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Recent Examples of decriminalize
American law and society has shifted from the war on drugs in the 1970s and 80s to movements to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms in some states in the 2020s.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Believe it or not, a few years ago, Oregon voters approved a first-of-its-kind law, Measure 110, to decriminalize all hard drugs — including cocaine, meth and opioids like heroin and fentanyl.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
About 69% of Texans endorse legislation to decriminalize marijuana for those 21 years and older, which would reduce penalties for possession to fines rather than criminal charges.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
Florida is one of 15 states that legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes but has yet to decriminalize recreational use.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Feb. 2025
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Believe it or not, a few years ago, Oregon voters approved a first-of-its-kind law, Measure 110, to decriminalize all hard drugs — including cocaine, meth and opioids like heroin and fentanyl.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
About 69% of Texans endorse legislation to decriminalize marijuana for those 21 years and older, which would reduce penalties for possession to fines rather than criminal charges.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
Florida is one of 15 states that legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes but has yet to decriminalize recreational use.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalize
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As marijuana continues to be legalized throughout the U.S., more products that look, smell, taste and feel like marijuana are popping in states where the psychoactive drug isn't officially legal.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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As more states legalize cannabis, the variety and quality of edibles have improved dramatically.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Decriminalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalize. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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