Drug War Chronicle #1066 - May 16, 2019
Philadelphia's progressive District Attorney Larry Krasner (KrasnerforDA.com)
Philadelphia's Maverick Prosecutor Takes Aim at the War on Drugs [FEATURE]
Larry Krasner is shaking things up in the City of Brotherly Love.
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Medical Marijuana Update
A Democratic presidential contender rolls out a package of veterans' medical marijuana bills, the Alabama Senate has approved a restrictive medical marijuana bill, edibles are coming to Maryland, and more.
Now, if you get caught with this in North Dakota, you'll only have to pay a fine. (Creative Commons)
Chronicle AM: MI Reforms Asset Forfeiture, ND Decriminalizes MJ Possession, More... (5/10/19)
The Senate minority leader refiles a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition, North Dakota decriminalizes, New Jersey's legalization effort appears stalled, and more.
The DEA needs to end enforcement operations until Congress can see if they're doing more harm than good, groups demand. (dea.gov
Chronicle AM: A Call for DEA to Suspend Enforcement Actions, Italy's War on Weed, More... (5/13/19)
Civil rights and civil liberties groups join drug and sentencing reformers in calling for a moratorium on DEA enforcement actions, residents of Cowtown takes to the streets in support of legal weed, Italy's hard right interior minister picks a fight with low-THC weed sales, and more.
2016 Colombia peace process ceremony with Ban-Ki Moon & President Santos
Chronicle AM: NJ and NY Legalization Bills Appear Stalled, US Funds Colombia Peace Process, More.... (5/14/19)
New Jersey and New York efforts to legalize pot this year are faltering, New Jersey expands its medical marijuana system, US AID sends $160 million to Colombia, and more.
Smuggling hash into Bahrain can get you a death sentence. (DEA)
Chronicle AM: NH and VT Legalization Bills Delayed, Death Penalty for Hashish, More... (5/15/19)
It's a tale of the good, the bad, and the ugly for marijuana legalization at the statehouse this week, Bahrain is set to execute two hash smugglers, and more.
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