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War On Drugs
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Philippine Court Grants Bail to Critic of Duterte’s Brutal Drug Crackdown
One of the most vocal critics of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal and bloody war on drugs is now free.
November 14, 2023
Last Prisoner Project’s State of Cannabis Justice Report Highlights Sobering Realities
Movement at the federal level hasn’t led to anyone being released from incarceration quite yet.
October 12, 2023
SAFER Banking Act Passes Senate Committee, Moves to Floor Vote
The SAFER Banking Act advanced past the Senate Banking Committee Wednesday clearing a big hurdle in the path to legal cannabis businesses potentially moving away from the dangerous cash-only system they currently operate on.
September 28, 2023
UN Report Calls for Drug Policies That Protect Human Rights, Reduce Harm
The United Nations says that the War on Drugs has “profound and far-reaching” impacts, and it’s time for member states to start implementing new policies.
September 25, 2023
Wealthy Countries Gave Over $1 Billion to Global Drug War, Shows New Report
This includes $70 million directed to countries with the death penalty for drug-related charges.
September 20, 2023
Stoners: Knock It Off with the Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories are killing people. We need to shut them down.
September 15, 2023
The Taste of Freedom
After facing a 98-year prison sentence for cannabis, Richard DeLisi assists drug war prisoners with his brand, DeLisioso.
September 13, 2023
The Summer of Busts
Jam band and EDM concerts alike are being plagued by excessive police anti-drug activity.
August 28, 2023
India: Man Dies in Police Custody After MDMA Arrest, Officers Suspended
Thamir Jifri, 30, died August 1 while in police custody for MDMA possession. A postmortem examination led to eight officers being suspended while an investigation is conducted re: alleged torture and beating.
August 18, 2023
New Law Gives Seattle Dispensary Employees Stronger Labor Protections
A city official says the ordinance “will help provide a stable workplace, stronger workforce, and contribute to a better overall economy for Seattle.”
July 24, 2023