Portland’s got a new mission: let the mushroom lovers be! Advocates are cooking up a 2026 ballot initiative to protect folks dabbling in non-toxic, non-addictive plant- or mushroom-based psychedelics from getting cuffed. The plan is to remind everyone that psychedelics have deep roots in healing and personal growth—sort of like how your grandma swears by her secret soup recipe. This initiative aims to make cops chill out about these substances and stop using city resources to bust users. It’s clear, though—no shroom-selling allowed! A Psychedelics Advisory Commission would also be born from this initiative, probably to keep things groovy and orderly. The Portland Psychedelic Society is gearing up to unveil this brainchild at a symposium and will kick off the signature hunt next year. So, get ready, Portland, the psychedelic revolution might just be coming to a ballot near you!
Published Date: 2024-09-18