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  • Nanette Castillo holds a portrait of her son Aldrin in the Philippine Truth Commission public truth-telling poster.
    Nanette Castillo holds a portrait of her son Aldrin, who was killed in 2017. (Image: Philippine Truth Commission, via YouTube)

    Drug War Daily Digest -- October 22, 2026

    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.
  • New polling suggests marijuana consumers are increasingly bummed out over the Trump administration's pot policies. (Creative Commons/Gage Skidmore)

    Drug War Daily Digest -- October 21, 2026

    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.
  • Kratom and OH-7 products are sold in various forms. (US FDA)

    Drug War Daily Digest -- October 20, 2026

    Drug policy groups challenge a Bolivian sterilization proposal, new Massachusetts polls oppose marijuana sales repeal, a Philippine Truth Commission hears testimony, and more.
  • The deadly US campaign targeting ships in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific is drawing renewed scrutiny. (SouthCom)

    Drug War Daily Digest -- October 19, 2026

    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.
  • THC gummy bears are heading for the exits in Oklahoma. (Creative Commons)

    Drug War Daily Digest -- October 16, 2026

    Tarheel state voters are ready for marijuana legalization whether their Republican lawmakers are or not, Hegseth is deploying US troops to Panama for jungle training as part of his ever-expanding anti-drug crusade, and more.
  • The Rio Grande River divides Texas from Mexico. (Creative Commons)

    Daily Drug War Digest -- October 15, 2026

    The US Army is sending troops to the Rio Grande Valley as cartel activity heightens, German marijuana legalization did not lead to a nation of stoners, and more.
  • Making ayahuasca in the Amazon. (Chris Kilham)
    Making ayahuasca in the Amazon. (Chris Kilham)

    Daily Drug War Digest -- October 14, 2026

    An Iowa church is very near being able to import ayahuasca for use as a religious sacrament, Pennsylvania's high court refuses to modify the state's draconian drug delivery resulting in death law, and more.
  • Indigenous people in South America have used coca for thousands of years. (Creative Commons)
    Indigenous people in South America have used coca for thousands of years. (Creative Commons)

    Daily Drug War Digest -- October 13, 2026

    The feds are cracking down on kratom derivatives, a critical analysis of the WHO's decision not to recommend re- or de-scheduling coca is released, and more.
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