Democrats unveil bill to decriminalize drug possession at federal level, expunge records

Democrats unveil bill to decriminalize drug possession at federal level, expunge records
“It’s time to put wellness and compassion ahead of trauma and punishment,” Congresswoman Cori Bush said in a statement.
Todd Youngs, an open conversation with Seattle City Council.

A frank conversation for Seattle City Council.
As Cities Decriminalize Psychedelics, Law Enforcement Should Step Back

Amid rising rates of depression, suicide, and substance use disorders, drug makers have scaled back investment in mental health research. Psychedelics may fill the growing need for innovative psychiatric drugs, but federal prohibition prevents people from accessing their benefits. Nevertheless, some cities, dissatisfied with the U.S. war on drugs, are decriminalizing psychedelics.