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    Texas Senate Approves Psychedelic Research Legislation Aimed at Military Veterans

    Texas Senate Approves Psychedelic Research Legislation Aimed at Military Veterans

    Texas has moved closer to legal psychedelic research for PTSD military veterans after the state senate approved the legislation.
    California Bill Decriminalizing Psychedelics Moves Closer to Full Senate Vote

    California Bill Decriminalizing Psychedelics Moves Closer to Full Senate Vote

    California legislation aimed at decriminalizing psychedelics is moving closer to a full Senate vote that could make it the 2nd state to pass such a measure.
    Is There a Case for Keeping Psychedelics Illegal? Ethics, Conservation, and Indigenous Rights

    Is There a Case for Keeping Psychedelics Illegal? Ethics, Conservation, and Indigenous Rights

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    If decriminalization efforts strain natural plant and animal medicine populations, should psychedelics remain illegal?
    Maine Bill Seeks to Legalize Therapeutic Use of Psilocybin

    Maine Bill Seeks to Legalize Therapeutic Use of Psilocybin

    Maine could soon become the second U.S. state to legalize the use of medicinal psilocybin for therapeutic use.
    Should Psychedelics Be Legal? Experts Weigh In

    Should Psychedelics Be Legal? Experts Weigh In

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    Should psychedelics be legal? That was the topic of an expert-led debate featured on the Intelligence² Debates podcast.
    Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Champions Psychedelic Therapy for PTSD

    Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Champions Psychedelic Therapy for PTSD

    Former Texas Governor, the Republican Rick Perry, is supporting legislation for psychedelic therapy to help veterans with PTSD.
    California Moves Closer to Decriminalizing Psychedelics

    California Moves Closer to Decriminalizing Psychedelics

    With 2 cities in the Golden State already decriminalizing psychedelics, could the rest of California be next?
    Hawaii Establishes Workgroup to Investigate Psilocybin Therapy

    Hawaii Establishes Workgroup to Investigate Psilocybin Therapy

    Hawaii’s Senate unanimously voted to establish a working group to ensure the safety, accessibility, and affordability of psilocybin.
    A Third Massachusetts City Just Decriminalized Psychedelics

    A Third Massachusetts City Just Decriminalized Psychedelics

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    Following Somerville and Cambridge, Northampton, Massachusetts, is the latest city to decriminalize certain psychedelics.
    Former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Wants to Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms

    Former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Wants to Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms

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    Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang wants to decriminalize psilocybin. And if he becomes mayor of New York City, that could happen.
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    Advocacy Group Launches Campaign to Legalize Psychedelics in Michigan

    Michigan could follow in the steps of Oregon to legalize psychedelics for therapeutic use. Ann Arbor already decriminalizes possession.
    Oregon’s Democratic Party Endorses Legalization of Psilocybin

    Oregon Announces Creation of the Psilocybin Advisory Board

    The first state to legalize therapeutic use of psilocybin, Oregon now has an advisory board to help build its regulations.
    New York Bill Would Decriminalize Psychedelics

    New York Bill Would Decriminalize Psilocybin

    Proposed legislation in the state of New York would decriminalize psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in some types of mushrooms.
    Wshington DC Psychedelic Decriminalization

    Psychedelics Officially Decriminalized In Washington D.C.

    After voters approved a measure that decriminalized psychedelics in Washington D.C. last November, the measure is now in effect.
    Vermont Bill Would Decriminalize Psychedelics In Interest of Public Health

    Vermont Bill Would Decriminalize Psychedelics In Interest of Public Health

    Vermont is looking to decriminalize psychedelics as part of its efforts to improve public health in the state.
    North America Is Poised to Take the Lead In Emerging Psychedelic Drug Market

    North America Is Poised to Take the Lead In Emerging Psychedelic Drugs Market

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    The psychedelic drugs market is finding a strong base in North America, according to new data. The U.S. and Canada in particular are supporting its expansion.
    Missouri Bill Would Give Terminally Ill Patients Access to Psychedelic Therapies

