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ACLU Fights Decision in Cell Phone Tracking Case [FEATURE]
A US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision saying police do not need a warrant to track people through their cell phones has broad implications.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
A Louisiana cop gets strung out in a hurry, a Florida cop is has car problems, a Kentucky state trooper has perv problems, and one member of a r
Former DEA Heads Urge Holder to Oppose Marijuana Legalization Measures
Now, here's a shocker: All the former heads of the DEA want Attorney General Holder to speak out against the marijuana legalization initiatives.
Alabama Man Kills Himself in Drug Raid
An Alabama man faced with deputies coming to take him in on drug charges shot himself instead last Sunday night.
The Democratic Platform on Drugs
Drug reformers won't find the Democratic platform's positions on drug policy very inspiring -- Chronicle
Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative Maintains Nine-Point Lead
The Colorado marijuana legalization initiatives continues to hold a nine-point lead in polls, but hasn't yet broken 50%.
Colombia, FARC Rebels Set Peace Talks
Is the world's longest-running insurgency coming to an end?
Obama's Embarrassing Silence on Marijuana
Scott Morgan was featured on the front page of the Huffington Post this week, as part of the HuffPost Live "online Shadow Convention&qu
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections I: The Initiatives [FEATURE]
Here is our overview of initiatives headed to the ballot this November. Look for in-depth coverage of the candidates and parties, as well as action in individual states, during the coming weeks.
Drug War Chronicle Book Review: The Lebanese Connection
With The Lebanese Connection, global drug trade scholar Jonathan Marshall has made an important contribution to the literature -- not only of the drug trade, but also of the Middle East, terrorism,
Medical Marijuana Update
Los Angeles dispensaries got a reprieve last week -- or did they? The busts there continue, despite the ban on the ban. And there's more news from around the state and the country as well.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
The Murray County, Georgia, scandal keeps unraveling, another prison guard goes down, and a pair of South Texas deputies are going away for awhile.
California Cops Kill Man, Seize Ecstasy Tablets
A young man sitting in a car with a pellet gun and 50 Ecstasy tablets in the wee hours of the night Sunday is dead after an encounter with police.
Danes Want Heroin Pills for Addicts
The Danish government could be providing heroin pills to addicts as early as next year under a proposal from the health minister.
Huffington Post Online "Shadow Convention" Taking On Drug War Today
Long-time readers may remember summer 2000 events we participated in, "Shadow Conventions" held outside the Democratic and Republican conventions to draw attention to neglected issues inc
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The GOP Platform on Crime and Drugs
The Republican platform section on crime lays out the party's official positions, and while they stay "tough on crime," there are also some hints of evolving positions.
Montana's First Medical Marijuana Caregiver Dies in Prison
Montana's first registered medical marijuana caregiver has died in federal prison after being sentenced to five years on federal drug charges stemming from the DEA raids of March 2011.
Caravan for Peace Heads to Washington [FEATURE]
The Caravan for Peace led by Mexican activist Javier Sicilia is making waves as it heads across the country from California to Washington, DC