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Drug War Chronicle

Comprehensive coverage of the War on Drugs since 1997

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    Medical Marijuana Ally Wins Oregon AG Race

    Oregon's medical marijuana community and national drug reformers helped defeat a former interim US Attorney in favor of a medical marijuana-friendly challenger in the Oregon Democratic Party attorney general race Tuesday. They hope the victory sends a signal across the country.
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    Colorado Drugged Driving Bill Dies -- Again

    Like a vampire risen from the dead, Colorado's drugged driving bill came back to life during a special session of the legislature, only to have a stake driven through its heart once again.
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    Kansas state capitol, Topeka (wikimedia.org)

    Drug Sentencing Reform Bill Passes in Kansas

    A bill awaiting the Kansas governor's signature would increase judges' discretion in sentencing small-time drug offenders, although it increases penalties for some major drug offenses.
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    downtown Copenhagen (wikimedia.org)

    Danish Government Rejects Legal Marijuana

    The Copenhagen city council had requested that the Danish government allow it to experiment with legal cannabis sales, and now the government has replied with a resounding "no."
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    coca eradication plane spraying herbicides in Colombia (wikimedia.org)

    Colombia Bill to Decriminalize Drug Crops Advances

    A bill that would decriminalize drug crop cultivation in Colombia has passed a first reading in the lower house, but the government opposes it.
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    Davinian Darnell Williams (JCSO)

    Jacksonville Cop Kills Unarmed Drug Suspect

    An unarmed Florida drug suspect who made a furtive movement during a traffic stop was shot and killed by a Jacksonville police office who unloaded seven shots at him.
  • LEAP Hiring Speakers Bureau Director (Applications Due Tomorrow!)

    Law Enforcement Against Prohibition is an international nonprofit educational organization created to give voice to law-enforcers who believe the US war on drugs has failed. They are hiring a Speakers Bureau Director, most likely based in the Washington, DC area.