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Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, October 22, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #605)
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Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, October 22, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #605)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, October 22, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #605)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, October 22, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #605)
"Medical Marijuana Isn't a Trojan Horse, the Drug War is a Trojan Horse," "The Daily Show's Best War on Drugs Moments," "Christian Science Monitor Thinks Arresting Cancer Patients Will Stop Marijuana Legalization," "John Stossel and Bill O'Reilly Debate Drug Legalization," "Oakland Airport's Awesome Marijuana Policy," "Cartoon: The First Time I Smoked Pot," "Obama's New Medical Marijuana Statement: What Just Happened?," "Do You Know Your Rights When Dealing With Police?," "Has Anyone Seen Former Drug Czar John Walters Lately?," "Washington Post Story on Crack Sentencing Bill."

ALERT: Help StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) Win $50,000 in America's Giving Challenge

by borden, October 22, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #605)
"America's Giving Challenge" is offering prizes ranging from $500 to $50,000 to nonprofits who get the largest number of gifts from supporters between now and November 7. Any gift of $10 or higher -- made through the "Causes" program, which is linked in to Facebook -- counts equally toward the prize, and gifts can be made up to once a day. StoptheDrugWar.org is a contestant, and we're asking for your help by participating and by spreading the word.

Rio Drug War Erupts -- Police Helicopter Shut Down

from Voice of America News, October 18, 2009
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Washington Post Story on Crack Sentencing Bill

by borden, October 16, 2009, 01:16pm
Carrie Johnson at the Washington Post has written a nice story on the Durbin bill to

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, October 15, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #604)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, October 15, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #604)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, October 15, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #604)
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Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, October 15, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #604)
"Why Does PayPal Have a Problem With Medical Marijuana?," "Awesome: Protesters Plant Hemp at DEA Headquarters, Get Arrested," "What's the Actual Value of a Marijuana Plant?" "Where NOT to Hide Your Stash," "Oakland Cannabis Tax on Lehrer News Hour Last Night," "Senators Sponsor Bill to Lower Crack Cocaine Penalties," "Busy Night on the Medical Marijuana Front."

Oakland Cannabis Tax on Lehrer News Hour Last Night

by borden, October 15, 2009, 03:53pm
Oakland's new cannabis tax was highlighted on the PBS Lehrer News Hour report last night.

Senators Sponsor Bill to Lower Crack Cocaine Penalties

by borden, October 15, 2009, 03:00pm
Update: There's video footage from C-Span2 of a Tuesday Congressional briefing on this issue by the Crack the Disparity

Busy Night on the Medical Marijuana Front

by borden, October 09, 2009, 12:25am
Some people think that Drug War Chronicle should be called the "Bad News Chronicle" or the "Chronicle of Misfortunes" instead.

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, October 08, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #603)
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Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, October 08, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #603)
"Drug Czar's Office Reevaluating Marijuana Policy: 'We're trying to base stuff on the facts,'" "Washington Post Punches Marijuana Prohibition in the Teeth," "Irony Alert: Drug Czar Complains About Media Bias," "A Lesson in Etiquette for Drug Policy Activists," "1000 Feet from Everywhere," "Hearings on Massachusetts 'Tax and Regulate' Bill in Boston Next Week," "New York Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms Go Into Effect Today."

Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, October 08, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #603)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, October 08, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #603)
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1000 Feet from Everywhere

by borden, October 08, 2009, 07:27pm
One of the articles we are finalizing for publication in Drug War Chronicle tonight deals with needle exchange, and the state of legislation in Congress to end the ban on use by states of federal AIDS

Hearings on Massachusetts "Tax and Regulate" Bill in Boston Next Week

by borden, October 08, 2009, 02:51pm
On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at 10:00am in Room B2 at the State House in Boston, the Joint Committee on Revenue in the Massachusetts legislature will hold a public hearing on bill H.

New York Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms Go Into Effect Today

by borden, October 07, 2009, 10:50am
Okay, everybody stop, take a breath. Perhaps smile. Reforms to New York state's draconian Rockefeller drug laws have gone into effect today.

Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, October 01, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #602)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, October 01, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #602)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Denmark's "Street Lawyers" Help the Addicted Reduce Harm

by borden, September 25, 2009, 03:18pm
This new video by the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union highlights the Danish group Gadejur

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, September 17, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #601)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, September 17, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #601)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, September 17, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #601)
"Former Mexican President Proposes Legalizing Drugs in Mexico AND the US," "The Marijuana Ads That ABC, FOX, and CBS Refused to Show You," "The Weekly Standard Cheers on Mexican Drug War Bloodshed," "No Matter How Bad You Think the Drug War Is, It's Worse," "Using Drug Laws to Steal From Innocent People," "US Forest Service Apologizes for Racist Marijuana Warning," "Drug War Violence is Destroying Mexico's Economy," "The Manhattan DA's Race: The Princess of Darkness vs. Two Former Coke-Snorting Assistant DAs," "A Victory in the House of Representatives," "ALERT: Crucial Vote on Souder's Law Happening Tomorrow -- YOUR PHONE CALLS NEEDED!," "Drugs the Most Numerous Arrest Type in '08, Though Down Slightly from '07, FBI Reports," "Room for Debate on Mexico's Drug Decriminalization Law."

Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, September 17, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #601)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

Book Offer/Membership Appeal: "Marijuana is Safer -- So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?"

by borden, September 17, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #601)
To kick off our autumn fundraising drive, StoptheDrugWar.org is pleased to offer the exciting new book, "Marijuana is Safer -- So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?," as our latest membership premium -- donate $36 or more and we'll send you a copy for free! Things are happening, and the importance of your support at this time could not be greater.

A Victory in the House of Representatives

by borden, September 17, 2009, 02:16pm
Update:

ALERT: Crucial Vote on Souder's Law Happening Tomorrow -- YOUR PHONE CALLS NEEDED!

by borden, September 16, 2009, 02:39pm
Update: We won. Dear friend: Our nemesis in Congress, arch-drug warrior Mark Soud

Drugs the Most Numerous Arrest Type in '08, Though Down Slightly from '07, FBI Reports

by borden, September 14, 2009, 04:21pm
The FBI has released its preliminary 2008 drug arrest numbers, collected as part of the Uniform Crime Reports program.

Room for Debate on Mexico's Drug Decriminalization Law

by borden, September 14, 2009, 03:40pm
The New York Times "Room for Debate" blog has a series of comments on Mexico's new decriminalization law. Will it reduce violence, or police corruption? Will increase drug use?

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, September 10, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #600)
"Prominent Drug Warrior Admits Anti-Drug Propaganda is Exaggerated," "How Much More Proof Do You Need That Lying About Marijuana Doesn't Work?," "Insane Hospital Worker Punishes Medical Marijuana Patient," "Bison Will Eat Marijuana Grown on Contaminated Chemical Weapons Site," "Confused Drug Warrior Predicts 'The End of Medical Marijuana,'" "Confused Drug Warrior Thinks Drugs Are Legal in Mexico," "What Would You Do If You Found a Giant Bag of Weed at the Beach?," "Will Foster is Back in Prison in Oklahoma and Needs Your Help," "Resignation of Mexico's Attorney General Won't Change Much," "Pain Activist Facing Fines in Free Speech Case," "10 Rules for Dealing with Police."

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, September 10, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #600)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, September 10, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #600)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, September 10, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #600)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

New Book Offer: "Marijuana is Safer -- So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?"

by borden, September 10, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #600)
To kick off our autumn fundraising drive, StoptheDrugWar.org is pleased to offer the exciting new book, "Marijuana is Safer -- So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?," as our latest membership premium -- donate $36 or more and we'll send you a copy for free! Things are happening, and the importance of your support at this time could not be greater.

Resignation of Mexico's Attorney General Won't Change Much

by borden, September 10, 2009, 04:05pm
I have an invited comment online at JURIST, explaining why the resignation of Mexi

10 Rules for Dealing with Police

by borden, September 07, 2009, 08:00pm
Many of our readers are familiar with the widely-viewed film Busted: The Citizen's Guide

Pain Activist Facing Fines in Free Speech Case

by borden, September 07, 2009, 07:08pm
The government's war against pain doctors hit a new low last spring, when federal prosecutor Tanya Treadway, busy prosecuting Kansans Steve and Linda Schneider,

DRUG CRAZY: How We Got Into This Mess and How We Can Get Out

by borden, August 31, 2009, 11:10am
Mike Gray's famous volume, Drug Crazy: How We Got Into This Mess and How We Can Get Out, is now online at Libertary.com.

Medical Marijuana: Will Foster Extradited to Oklahoma

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
In the latest ugly twist in the Will Foster saga, the medical marijuana patient has been extradited back to Oklahoma so the Sooner State can extract a few more pounds of flesh -- and a few more years in prison for growing a plant.

