Europe: Dutch Government to Fund Membership Card Scheme for Maastricht Coffee Shops
Here's the latest twist on Dutch efforts to deal with "drug tourism." Maybe Belgium, France, and Germany should just change their laws instead.
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Europe: Britain to Ban Spice, GBL, BZP
Some legal highs in Britain soon won't be so legal. -
Latin America: Mexico Drug War Update
Here's the latest on the prohibition-related carnage wracking Mexico. -
Canada: In Marijuana Grow Case, Alberta's Top Court Rules Police Use of Power Recording Device Violates Privacy Rights
The cops need to get a warrant before asking power companies to record electricity usage, an Alberta court says. -
Feature: Prince of Pot Marc Emery on Farewell Tour As US Prison Term Looms
Canadian cannabis entrepreneur and legalization advocate Marc Emery is just weeks away from a US federal prison term. But if US and Canadian authorities think they can shut him and his supporters up, they are in for a surprise. -
Law Enforcement: This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
We have a Deep South trio of dirty cops this week. -
Marijuana: Denver to Move to $1 Fine for Pot Possession?
Who has the lowest marijuana possession fine in the nation? Denver is poised to take that honor. -
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Book Offer: This is Your Country on Drugs
As part of our summer fundraising drive, DRCNet is pleased to offer Ryan Grim's exciting new book, "This Is Your Country on Drugs: The Secret History of Getting High in America," as our latest membership premium. Things are happening, and the importance of your support at this time could not be greater.