Introducing: The Stop the Drug War Speakeasy
Presenting a major web site upgrade and new direction at Stop the Drug War (DRCNet).
Sentencing: Illinois Drug War at Full Throttle, Study Finds
Illinois may be only #2 when it comes to locking up drug offenders, but it is trying hard.
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Feature: Seattle's Hempfest Going Strong at 15
The world's largest pro-marijuana rally celebrated its 15th birthday in Seattle last weekend.
Feature: Pain Doctor William Hurwitz to Get New Trial
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
A long-time drug reform activist opines on Drug War Chronicle's inspirational value.
DRCNet on MySpace
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
Visit our new web site each day to see a running countdown to the events coming up the soonest, and more.
Marijuana: "Lowest Priority" Local Initiatives Make Ballot in Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, and Missoula
Local initiatives that would make adult marijuana offenses the lowest law enforcement priority have made the ballot in Missoula, Montana, and three California cities.
Grave Injustice from the Eighth Circuit
This weekâs most depressing story is that of Emiliano Gonzolez, an immigrant who consented to a police search only to have his life savings confiscated. The Eighth Circuit upheld the seizure even though Gonzolez was never even charged with a crime: