Decriminalization of Marijuana in Brazil

Brazil's Supreme Court has voted to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use, aiming to reduce the massive prison population in the country. The ruling is expected to take effect soon, but Congress is simultaneously working on tightening drug legislation.

San Francisco voters moving right on crime and drug policy

San Francisco voters moved right on crime and drug policy in response to ongoing crises, approving measures to bolster police and mandate drug screening for welfare recipients. Mayor London Breed, a moderate Democrat, led the shift towards more conservative policies.

Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Recriminalizing Drug Possession

Oregon Legislature passes bill recriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs, undoing part of the state's drug decriminalization law to address overdose crisis. Governor open to signing the bill.

Oregon's New Drug Policy Legislation

Oregon's legislature has passed a new bill recriminalizing small amounts of drugs, ending the most progressive experiment in U.S. drug policy.

Oregon State Legislature Overhauls Measure 110

The Oregon state legislature voted to overhaul Measure 110, recriminalizing small amounts of drugs, signaling the end of a progressive drug policy experiment.