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Leila de Lima is Free!

We celebrate the release of former Senator Leila de Lima on bail, and hope for the speedy dismissal of her case.

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On International Human Rights Day, UN drugs body silences UN human rights expert on ground-breaking report

News release from our colleagues at the International Drug Policy Consortium:

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Our Work on Medical Marijuana at the UN

This post is the first of a series explaining our organization's current work and strategy. One part of that is work at the United Nations.

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We're Here

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Trillanes Gets Reprieve, for Now

Update: Senator Trillanes has had a reprieve, for

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EVENT: Human Rights Challenge: Judicial and Extrajudicial Drug War Killings, in a Time of Authoritarianism

Human Rights Challenge: Judicial and Extrajudicial Drug War Killings, in a Time of Authoritarianism

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VIDEO: Our Protest at the Philippine Embassy Today

We protested today at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, calling for the release of Sen

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Statement of ICC Prosecutor on Opening Preliminary Investigations in the Philippines and in Venezuela

The ICC is a long and uncertain road.  But this is an important first step for stopping the drug war killings, restoring rule of law, and seeking justice. We commend Ms.

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Save Marijuana Legalization

[image:1 align:right]Last week, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed the Cole Memo, Obama-era Dept.

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ALERT: Medical Marijuana Is Under Threat -- Tell Congress to Act!

For the first time in years, there's a chance that the federal budget law which has protected medical marijuana won't get reauthorized.

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Against Jeff Sessions for Attorney General

[image:1 align:right]Dear reformer:We need your help to save marijuana legalization, sentencing reform, police reform, everything.

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Massachusetts Legalizes It, Arkansas Okays Medical Marijuana

The Associated Press has called Massachusetts, saying Question 4 will win. It's currently at 54% with 77% of the vote counted. 

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AP: California Legalizes Marijuana!

Prop 64 is only leading 51% to 49% with 4% of the vote counted, but AP says it's a done deal. 

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North Dakota Okays Medical Marijuana

It's leading 64% to 36% with 71% of the vote counted. 

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Florida Passes Medical Marijuana!

Florida wins medical marijuana! Congratulations to

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