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Puerto Rico Governor signs executive order to launch clinical research pilot program for ibogaine and emerging therapies
Politics6 min read

Puerto Rico Governor signs executive order to launch clinical research pilot program for ibogaine and emerging therapies

Amidst political turmoil on the island, Puerto Rico takes the lead on next-gen clinical psychedelic research

Jack Gorsline
From the Independent Psychedelic Media Archive: New Approach PAC Emerges As Nation’s Biggest Investor in Drug Reform Legislation
Politics6 min read

From the Independent Psychedelic Media Archive: New Approach PAC Emerges As Nation’s Biggest Investor in Drug Reform Legislation

As previously published (and for some reason un-published) by Tripsitter over on Subtack

Jack Gorsline
Psychedelic Media Literacy 101: Why The Boston Globe's Latest Article on Psychedelic Policy Reform in Massachusetts is Journalistic Malpractice by Omission
Politics5 min read

Psychedelic Media Literacy 101: Why The Boston Globe's Latest Article on Psychedelic Policy Reform in Massachusetts is Journalistic Malpractice by Omission

Plus, ICYMI: Inside Massachusetts' latest Psychedelic Policy Breakthrough

PSA Media Team
Massachusetts House Advances Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program
Politics6 min read

Massachusetts House Advances Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program

From our friends at Filter Magazine: The Bay State's Lates Psychedelic Reform Breakthrough Comes on the Heels of Grassroots Advocacy's Demands for Equity Fund and the Scandal-Plagued Failure of MA's 2024 psychedelics ballot campaign.

Jack Gorsline
Coalition Rallies Behind North Carolina Bill for Psychedelic Care
Politics4 min read

Coalition Rallies Behind North Carolina Bill for Psychedelic Care

From our friends at Filter Magazine

Jack Gorsline
Oklahoma Senate Advances Research-Focused Ibogaine Bill
Politics5 min read

Oklahoma Senate Advances Research-Focused Ibogaine Bill

From our friends at Filter Magazine

Jack Gorsline
New Federal Bill Aims to Establish VA Office of Novel Therapeutics
Politics7 min read

New Federal Bill Aims to Establish VA Office of Novel Therapeutics

The Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act is the fourth psychedelics-related bill filed in Congress this term as related legislation gains momentum

Jack Gorsline
Bill Would Require the VA to Study and Provide Psychedelic Treatments
Politics4 min read

Bill Would Require the VA to Study and Provide Psychedelic Treatments

"Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act" put forth in the Senate with bipartisan support

Jack Gorsline
NJ Psilocybin Legislation Exposes Conflicts Between Advocates for Different Therapeutic  Models
Politics11 min read

NJ Psilocybin Legislation Exposes Conflicts Between Advocates for Different Therapeutic Models

Produced in partnership with our friends at Lucid News

Jack Gorsline
Senate Confirms Fentanyl Conspiracy Theorist Sara Carter as “Drug Czar”
Politics4 min read

Senate Confirms Fentanyl Conspiracy Theorist Sara Carter as “Drug Czar”

From our friends at Filter Magazine

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Newly-Combined Psychedelic Policy Framework, Bolstering Statewide Legalization Efforts
Politics5 min read

Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Newly-Combined Psychedelic Policy Framework, Bolstering Statewide Legalization Efforts

Advocates herald latest advancement as proof of broad coalition-building effort’s influence

Jack Gorsline
Federal Bill Would Give Some Patients “Right to Try” Psychedelics
Politics7 min read

Federal Bill Would Give Some Patients “Right to Try” Psychedelics

“The problem was that these wounds weren’t being addressed.”

Noah Daly