On AlterNet: decriminalization
Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "decriminalization"
DRCNetMay 14, 2009.
Support for marijuana legalization or decriminalization among the American public continues to climb.
Norm Stamper, Huffington Post. April 22, 2009.
Marijuana smokers show greater responsibility in their choice of drugs than those of us who choose (and abuse) alcohol.
Nathan Comp, In These Times. April 20, 2009.
Once derided and dismissed by lawmakers, law enforcers and the law-abiding alike, marijuana reform is now sweeping the nation.
Paul Armentano, AlterNet. April 14, 2009.
Even the most mainstream figures are now taking the idea of legalizing and taxing pot seriously -- budget-crunched governments should listen.
Marcelo Ballve, New America Media. March 13, 2009.
The recession is spotlighting the rationale for decriminalizing marijuana.
Sienna Baskin, Melissa Ditmore, RH Reality Check. October 29, 2008.
The passage of San Francisco's Proposition K would be a critical first step toward reducing sex workers' vulnerability to violence.
AlterNetOctober 10, 2008.
Find out how Obama and McCain compare on everything from drug sentencing laws to drug use in politicians' personal lives.
Rita Nakashima Brock, On The Issues Magazine. October 3, 2008.
The decriminalization of prostitution is one feminist strategy for helping women lead better lives.
Amelia, The Frisky AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. August 2, 2008.
The pros and cons of decriminalization and legalization.
Amelia, The Frisky. July 30, 2008.
The pros and cons of decriminalization and legalization.
Paul Armentano, AlterNet. February 12, 2008.
Changing public opinion about pot isn't easy. Changing America's anti-pot laws is even harder -- here's a blueprint to get it done.
