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Colombia's Tolemaida military base. (Army.mil)
Colombia's Tolemaida military base. (Army.mil)

Drug War Daily Digest -- October 28, 2026

Michigan and Nevada weigh marijuana tax changes; new boat strikes and Philippine accountability cases draw scrutiny, and recent drug-policy journals, videos, and events offer more to explore.
Nanette Castillo holds a portrait of her son Aldrin in the Philippine Truth Commission public truth-telling poster.
Nanette Castillo holds a portrait of her son Aldrin, who was killed in 2017. (Image: Philippine Truth Commission, via YouTube)

Drug War Daily Digest -- October 22, 2026

A UN expert calls for drug legalization and an end to the "narco-terrorism" war, Virginia's Senate leader faces federal marijuana charges, and more.
New polling suggests marijuana consumers are increasingly bummed out over the Trump administration's pot policies. (Creative Commons/Gage Skidmore)

Drug War Daily Digest -- October 21, 2026

A poll finds declining approval of Trump's cannabis policies among marijuana consumers, Nebraska's Walz promises medical marijuana action, an Indiana ruling addresses forfeiture complaints, and more.
Kratom and OH-7 products are sold in various forms. (US FDA)

Drug War Daily Digest -- October 20, 2026

Drug policy groups challenge a Bolivian sterilization proposal, new Massachusetts polls oppose marijuana sales repeal, a Philippine Truth Commission hears testimony, and more.
The deadly US campaign targeting ships in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific is drawing renewed scrutiny. (SouthCom)

Drug War Daily Digest -- October 19, 2026

Magic mushrooms will be a lowest law enforcement priority in Portland beginning October 30, Los Angeles officials warn of a dangerous new synthetic opioid, and more.
THC gummy bears are heading for the exits in Oklahoma. (Creative Commons)

Drug War Daily Digest -- October 16, 2026

Tarheel state voters are ready for marijuana legalization whether their Republican lawmakers are or not, Hegseth is deploying US troops to Panama for jungle training as part of his ever-expanding anti-drug crusade, and more.
New Zealand's ruling National Party wants to drug test jobseekers. (Creative Commons)

Drug War Daily Digest -- October 9, 2026

Tennessee lawmakers have been trying to pass medical marijuana for more than a decade, and they're at it again this year; MPP calls on supporters to tell Congress to quash the hemp ban, and more.
The West African iboga tree, whence comes ibogaine. (Creative Commons)
The West African iboga tree, whence comes ibogaine. (Creative Commons)

Daily Drug War Digest -- October 6, 2026

New limitations on weed purchases go into effect in Ohio, a kratom regulation bill advances in Pennsylvania, and more.
Georgia patients will no longer have to go to the dispensary after the state okayed home deliveries. (Creative Commons)
Georgia patients will no longer have to go to the dispensary after the state okayed home deliveries. (Creative Commons)

Daily Drug War Digest -- October 5, 2026

There are now three Florida marijuana legalization initiative campaigns aimed at 2028, the US conducts another lethal attack on a "drug boat" in the Caribbean, and more.
The number of pot-buying options in Bangkok is likely to shrink dramatically in coming years. (Pixabay)
The number of pot-buying options in Bangkok is likely to shrink dramatically in coming years. (Pixabay)

Daily Drug War Digest -- September 23, 2026

US, Canadian, and Latin American lawmakers call for an end to the Trump administration's boat strike campaign, China tightens controls on two more precursor chemicals, and more.