Drug War Chronicle

Comprehensive coverage of the War on Drugs since 1997

Another marijuana legalization bill gets filed in Austin. (Creative Commons)

DE Legal Weed Sales Begin, OK MJ Init Signature Campaign Commences, More... (8/6/25)

Germany's legal marijuana-growing collectives are taking off, a legalization bill gets filed in Texas, and more.
Richard Lee during the 2010 Prop 19 campaign. (Oaksterdam University)

Regressive Fentanyl Bill Becomes Law, Oaksterdam's Richard Lee Dies, More... (8/4/24)

The Drug War Chronicle is back! So let's start catching up.
Chronicle Book Review: The Devil's Drug: The Global Emergence of Crystal Meth

Despite the sensationalist title, and the author coming across as a bit of a grumpy old man, this is an important and fascinating book about today's methamphetamine scene.
The Corrupt Cops Stories Are Back

We may have gone on hiatus, but police drug war corruption didn't. Here's a full month's worth to get you restarted.
ALERT: Save Congressional Medical Marijuana Protections!

Dear reformer: Since 2014, Congress each year has included language in the annual CJS (Commerce-Justice-Science) appropriations prohibiting the government from using any of the funds to prevent states from
Virtual Registration for #HR25Bogotá Is Open

Can’t attend the Harm Reduction International Conference 2025 in Bogotá? HR25 Virtual brings the full experience to you -- wherever you are!
Statement on Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte for Extrajudicial Drug War Killings

StoptheDrugWar.org commends the arrest by Philippine authorities this morning of former President Rodrigo Duterte, under an International Criminal Court warrant served by Interpol. But there is more urgent work to be done.
The CIA is already operating Reaper drones like this one over Mexico. (Air Force)

Trump Declares the Cartels "Terrorists" [FEATURE]

The move could pave the way for US military action inside Mexico, as well as other nasty consequences.
DEA Judge Orders Agency to Address Claims it Worked Against Rescheduling, Malay State Proposes Drug Testing Concertgoes, More... (1/8/25)

Ukraine has officially registered its first medical marijuana product, and more.
Finally, a hint of justice for the death of Breonna Taylor, killed by Louisville cops in a botched drug raid. (Taylor family)

KY Narc Guilty in Breonna Taylor Case, VA Lawmakers to Try Again for Legal Weed Marketplace, More... (1/6/25)

Minnesota's most populous county moves to help--not prosecute--drug-using pregnant women, a Florida bill would protect medical marijuana-using public employees, and more.

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