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Introducing: The Stop the Drug War Speakeasy

by borden, August 25, 2006, 04:53am, (Issue #450)
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Presenting a major web site upgrade and new direction at Stop the Drug War (DRCNet).

Sentencing: Illinois Drug War at Full Throttle, Study Finds

by psmith, August 25, 2006, 02:41am, (Issue #450)
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Illinois may be only #2 when it comes to locking up drug offenders, but it is trying hard.

Feature: Seattle's Hempfest Going Strong at 15

by psmith, August 25, 2006, 12:35am, (Issue #450)
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The world's largest pro-marijuana rally celebrated its 15th birthday in Seattle last weekend.

Editorial: Sempre Há Outro Cartel do Narcotráfico...

by traducidio, August 24, 2006, 11:56pm
A captura do líder de cartel Javier Arellano-Félix ganhou o dia da DEA dos EUA. Mas até eles não achavam que alguma coisa ia mudar de verdade com isso.

Matéria: Iniciativa de Legalização do Porte de Maconha de Colorado Entra na Votação

by traducidio, August 24, 2006, 11:52pm
Uma iniciativa que legalizaria o porte de até trinta gramas de maconha por adultos no Colorado foi certificada para a votação de Novembro. Agora, a campanha entra em andamento.

Matéria: Conferência “Além da Tolerância Zero” Visa a Proporcionar Novo Paradigma a Educadores

by traducidio, August 24, 2006, 11:47pm
Durante as duas últimas décadas, os distritos escolares por todos os Estados Unidos têm adotado políticas de tolerância zero para o consumo de drogas e outros tipos de má conduta. Em Outubro, uma conferência em São Francisco apontará uma abordagem melhor.

Feature: Pain Doctor William Hurwitz to Get New Trial

by psmith, August 24, 2006, 11:00pm, (Issue #450)
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In a case with national implications, a prominent pain physician jailed as a drug dealer has won a right to a new trial.

Appeal: A Glowing Testimonial for Drug War Chronicle

by borden, August 24, 2006, 09:15pm, (Issue #450)
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A long-time drug reform activist opines on Drug War Chronicle's inspirational value.

DRCNet on MySpace

by borden, August 24, 2006, 09:03pm, (Issue #450)
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Nearly 1,800 people have already signed up as DRCNet "friends" on MySpace even though this is the first public announcement about it.

Announcement: New Format for the Reformer's Calendar

by borden, August 24, 2006, 08:42pm, (Issue #450)
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Visit our new web site each day to see a running countdown to the events coming up the soonest, and more.

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