Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking Being Challenged in Courts, Senate [FEATURE]
The police can -- and do -- track your cell phone without a warrant, and they are increasingly resorting to it in the wake of the January Supreme Court decision barring warrantless GPS tracking.
Status Report: Statewide Marijuana Legalization Initiatives [FEATURE]
Two states are already set to vote on marijuana legalization in November, but initiative campaigns are still underway in four others, and it looks like at least one more state will come on board.
Medical Marijuana Update
The Rhode Island governor has finally opened the door to compassion centers, a medical marijuana initiative campaign is getting underway in North Dakota, people are going to federal prison in Montana, and the battles continue in California.
This Week in History
Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
Philadelphia pays for police misbehavior, more cops get caught pilfering the evidence, one gets caught helping a heroin dealer, and another goes down hard for helping drug traffickers.
Marijuana Legalization Hits 56% Support in Rasmussen Poll
A new Rasmussen poll has national support for marijuana legalization and regulation at 56%, up significantly from a poll just two months ago. It's in line with most other recent national polls.
DEA Facing Fallout from Deadly Honduras Raid
US backing for and involvement in Honduras' war against drug trafficking is under increasing scrutiny after a DEA-involved raid that left four innocent people dead.
DEA Now Ensnared in Colombia Prostitute Scandal
The Secret Service Colombia prostitution scandal has now ensnared at least two DEA agents in Cartagena. An investigation is proceeding.
Did You Know? Historical Timeline of Marijuana and Medicine
ProCon.org is a set of in-depth web sites presenting information and views from on current issues, several with relevance to drug policy. The Chronicle is currently running a series of info items from ProCon.org -- this one from medicalmarijuana.procon.org -- and we encourage you to check it out.
Why Is Clarence Aaron Still in Federal Prison? [FEATURE]
Is the Office of the Pardon Attorney, which recommends to the president who should win pardons or commutations, doing its job? The case of Clarence Aaron suggests it is not, and advocates are crying foul.
