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Oregon Decriminalizes Hard Drugs & New Jersey Legalizes Marijuana
Despite the election not being decided yet, several states have already made gigantic steps toward the legalization of marijuana, and at least one state has decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs in last night’s vote.
One of the major takeaways from the election comes from New Jersey, which has officially legalized recreational marijuana use for adults. Voters chose to end the prohibition of recreational marijuana with 67% of them voting in favor of the legalization of weed.
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New Jersey joins eleven other states that have fully legalized marijuana.
South Dakota has also voted to approve the use of medical and recreational marijuana, and Arizona has legalized recreational weed.
Oregon broke unprecedented ground last night by decriminalizing small possession amounts of hard drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. The drug initiative in Oregon will allow for people arrested with small amounts of street drugs to avoid possible jail time, paying a $100 fee and entering an addiction recovery program instead.
Oregon also voted to legalize the therapeutic use of psychedelic mushrooms.
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As for who has been elected President of the United States, that much has not been announced. Votes are still being counted in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Arizona has been projected to go to Biden by several news outlets.
We will keep you posted on election results all day/week.
Artist Spotlight
The Real Mack The Knife honors memory and spirit with soulful release “Rio Grande de Loíza”
The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” by The Real Mack The Knife is a powerful tribute to Puerto Rico’s history, memory, and sacred spirit. The track transforms nature into something spiritual, intimate, and timeless, inspired by the legendary river and Julia de Burgos’ immortal voice.
The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” has an old, alive vibe from the beginning. River water, moonlight, desire, and cultural memory shape a song that seems to rise from the ground. The Real Mack The Knife uses the river as a living, symbolic being, unlike the original work.
Julia de Burgos gives the piece incredible depth. She sees the river as a witness, a mother, a wound, a mirror, and a prayer throughout the song’s emotional landscape. The literary and spiritual connection gives the track a haunting beauty beyond music.
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Devan Ibiza adds soul and reflection on new release “Portland”
With “Portland,” Devan Ibiza creates a warm, thoughtful, atmospheric hip-hop record rooted in boom-bap’s deep, reflective energy. Soulful production and introspective mood make it a quiet moment of thought rather than a distraction.
“Portland” embodies classic hip-hop. Boom-bap gives it a rhythmic foundation, and warm, soulful production draws listeners in. This beat is perfect for contemplation, letting emotion and thought flow.
The single’s mood adds interest. Devan Ibiza values subtlety and atmosphere over loudness and trends. The song’s restraint is its strength. Late-night thoughts, personal memories, and quiet realizations make “Portland” contemplative.
Devan Ibiza’s release is well-paced emotionally. Since the song is never rushed or crowded, its atmosphere can naturally resonate. That patience gives “Portland” a timeless quality usually reserved for classic hip-hop stories and soulful underground records.
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