Death Penalty: Two More Drug Offenders Sentenced in Vietnam, One Executed in Saudi Arabia
The nations of Southeast Asia and the Middle East continue to inflict the death penalty on drug offenders. This week, two Vietnamese peasants got the ultimate sanction and a Saudi got beheaded.
Marijuana: Mendocino County Supervisors Say Legalize It
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has sent a letter to lawmakers urging the legalization of marijuana. It was a belated response to a ballot measure passed by local voters six years ago.
Medical Marijuana: Rhode Island Governor Vetoes Bill, Override Expected
Gov. Donald Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would make Rhode Island's medical marijuana law permanent, but legislative leaders are vowing to override it -- as they did the last time.
Weekly: This Week in History
Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.
Web Scan
Canada safe injection sites study, new Sentencing Project briefing sheets on women in the criminal justice system, DrugTruth radio network update, Steve Kubby, Cannabinoid Chronicles, Playboy Mansion fundraiser
Middle East: Don't Take Your Doobies to Dubai
Travelers beware! Having even the smallest detectable amount of hash or marijuana on you when traveling to Dubai can mean you'll be spending years in prison.
Latin America: Colombia Coca Production Up Again Despite Massive Eradication Efforts
The US government reported Monday that coca cultivation had increased in Colombia again last year -- despite a massive aerial herbicide spraying campaign and $700 million in US aid. The announcement comes as congressional Democrats attempt to cut anti-drug aid to Colombia.
Racial Profiling: It's Getting Worse in Missouri
Driving While Black continues to be problematic in Missouri -- and it's getting worse.
Elected Officials: Baltimore Councilman Calls for Drug Legalization
Frustrated by endless drug war and associated crime and violence, a Baltimore city council member says it's time to talk about drug legalization.