Drug War Chronicle #1241 - October 30, 2026

Drug War Chronicle is back, it's in full swing, and it's been enhanced. But the changes could be short-lived, if we don't grow the organization's funding.

The initiative and referendum process has long been a tool for advancing progressive drug policy reforms. This year is different.

The legalization bill is unlikely to advance this session, but lays the groundwork for progress after the midterms.

More prison and jail guards break bad, a former Pennsylvania police chief led a one-man crime wave, and more.

Magic mushrooms will be a lowest law enforcement priority in Portland beginning October 30, Los Angeles officials warn of a dangerous new synthetic opioid, and more.

Drug policy groups challenge a Bolivian sterilization proposal, new Massachusetts polls oppose marijuana sales repeal, a Philippine Truth Commission hears testimony, and more.

A poll finds declining approval of Trump's cannabis policies among marijuana consumers, Nebraska's Walz promises medical marijuana action, an Indiana ruling addresses forfeiture complaints, and more.

A UN expert calls for drug legalization and an end to the "narco-terrorism" war, Virginia's Senate leader faces federal marijuana charges, and more.

Booker challenges DEA cannabis employment restrictions, the Philippines offers a reward for Duterte's police chief / top killer / Philippine senator in hiding, and US counterdrug policy draws scrutiny. Plus international developments, psychedelic access, research and events.

ICC prosecutors seek additional witness evidence in the Duterte case, Dahas examines Cebu (Philippines) drug-war deaths, New Jersey advances hemp legislation, and new research explores THC dosing, hemp beverages and psilocybin.

Michigan and Nevada weigh marijuana tax changes; new boat strikes and Philippine accountability cases draw scrutiny, and recent drug-policy journals, videos, and events offer more to explore.