From the rising cost of prescription drugs to the debate over medical marijuana legalization, independent voters can play an increasing role how governments will treat the unique social and economic issues that drug policy presents. This section will covering breaking news and development surrounding drug policy in America.
After the federal government’s large-scale crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries throughout 2011 and 2012, the California Supreme Court will now revisit the issue to determine the legality of counties banning dispensaries.
President Barack Obama made it clear in an interview with ABC News’ Barbara Walters that his administration will not make major efforts to go after marijuana users in states that have legalized recreational use of the drug.
The most recent nationwide poll on marijuana legalization was taken by CBS News from November 16-19. According to the results, 47 percent of Americans are against legalizing marijuana for recreational use…
Illinois could be the latest state to legalize medical marijuana. In past attempts, the bill’s passage was approved in the Illinois Senate, only to be stymied by members in the House…
With 25 percent of the total world prison population located in the US, a bipartisan action in a case against prisons might be impending.
The chief of the Mexican president-elect’s transition team, Luis Videgaray, has confirmed a meeting between Enrique Peña Nieto and President Barack Obama.
Several states tried to legalize marijuana this election, with Colorado and Washington actually passing the initiatives. Recreational use of the drug will now be legal in those states.
