Drug War Chronicle #694 - July 28, 2011
Two different initiative efforts are underway in Ohio, and there's pending legislation, too. (image via Wikimedia)
Medical Marijuana on the Move in Ohio [FEATURE]
Ohio medical marijuana patients are growing increasingly tired of waiting for the legislature to act, so they are now planning two different initiative campaigns aimed at November 2012.
Chronicle Book Review: At The Devil's Table
With "At the Devil's Table," investigative journalist William Rempel takes the reader on a ride to the dark heart of the Cali cartel. And what a ride it is!
NAACP Calls for End to War on Drugs
In a historic step, the nation's largest and oldest black advocacy group has formally come out against the war on drugs.
Medical Marijuana Group Appeals DEA Rescheduling Decision
Americans for Safe Access is appealing in the federal courts the DEA's decision to keep marijuana Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act.
Mexico Drug War Update
The violence rages unabated in Mexico...
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
A sheriff whose alleged theft from the evidence room might be excused, a prison guard who also heads a violent biker gang, another prison guard with dope and an eye for the ladies, a pill peddling suburban cop, and a bribe-taking small town cop all make the rogues' gallery this week.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has signed a bill designed to reduce drug overdose fatalities. (image via wikimedia.org)
Cuomo Signs NY Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Bill
Faced with rising drug overdose deaths, New York is the latest -- and largest -- state to pass a 911 Good Samaritan law allowing people to seek help without fear of prosecution.
California Marijuana Legalization Initiative Approved for Petitioning
The first horse is out of the gate in the California 2012 marijuana legalization initiative sweepstakes.
National Poll Finds Support for Welfare Drug Testing
Americans feel pretty strongly that welfare applicants and recipients should be subject to drug testing, according to a new poll, but the findings could be skewed.
Canada Marijuana Arrests Jump Dramatically
Marijuana arrests jumped in Canada last year, and activists want to know why.
This Week in History
Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.
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