Medical Marijuana: First California DEA Arrests Under Obama Took Place Last Week

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
The Obama administration said it wouldn't raid medical marijuana providers who act in accordance with state law, but a bust last week raises a few questions.

Europe: Dutch Government to Fund Membership Card Scheme for Maastricht Coffee Shops

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
Here's the latest twist on Dutch efforts to deal with "drug tourism." Maybe Belgium, France, and Germany should just change their laws instead.

Europe: Britain to Ban Spice, GBL, BZP

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
Some legal highs in Britain soon won't be so legal.

Latin America: Mexico Drug War Update

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
Here's the latest on the prohibition-related carnage wracking Mexico.

Canada: In Marijuana Grow Case, Alberta's Top Court Rules Police Use of Power Recording Device Violates Privacy Rights

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
The cops need to get a warrant before asking power companies to record electricity usage, an Alberta court says.

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Book Offer: This is Your Country on Drugs

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
As part of our summer fundraising drive, DRCNet is pleased to offer Ryan Grim's exciting new book, "This Is Your Country on Drugs: The Secret History of Getting High in America," as our latest membership premium. Things are happening, and the importance of your support at this time could not be greater.

Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, August 27, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #599)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

A Heroin User in Stockholm

by borden, August 27, 2009, 08:10pm
Another video from the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union, this time in partnership with the

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, August 20, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #598)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, August 20, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #598)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, August 20, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #598)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

Book Offer: This is Your Country on Drugs

by borden, August 20, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #598)
As part of our summer fundraising drive, DRCNet is pleased to offer Ryan Grim's exciting new book, "This Is Your Country on Drugs: The Secret History of Getting High in America," as our latest membership premium. Things are happening, and the importance of your support at this time could not be greater.

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, August 13, 2009, 10:47am, (Issue #597)
"What Will the Cartels Do After Drugs Are Legal?," "The Drug Cartels Have Their Own (Stolen) Oil Company," "Drug Traffickers Plot to Kill Mexico's President," "Police Will Do Anything to Arrest People for Marijuana, Part II," more...

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, August 13, 2009, 10:46am, (Issue #597)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, August 13, 2009, 10:46am, (Issue #597)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Announcement: The 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 12-14

by borden, August 13, 2009, 10:46am, (Issue #597)
Every two years drug policy reformers from across the United States and around the world come to the International Drug Policy Reform Conference to listen, learn, network and strategize together for change. This year the conference is in Albuquerque, in November, and StoptheDrugWar.org is a partner.

Book Offer: This is Your Country on Drugs

by borden, August 13, 2009, 10:45am, (Issue #597)
As part of our summer fundraising drive, DRCNet is pleased to offer Ryan Grim's exciting new book, "This Is Your Country on Drugs: The Secret History of Getting High in America," as our latest membership premium. Things are happening, and the importance of your support at this time could not be greater.

Hemp: Industry Group Seeks "Beer Summit" on Capitol Hill Following Seizure of Legal Demonstration Fibers

by borden, August 13, 2009, 10:44am, (Issue #597)
This press release from the group Vote Hemp describes an absurd situation in which confused Capitol Hill police seized legal hemp fibers that a lobbyist had planned to use to help alleviate such confusion.

Police and Clergy Speak Out Against the Drug War

by borden, August 06, 2009, 05:13pm
new video from Common Sense for Drug Policy:

Book Offer: This is Your Country on Drugs

by borden, July 30, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #596)
To kick off our summer fundraising drive, DRCNet is pleased to offer Ryan Grim's exciting new book, "This Is Your Country on Drugs: The Secret History of Getting High in America," as our latest membership premium. Things are happening, and the importance of your support at this time could not be greater.

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, July 30, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #596)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, July 30, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #596)
"Want to Prevent Marijuana Growing on Public Land? Legalize It," "More Evidence That Marijuana Prevents Cancer," "Trick Question on the DEA Job Application?," "Cop Accidentally Reveals the Wisdom of Marijuana Legalization," "Drug Czar Gets Caught Lying and Contradicting Himself," "Mexico's Drug War is Eventually Going to Collapse," "Drug Warriors for Sensible Drug Policy," "Should Employers Provide Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana Costs?," "Crack Sentencing Reform Bill Passes Full Judiciary Committee," "More Big News: Needle Exchange Legislation Passes US House of Representatives," "Glorious Kyrgyzstan -- the Best Harm Reduction Program in Central Asia."

