Decriminalization

The former general who is Guatemala's new president is speaking out again on drug legalization.

With decriminalization bills pending in Rhode Island, a new poll shows strong support for decrim and even majority support for legalization.

This year is shaping up to be a busy one for marijuana legalization and decriminalization bills at state houses around the country. Here's the rundown on what's going on so far.

2011 was a busy year in drug policy. Here is our selection of the biggest stories of the year here at home.

Guatemala's new president vowed an "iron fist" against the drug cartels and called out the army to fight them, but now he wants to talk decriminalization.

Two-thirds of Canadians want marijuana legalized or decriminalized, according to a new Forum Research poll.

We go around the world to find the most important international drug policy stories of 2011.

Czechs will be able to grow peyote and magic mushrooms under reforms in the drug laws approved by the Cabinet this week.

The Chicago suburb of Evanston has decriminalized the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana in a bid to cut costs and save youth from criminal records.

The drug reform movement is losing a key congressional ally. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) announced Monday he will retire at the end of this term.