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India just turned hundreds of thousands of people from criminals into citizens overnight by decriminalizing 717 offenses that once meant fines or jail time. The massive legal overhaul aims to reduce prison burdens, help families stay together, and make it easier to do business.
When Rodney Croome walked into a Hobart police station in 1994 to confess to being gay, he risked 21 years in jail. His courage sparked a legal battle that changed Tasmania forever.
India's parliament approved a sweeping reform that removes criminal charges from minor violations across 80 laws, replacing jail time with graduated fines. The move aims to reduce court burdens and shift the system from punishment to correction.
After four years of legal chaos, Thailand is finally bringing order to its cannabis industry by requiring all 11,000 shops to convert into medical clinics. The three-year transition marks Asia's first country to decriminalize cannabis moving toward regulated, medicine-only use.
A statue honoring sex workers has returned to Sydney's Darlinghurst after a 24-year campaign. Joy celebrates the neighborhood's role in the world's first decriminalization of sex work.
Ten years after Jamaica decriminalized cannabis, the Caribbean is emerging as a global leader in medicinal marijuana cultivation and research. Recent US policy shifts could open new export markets for island growers.
A decade after Jamaica decriminalized cannabis, Caribbean nations are turning their traditional expertise into a thriving legal industry with global potential. With perfect growing conditions and new US drug policy shifts, the region is positioned to become a major player in medical cannabis exports.
British Parliament has voted to pardon women convicted of illegal abortions and erase their criminal records completely. The move protects vulnerable women who were criminalized under outdated laws that Parliament recently abolished.
Tens of thousands gathered at Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple to celebrate Shivaratri, where police honor centuries-old tradition by allowing ritual cannabis use for one sacred day. The festival shows how ancient spiritual practices continue thriving in modern Nepal.
When a respected Indian judge declared her gay son wasn't a criminal, she helped shift a nation's conversation on LGBTQ rights. Her powerful stand as both a legal authority and a mother made waves across India.
Over 60% of U.S. voters now strongly support making psychedelics easier to study for medical use, a 14-point jump from 2023. The shift reflects growing public curiosity about therapeutic benefits of substances like psilocybin and MDMA.
What began as a brave protest for equality in 1978 has transformed into one of the world's most joyful celebrations of LGBTQIA+ pride. Sydney's Mardi Gras parade returns this Saturday, honoring decades of progress and the activists who made it possible.
A Colorado woman battling stage III uterine cancer joined a groundbreaking study combining psilocybin with therapy to treat anxiety and depression. The results transformed how she lives with her diagnosis.
After activist groups won landmark legal battles, Mexico's public health system now guarantees abortion services to millions of workers and their families in 25 states. The victory affects nearly 300 beneficiaries who filed lawsuits and extends to everyone covered by the Mexican Social Security Institute.
Women in addiction recovery traveled to the Mississippi Capitol to share their stories and advocate for health-centered policies. Their advocacy has already helped pass laws expanding access to life-saving overdose medication.
Menaka Guruswamy, the lawyer who helped overturn India's ban on same-sex relationships, just became the first openly queer person to serve in India's national parliament. Her election to the Rajya Sabha marks a historic moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in Indian politics.