar 21, 09 3:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - As the Josef Fritzl case echoes across Europe, Romania is considering a new approach to incest: legalizing it, the AP reports. The Justice Ministry is contemplating the move amid wider legal reforms, arguing that decriminalization would sync its stance with EU members France, Spain, and Portugal. “Not everything... More »

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crime • European Union • Europe • Romania • incest • sin • decriminalization • Josef Fritzl • Howard Stern Grid

 Mass. Rep Vows to Legalize Pot 

Barney Frank says public is ready for change

Mar 23, 08 4:44 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rep. Barney Frank will move to legalize “small amounts” of marijuana, Politico reports, citing Americans who think use of the drug is no big deal. “It's time for the politicians to catch up to the public,” said the Massachusetts Democrat on "Real Time with Bill Maher.... More »

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Congress • drugs • medical marijuana • Massachusetts • marijuana • marijuana legalization • late night talk show • Barney Frank • Bill Maher • decriminalization • Bill Maher Grid

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