Oregon Lawmakers Propose Recriminalizing Drug Possession
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Oregon Lawmakers Propose Recriminalizing Drug Possession
Oregon Lawmakers , Propose Recriminalizing , Drug Possession.
Three years after becoming the first state to
decriminalize low-level drug possession, Oregon is
poised to reverse parts of its decision, 'Vice' reports.
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On January 23, Democratic lawmakers
announced a proposal to recriminalize
the possession of small amounts of drugs.
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The proposed changes have been
criticized by both harm reduction
and criminal justice reform activists.
The proposal would make possession
a class C misdemeanor, punishable by
a $1,250 fine or up to 30 days of jail time.
People would still have the ability to negate
those charges by participating in a deflecting
program, which involves behavioral health
screenings and contact with case managers.
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Currently, the state's decriminalization policy considers the
same offenses as class E violations, punishable by a $100
fine that can be waived by undergoing a health screening.
Currently, the state's decriminalization policy considers the
same offenses as class E violations, punishable by a $100
fine that can be waived by undergoing a health screening.
With this proposal, we are braiding
together the public health and public
safety systems to create as many
effective pathways to treatment
and recovery as possible through
proven, evidence-based solutions, Rep.
Jason Kropf, via 'Vice'.
Advocates for justice reform held a press conference slamming the proposed changes.
When they push forward with criminalizing
people with substance use disorders by
giving them jail time and fines, the
government, our lawmakers, are
choosing to inflict harm and violence
on vulnerable Oregonians, especially
Black, brown, and low income,
and rural Oregonians.
, Gloria Ochoa-Sandoval, policy and political director at Unite Oregon, via 'Vice'.
When they push forward with criminalizing
people with substance use disorders by
giving them jail time and fines, the
government, our lawmakers, are
choosing to inflict harm and violence
on vulnerable Oregonians, especially
Black, brown, and low income,
and rural Oregonians.
, Gloria Ochoa-Sandoval, policy and political director at Unite Oregon, via 'Vice'.
Tera Hurst, executive director at Oregon Health
Justice Recovery Alliance, warns that recriminalization
will put an additional strain on public defenders
and already overcrowded treatment facilities.
Tera Hurst, executive director at Oregon Health
Justice Recovery Alliance, warns that recriminalization
will put an additional strain on public defenders
and already overcrowded treatment facilities
Great Britain's Josh Kerr and Keely Hodgkinson both put in impressive performances to win their races at the Diamond League meet in Eugene, Oregon. BBC Sport
DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The certification will also occur before the DNC's in-person convention beginning Aug. 19 in Chicago.
The DNC will still conduct ceremonial events commemorating the nominations at the convention.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
DNC Chair Jamie Harrison is
confident that Democrats will handle the
issue and "land this plane on our own.".
Joe Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio and
all 50 states, and Ohio Republicans agree.
But when the time has come for action,
they have failed to act every time, so
Democrats will land this plane on our own, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Through a virtual roll call, we will ensure that
Republicans can't chip away at our democracy
through incompetence or partisan tricks and
that Ohioans can exercise their right to vote
for the presidential candidate of their choice, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Mike DeWine, Republican governor
of Ohio, chimed in as well.
While I understand the Democratic National
Committee has just today proposed a
work-around to help get President Biden
on the Ohio ballot, it is prudent legislation
be passed to get this done. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
As I previously said, we do not want to leave
something so basic as having the sitting
President of the United States on the ballot
to others when this can-and should-be done
legislatively. It's the right thing to do. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
For these reasons, it is important that
a bill or multiple bills that accomplish
these common-sense measures come
to my desk right away this week.
It's the right thing to do, Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement
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The White House defended President Biden's comments on 'xenophobia' regarding India, China, and Japan, stressing the positive role of immigrants in the US. Biden's remarks, made at a Democratic Party fundraiser, linked economic challenges in these countries to xenophobia, but faced criticism. Nonetheless, the White House reaffirmed Biden's commitment to strengthening ties with allies like India and Japan.
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House GOP Advances Aid Bills , for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
The foreign aid bills were advanced by a
9-3 vote, thanks to the help of four Democrats on the committee, CBS News reports. .
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Conservatives who voted against the bills,
because border security wasn't lumped in, include Tom Massie, Ralph Norman and Chip Roy. .
Conservatives who voted against the bills,
because border security wasn't lumped in, include Tom Massie, Ralph Norman and Chip Roy. .
A final vote on the foreign aid package
will take place on April 20. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
$9.1 billion of the Israel package would go toward Palestinian humanitarian efforts. .
A fourth bill seeks to allow the sale of Russian oligarchs' assets that have been frozen in order to continue funding Ukraine.
possibly "force the sale of TikTok
and authorize stricter sanctions on Russia, China and Iran," CBS News reports. .
possibly "force the sale of TikTok
and authorize stricter sanctions on Russia, China and Iran," CBS News reports. .
Some far-right Republicans have threatened to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position for supporting additional Ukraine funding.
Johnson defended his actions, calling lethal aid for Ukraine "critically important.".
If I operated out of fear over
a motion to vacate, I would
never be able to do my job, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement.
Look, history judges us for what we
do. This is a critical time right now
critical time on the world stage. , House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement.
I could make a, you know I can make
a selfish decision and do something that, that's different. But I'm doing here
what I believe to be the right thing, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement
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