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You Won't Believe Which Middle East Theocrat Has Okayed Psychedelics Treatment
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James Linder, 28 years for drug induced homicide. (DPA)Drug-Induced Homicide Charges Draconian and Ineffective, Study Finds [FEATURE]
In this new report, the Drug Policy Alliance exposes the cruelty and futility of the increased resort to such charges. -
Filipino President Duterte remains defiant in the face of rising calls for an investigation into human rights abuses. (WikimediaChronicle AM: ME MedMJ Crackdown, Duterte Faces Heat Over Human Rights Abuses, More... (11/10/17)
The DEA will enact an emergency ban on fentanyl analogs, Maine officials try to tighten up the medical marijuana market, NGOs and individuals target Filipino President Duterte ahead of the ASEAN Summit, and more. -
pcoo.gov.phPress Release: Global Statement Calls for International Action on Philippine Drug War Killings
This is our latest advocacy effort opposing the brutal drug war killings taking place under the Duterte administration in the Philippines. -
Mexican Marines doing drug war duty (Borderland Beat/Creative Commons)Chronicle AM: Mexican Military's Drug War Abuses, Norway Reduces LSD Penalties, More... (11/9/17)
The man behind Florida's medical marijuana initiatives is considering a run for governor and now wants to legalize pot, a battle over medical marijuana is looming in Indiana, a new report says the Mexican military is getting away with murder in its US-backed drug war, and more. -
pile-of-cash_180_133.jpgThis Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
A Hackensack narc bails to avoid problems over illegal searches, a Tennessee cop gets nailed for pain pills, and more prison guards break bad. -
MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_151_144.jpgMedical Marijuana Update
The FDA cracks down on claims marijuana cures cancer, Michigan's dispensaries catch a break and Detroit's dispensaries win on Election Day, a South Dakota initiative hands in signatures, and more. -
Marijuana-Hemp-Plant-Green-Haze-Herb-1545759 CC Max Pixel_1.jpgChronicle AM: NJ Elects MJ-Friendly Gov, Canada NDP Head Calls for Drug Decrim, More... (11/8/17)
Election day brought good news for marijuana reformers in New Jersey, Detroit, and an Ohio town; Canada's NDP leader calls for drug decriminalization, and more. -
These could be legal in California soon if an initiative makes the ballot and is approved by voters. (Wikimedia)Chronicle AM: CA Magic Mushroom Initiative Approved for Signature Gathering, More... (11/7/17)
The Maine legislature fails to override the governor's veto of the pot regulation bill, a California initiative to legalize magic mushrooms gets the okay for signature gathering, North Dakotans will wait another year for their medical marijuana, and more. -
A move is afoot in the legislature to bring a safe injection site to Denver. (Wikimedia)Chronicle AM: ME Lawmakers Try to Save MJ Reg Bill from Veto, Denver SIF Advances, More... (11/6/17)
Maine legislature will attempt to override the governor's veto of a marijuana regulation bill, a plan for a safe injection site in Denver advances, a Michigan roadside drug testing pilot program gets underway this we, and more.