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"The Miracle Has Fine Print" - PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: October 11th, 2026
Psychedelic Science21 min read

"The Miracle Has Fine Print" - PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: October 11th, 2026

Plus: The D.C. Psychedelic Professionals Mixer, part 2 *and* the PSA NewsWire Highlights of the Week!

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LIVE Tomorrow: Evaluating the Next Generation of Psychedelic Higher Education
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LIVE Tomorrow: Evaluating the Next Generation of Psychedelic Higher Education

Featuring Congregation for Sacred Practices Founder Paul Ryder and Ubiquity University Founder Dr. Jim Garrison

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BREAKING: Noah Daly re-joins PSA Masthead as Managing Editor-at-Large
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BREAKING: Noah Daly re-joins PSA Masthead as Managing Editor-at-Large

Seasoned psychedelic journalist re-joins PSA Media as original reporting, collaborative partnerships expand

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Weekly Psychedelic Policy Briefing: October 5, 2026
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Weekly Psychedelic Policy Briefing: October 5, 2026

DEA judge pauses the marijuana rescheduling hearing after opponents cited a GAO report finding DEA and FDA lack written scheduling procedures. Plus: New Mexico psilocybin rules and ARPA-H's SURPASS.

Jack Gorsline
SR-17018 and the DEA’s ‘Scorched-Earth Campaign’ Against Novel Opioids - PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: October 4th, 2026
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SR-17018 and the DEA’s ‘Scorched-Earth Campaign’ Against Novel Opioids - PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: October 4th, 2026

Plus: This Thursday - "Evaluating the Next Generation of Psychedelic Higher Education" and the PSA NewsWire Highlights of the Week

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BREAKING: The Psychedelic Writers Guild Taps Andrew Otwell as Interim Executive Director
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BREAKING: The Psychedelic Writers Guild Taps Andrew Otwell as Interim Executive Director

A Note from PWG Founder Jack Gorsline

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"Considerations for the FDA on Postpartum-depression, for the record" - PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: September 20th, 2026
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"Considerations for the FDA on Postpartum-depression, for the record" - PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: September 20th, 2026

"On Postpartum-depression, for the record: Considerations for the FDA," ICYMI: "What's the most pressing issue facing psychedelics in the U.S.?" plus the PSA NewsWire Highlights of the Week

Stephanie Karzon Abrams
PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: The race to commercialize psychedelic therapy is accelerating, but at what cost?
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PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: The race to commercialize psychedelic therapy is accelerating, but at what cost?

Plus "Repeated Patterns of AI, SSRIs & GLP-1s: Considerations Critical for Sustainability, Health and Happiness," and the PSA NewsWire Highlights of the Week for September 13th, 2026

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Founder’s Note: On Community Feedback and Coverage Expansion
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Founder’s Note: On Community Feedback and Coverage Expansion

From PSA Founder Jack Gorsline

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Religious Freedom Requires Religious Responsibility
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Religious Freedom Requires Religious Responsibility

Guest Op-Ed: The future of entheogenic religion depends on ethical standards, legal protections, accountable institutions, and collaboration across spiritual communities.

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Weekly dispatches from across the psychedelic landscape, plus the latest stories moving on the wire.

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Over at the Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho Senator Defends Proposal To Prevent Voters From Being Able To Legalize Marijuana

By Clark Corbin

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The First Psilocybin Drug Is Set to Launch Through Ketamine Clinics

By Mary Carreon

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Psychedelic Churches Need Psychedelic Seminaries

By Paul Ryder

💊 Science & Research

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GOP Congressman Says Marijuana Rescheduling Should Expand To ‘Across-The-Board’ Review Of Psychedelics And Other Drugs

By Tom Angell

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