Announcement: Sick Editor = Short Issue
Summer pneumonia cut into the Chronicle editor's work week, but he's already recovering.
Marijuana: Seattle Hempfest Sues City, Art Museum Over Permitting, Access
Who would have thought the world's premier marijuana law reform rally would have to sue one of the most progressive cities in the country?
Latin America: New Report Says Colombian Cocaine Production Seriously Underestimated
Despite billions of dollars in US aid, Colombian cocaine production remains at near record levels. Or is it even more? A new report raises serious questions.
Law Enforcement: This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
Another sheriff who couldn't resist temptation, another drug-dealing cop, and something smells mighty bad in a Mississippi anti-drug task force.
Harm Reduction: Drug Czar's Office Opposes Letting Heroin Users Have Easy Access to Overdose Antidote
The drug czar's office wants to make sure drugs kill -- to prove that drugs kill.
Feature: As Fighting Flares in Southern Afghanistan, Support for Licensed Opium Production Grows
As NATO takes over in southern Afghanistan, fighting is flaring and opium is driving much of it. Now, European politicians are beginning to embrace a controversial opium licensing scheme.
It's Aghanistan and England in the featured stories tomorrow
I wanted to do South Dakota and the lawsuit over the the medical marijuana initiative ballot language, but the lawsuit hasn't happened, and the appointed spokeswoman for the initiative hasn't returned my calls.
I contacted the Senlis Council for some comment about increasing support for their opium licensing initiative. No response. Nada. I find these guys increasingly insufferable.