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, July 30, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #596)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Crack Sentencing Reform Bill Passes Full Judiciary Committee

by borden, July 29, 2009, 06:34pm
Last week we reported that the crime subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee had un

Glorious Kyrgyzstan -- the Best Harm Reduction Program in Central Asia

by borden, July 26, 2009, 03:22pm
The Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan sits along a drug trafficking route, and has an estimated 80,000-100,000 drug users, more than half of whom inject drugs.

More Big News: Needle Exchange Legislation Passes US House of Representatives

by borden, July 24, 2009, 05:55pm
As I noted here two weeks ago, legislation to repeal the ban on use of federal AIDS funds for needle

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, July 23, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #595)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, July 23, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #595)
"Obama's Drug Czar Says Marijuana Is Dangerous and Isn't Medicine," "How Bush's Drug Czar Fooled the Media and the American People," "Apple's New Marijuana Feature for iPhone is a Smart Business Move," "Undercover Cop Arrested for Selling Drugs to an Undercover Cop," "New York Times Struggles With Marijuana Addiction," "Congressional Drug Warriors Huddle in the Corner, Plot Comeback," "Tax Us: Oakland Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Dispensary Tax -- Dispensaries Supported It," "Patients Defeat Effort to Restrict Medical Marijuana in Colorado," "Colorado Hearing on Proposed Medical Marijuana Caregiver Restrictions Going on Now -- You Can Listen In," "Breaking: House Subcommittee Votes to Reduce Crack Cocaine Penalties to Powder Cocaine Level," "Breaking: House Committee Votes to Eliminate Financial Aid Loss Penalty for Drug Possessors," "Walter Cronkite on the Drug War."

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, July 23, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #595)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Job Opportunity, Executive Director, Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative, Washington

by borden, July 23, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #595)
The Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative is hiring a new executive director. IDPI mobilizes religious denominations and organizations, clergy, and other people of faith to promote drug policy reform proposals under serious current consideration in Congress and the states, while building public support for replacing drug prohibition with reasonable regulation.

Remembrance: Walter Cronkite on the Drug War

by borden, July 23, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #595)
The trusted and beloved news anchor spoke out about more than one war in his lifetime.

Breaking: House Subcommittee Votes to Reduce Crack Cocaine Penalties to Powder Cocaine Level

by borden, July 22, 2009, 06:37pm
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), H.R. 3245
lead sponsor and long-time champion

Breaking: House Committee Votes to Eliminate Financial Aid Loss Penalty for Drug Possessors

by borden, July 22, 2009, 06:11pm
Read about the partial repeal of Souder's law included in their student loans bill by the House Education and Labor Committee -- of which Souder is a member -- in

Walter Cronkite on the Drug War

by borden, July 18, 2009, 12:56pm
Epilogue by Walter Cronkite at the close of ""The Drug Dilemma: War or Peace," The Cronkite Report, June 20, 1995:
Every American was shocked when Robert McNamara, one of the master archi

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, July 16, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #594)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, July 16, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #594)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, July 16, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #594)
"Ethan Nadelmann Challenges NAACP to Oppose the Drug War," "The Mexican Drug War is Losing Public Support," "Man Tries to Swallow Drugs, Gets Choked to Death by Police," "Congress Slashes Funding for Anti-Drug Propaganda," "Pablo Escobar's Pet Hippos Are Still Alive (And Causing Big Problems)," "How to Win a Marijuana Debate on Television," "'The Potent Smell of Marijuana Legalization is In the Air'," "No One Takes the Drug Czar's Office Seriously (Not Even the President)," "An Epidemic of Botched Drug Raids in Maryland," "I Was Turned Away Again Trying to Visit Medical Marijuana POW Will Foster in Jail Last Night," "I Visited Imprisoned Medical Marijuana Patient Will Foster in Jail Last Night," "New Hampshire Governor Vetoes Medical Marijuana Bill, A Handful of Additional Votes Needed to Override," "Big News: House Subcommittee Approves Legislation Eliminating the Needle Exchange Funding Ban."

Harm Reduction: House Subcommittee Approves Legislation Eliminating the Needle Exchange Funding Ban

by borden, July 16, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #594)
A provision of the federal code that has stymied AIDS and Hepatitis prevention efforts in favor of the drug war may soon be history.

