Drug War Chronicle
Comprehensive coverage of the War on Drugs since 1997
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Southeast Asia: Thailand Launches New "War on Drugs," But Promises No Killings (Maybe)
Five years ago, a bloody Thai "war on drugs" left an estimated 2,500 people dead at the hands of police and soldiers. Now, the Thai government has declared a new "war on drugs," but vows no killings... maybe. -
Massachusetts Aims For Marijuana Decriminalization in November
An initiative that would decriminalize marijuana possession in Massachusetts has passed a number of hurdles and appears to be headed for the November ballot, where the prospects are good. -
Michigan Medical Marijuana Initiative Well-Positioned for November
A Michigan medical marijuana initiative is now before the legislature, which will not act on it, clearing the way for a popular vote in November. The poll numbers are good.