    Missouri Bill Would Give Terminally Ill Patients Access to Psychedelic Therapies

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    Missouri residents with terminal or debilitating conditions may soon be able to access psychedelics under a new bill.
    2 Massachusetts Cities Have Decriminalized Psychedelics in the Last Month

    2 Massachusetts Cities Have Decriminalized Psychedelics in the Last Month

    Two Massachusetts cities have decriminalized psychedelics since the start of 2021. Cambridge and Somerville say the benefits outweigh the risks.
    Hawaii Moves to Legalize Psilocybin Treatment

    Hawaii Moves to Legalize Psilocybin Treatment

    Hawaii may soon legalize psilocybin therapy for the treatment of a range of mental health issues, according to proposed legislation.
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    Canada Moves Closer Toward Legalizing Psychedelics

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    Canada is stepping toward legalization of psychedelics to aid in treating mental health issues.
    California Moves to Legalize Psychedelics

    California Moves to Legalize Psychedelics

    California may move to decriminalize psychedelics following the victories in Oregon and Washington D.C. last November.
    Psychedelics Win Big at the Ballot Box

    Psychedelics Win Big at the Ballot Box

    In one of the most contentious elections in modern history, one clear winner emerged at the ballot box: drugs. Regardless of political affiliation, citizens of Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota—two red and two blue states—legalized…
    Oregon Becomes the First U.S. State to Legalize Psilocybin

    Oregon Becomes the First U.S. State to Legalize Psilocybin

    In an expected win for the nascent psychedelics industry, Oregon voters passed Measure 29 last night, legalizing the supervised use of psilocybin for medicinal purposes. The Measure passed by a 56.1 percent vote, bringing victory to the…
    Washington D.C. Votes In Favor of Psychedelics

    Washington D.C. Votes In Favor of Psychedelics

    Residents in Washington D.C. have voted to decriminalize psychedelic substances including psilocybin. The measure, Initiative 81, is also known as the Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act of 2020. As polls closed Tuesday evening,…
    2020 Voters Guide to Psychedelic Ballot Measures

    The 2020 Voters Guide to Psychedelic Ballot Measures

    There’s a lot at stake this election year November 3rd. Voting by mail has started, and more than 9 million Americans have already mailed in their ballots. Beyond the future of our democracy, there are a few notable ballot measures across…
    Why Are Psychedelics Illegal

    Why Are Psychedelics Illegal?

    There was no single moment when all psychedelics became illegal in America. The process took at least four decades to unfold, beginning a year into the Great Depression with the demonization of marijuana. The blueprint created during that effort…
    Oregon’s Democratic Party Endorses Legalization of Psilocybin

    Oregon’s Democratic Party Endorses Legalization of Psilocybin

    Oregon’s Democratic Party is telling voters to vote “yes” on psychedelic substances in November. The party has endorsed state ballot measures calling for the legalization of psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic purposes and the decriminalization…
    TV Ad Supports Psilocybin Legalization

    New Oregon TV Ad Supports Psilocybin Legalization Ballot Measure

    A new television ad is aimed at convincing Oregonians to vote in favor of legislation that will decriminalize psychedelics. The new ad, which most Oregon residents are likely to see close to seven times before election day, is part of a…
    Ann Arbor Michigan Decriminalizes Psychedelics

    Ann Arbor Michigan Decriminalizes Psychedelics

    Ann Arbor Michigan, home to Big 10 college football at the University of Michigan, is now about to become another big designation — the city is taking a substantial stance in favor of psychedelic substances. The Ann Arbor City Council voted…
    Psychedelic-Friendly ‘Initiative 81’

    Psychedelic-Friendly ‘Initiative 81’ Plants Roots in D.C. November Ballot

    Each day millions of Americans sit in front of their screens and wonder, what’s next? What more could 2020 possibly have up its sleeve? Fortunately for us shroomies, it’s good news because Washington D.C. is one step closer to potentially…
    Denver's ‘Magic’ Mushroom Law

    Denver’s ‘Magic’ Mushroom Law: What You Need to Know

    Mushrooms are experiencing a renaissance. Or, rather, they’re now prototypes, paving paths as tools for everything from sustainable meat to animal-free leather. Now a few cities are decriminalizing magic mushrooms as psilocybin’s medicinal…
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