In October 2001, the U.S. launched its invasion of Afghanistan largely through proxy Afghan fighters with the help of Special Operations forces, American air power, and CIA dollars. The results were swift and stunning. The Taliban was whipped, a new government headed by Hamid Karzai soon installed in Kabul, and the country declared “liberated.”
Drug Activist Joep Oomen dies at 54
An online memorial to show support has been opened here. ANTWERP – On Friday, March 18th, 2016 Joep Oomen has unexpectedly passed away in his home in Antwerp, Belgium. As an activist he has fought for over a quarter of a century for humane and just drug policies and an end to the war on […]
New Marijuana Policy in New York
Zara Snapp (Global Commission) on UNGASS
UN’s chance to end the war on drugs
11 March 2016 By Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Cesar Gaviria and Ernesto Zedillo
Howard Wooldridge (LEAP) on drug policy situation in USA
State Department: Obama Could Call for Global Drug Decriminalization
By Tom Angell* 9 March 2016
Sell cannabis to over-18s in licensed shops, says Lib Dem panel
8 March 2016
Recovery in the bin
Recovery In The Bin 18 Key Principles, agreed and adopted by group members on 6th February 2015.
Cannabis vs. Climate Change
Cannabis vs. Climate Change from Paul von Hartmann on Vimeo.