Decriminalization

First, a District decriminalization bill was filed. Now, a marijuana legalization bill has been filed in the nation's capital. Public opinion there supports both efforts, and activists are ready to move with an initiative if the council falters.

Public opinion has tipped in favor of marijuana reform in Michigan, with nearly half of respondents calling for outright legalization and more than two-thirds embracing either decriminalization or legalization.

Arizona US Senator John McCain said Thursday night he was open to legalizing marijuana. It is "the will of the people," he said.

Colombian President Santos has signaled a willingness to put drug legalization on the table. The Colombian courts may do part of the job for him.

Canadians are ready for marijuana law reform, a new poll finds. The only real question seems to be: legalization or decriminalization? Someone needs to tell the Conservative Party.

Canadian top cops are calling for the option of just ticketing marijuana possession offenders, but they don't want to say the word "decriminalization." A rose by any other name...

Norway's Green Party is calling for state-controlled marijuana production and sales, and the decriminalization of possession of all drugs. Will anyone in Norway listen?

It looks like two, and possibly three, Michigan communities will vote on marijuana decriminalization this year. It's part of a broader effort to pass a statewide decrim bill.

The English speaking Central American nation of Belize has undertaken a review of whether to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Marijuana reform is accelerated in the United States. What lessons can we learn from the Dutch experience? A new report has some ideas.