House of Representatives Lifts Ban on DC's Medical Marijuana Law

from , July 16, 2009
Location: 

Big News: House Subcommittee Approves Legislation Eliminating the Needle Exchange Funding Ban

by borden, July 10, 2009, 02:16pm
popular needle exchange logoBIG NEWS: The infamous ban on use of federal AIDS grant funds to support needle exchange programs

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, July 09, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #593)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, July 09, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #593)
"Snitch Exposed in Charlie Lynch Case," "South Dakota Judge Sentences Marijuana Reform Activist to Shut Up," "California TV Stations Try to Censor Marijuana Debate," "New Michael Phelps Ad Tries to Capitalize on Marijuana Controversy," "Jim Webb's Quest to Reform the War on Drugs Gains Momentum," "Excellent Drug Policy Book Available for Free."

Alert: Medical Marijuana Defendant Bryan Epis Wants YOU to Take Political Action

by borden, July 09, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #593)
Bryan Epis was the first medical marijuana provider to be prosecuted by the federal government, and he is one of dozens of people whose fate is still caught up in the federal system despite recent policy shifts by the Obama administration. Bryan is asking all of us to take action to help those who have risked much to help patients.

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, July 09, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #593)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, July 02, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #592)
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Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, July 02, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #592)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Please: Don't Shoot!

by borden, July 02, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #592)
The killing of Tarika Wilson, an unarmed mother holding her child, and the maiming of that child, is an inevitable consequences of the overuse of SWAT teams and the growing paramilitarization of the drug war.

Alert: Medical Marijuana Defendant Bryan Epis Wants YOU to Take Political Action

by borden, July 02, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #592)
Bryan Epis was the first medical marijuana provider to be prosecuted by the federal government, and he is one of dozens of people whose fate is still caught up in the federal system despite recent policy shifts by the Obama administration. Bryan is asking all of us to take action to help those who have risked much to help patients.

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, July 02, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #592)
"New Study: Marijuana Doesn't Increase Your Risk of Going Crazy," "Innocent Teenage Girls Forced to 'Jump Up and Down' During Marijuana Search," "Can You Name One Good Thing About the War on Marijuana?," "Opponents of Marijuana Legalization Will Say Anything," "A Surprise Encounter with Former Drug Czar John Walters," "Obama Seeks Volunteer Drug War Soldiers," "An Awesome Marijuana Debate on the McLaughlin Group," "US Admits Failure, Calls Off Opium Eradication in Afghanistan," "Boring Drug War Reporting from the Mainstream Press," "Marijuana Expo Draws 20,000 to LA Convention Center," "I Went to Visit Will Foster in Jail a Couple of Nights Ago."

Marijuana Expo Draws 20,000 to LA Convention Center

by borden, June 28, 2009, 07:06pm
Another short video from Mike Gray, for Common Sense for Drug Policy.

Students: Intern at StoptheDrugWar.org (DRCNet) and Help Stop the Drug War!

by borden, June 25, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #591)
Apply for an internship at DRCNet and you could spend a semester fighting the good fight!

Please: Don't Shoot!

by borden, June 25, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #591)
The killing of Tarika Wilson, an unarmed mother holding her child, and the maiming of that child, is an inevitable consequences of the overuse of SWAT teams and the growing paramilitarization of the drug war.

Weekly: Blogging @ the Speakeasy

by borden, June 25, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #591)
"LEAP Confronts the Drug Czar at a Press Conference," "Supreme Court Upholds Fourth Amendment in Strip Search Case," "United Nations Argues for Decriminalization," "United Nations Admits That Drug Legalization is Gaining Support," "You Don't Need Drug Laws to Punish People Who Steal," "Police Raid Innocent Elderly Couple, Blame It on the Weather," "Police Applaud Themselves for Raiding Innocent People and Killing Dogs," "Marijuana Debate on CNN," "Is DEA Illegally Forcing Agents to Serve in Afghanistan?"

Feedback: Do You Read Drug War Chronicle?

by borden, June 25, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #591)
Do you read Drug War Chronicle? If so, we need your feedback to evaluate our work and make the case for Drug War Chronicle to funders. We need donations too.

Alert: Medical Marijuana Defendant Bryan Epis Wants YOU to Take Political Action

by borden, June 25, 2009, 11:00pm, (Issue #591)
Bryan Epis was the first medical marijuana provider to be prosecuted by the federal government, and he is one of dozens of people whose fate is still caught up in the federal system despite recent policy shifts by the Obama administration. Bryan is asking all of us to take action to help those who have risked much to help patients.

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