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Virginia Police Kill Old Man in Pill Raid

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:25

[Editor's Note: This year, Drug War Chronicle is trying to track every death directly attributable to drug law enforcement during the year. We can use your help. If you come across a news account of a killing …

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Call Off The Global Drug War

Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:33

In an extraordinary new initiative announced earlier this month, the Global Commission on Drug Policy has made some courageous and profoundly important recommendations in a report on how to bring more effective control over the illicit drug trade. The …

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Elected Officials, VIPs And Grassroots Slam Drug War

Thursday, June 16, 2011 21:52

June 17 will mark forty years since President Richard Nixon, citing drug abuse as “public enemy No.  1,” officially declared a “war on drugs.” A trillion dollars and millions of ruined lives later, the war on drugs has proven t…

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Press Conference Marks 40th Anniversary of Nixon Drug War Declaration [FEATURE]

Thursday, June 16, 2011 21:48

Forty years ago Friday, President Richard Nixon officially declared "war on drugs," citing drug abuse as "public enemy No. 1." Now, forty years, a trillion dollars, and millions of ruined lives…

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APPEAL: Rising to the Challenge — Seizing the Opportunity

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 20:59

APPEAL: Rising to the Challenge — Seizing the Opportunity

Dear Drug War Chronicle Reader:  Drug policy reform faces challenges and opportunities.States continue to enact medical marijuana laws, most recently Delaware, the 16th medical marijuana state; Verm…

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Rising to the Challenge — Seizing the Opportunity

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 18:47

Rising to the Challenge — Seizing the Opportunity

Dear Drug War Chronicle Reader:  Drug policy reform faces challenges and opportunities.States continue to enact medical marijuana laws, most recently Delaware, the 16th medical marijuana state; Verm…

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At Least Seven Police Officers Died for Drug Prohibition Last Year [FEATURE]

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 22:49

Last Friday, thousands of police from across the country, as well as civilians, gathered in downtown Washington, DC, for a candlelight vigil to honor law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the course of …

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Rising to the Challenge — Seizing the Opportunity for Drug Policy Reform

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:59

Rising to the Challenge — Seizing the Opportunity for Drug Policy Reform

Dear Drug War Chronicle Reader:  Drug policy reform faces challenges and opportunities.States continue to enact medical marijuana laws, most recently Delaware, the 16th medical marijuana state; Verm…

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Chicago Man Dies During Attempted Drug Arrest

Friday, May 13, 2011 2:26

 [Editor's Note: This year, Drug War Chronicle is trying to track every death directly attributable to drug law enforcement during the year. We can use your help. If you come across a news account of a ki…

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LA Narcs Kill Homeless Guy With Knife

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 15:25

[Editor's Note: This year, Drug War Chronicle is trying to track every death directly attributable to drug law enforcement during the year. We can use your help. If you come across a news account of a killing …

Category: In The News

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