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Drug War Chronicle #686 - June 2, 2011

Phillip S. Smith, Editor - David Borden, Executive Director
Florida state workers, be prepared to submit one of these if Gov. Scott has his way. (Image via Wikimedia.org)
Florida state workers, be prepared to submit one of these if Gov. Scott has his way. (Image via Wikimedia.org)

ACLU Sues Florida Governor on State Employee Drug Tests [FEATURE]

Florida's Republican Gov. Rick Scott thinks he can make state employees pee in a cup for him with the stroke of a pen. The ACLU of Florida disagrees and is suing him in federal court.

Rising to the Challenge -- Seizing the Opportunity

Legalization is an important battle to fight for the country, but victory is not a foregone conclusion. Which way things go depends on the actions that YOU take at this point in time -- the future depends on you.
Gov. Rick Scott (R) scores political points on the backs of the poor. (Image courtesy state of Florida)
Gov. Rick Scott (R) scores political points on the backs of the poor. (Image courtesy state of Florida)

Florida Welfare Drug Testing Bill Signed Into Law

Under a Florida law signed by Gov. Rick Scott Tuesday, welfare recipients must undergo drug tests. It looks like the ACLU will challenge it in court.
The CHA wants you to pass a drug test if you live in the Kenmore or any other CHA properties. (Image courtesy CHA)
The CHA wants you to pass a drug test if you live in the Kenmore or any other CHA properties. (Image courtesy CHA)

Chicago Housing Authority Wants to Drug Test Residents

Drug testing mania has arrived at the Chicago Housing Authority, which is now proposing to require drug tests of all adult residents, with evictions if they fail.
Drug prohibition funds the bloody mayhem in Mexico (Image via Wikimedia.org)
Drug prohibition funds the bloody mayhem in Mexico (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Mexico Drug War Update

No end in sight for the prohibition-related violence plaguing Mexico. The hit men just keep on coming.
The hangman has been -- and will be -- getting a real work out in Iran. (Image via Wikimedia.org)
The hangman has been -- and will be -- getting a real work out in Iran. (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Iran to Hang 300 for Drug Trafficking

Iran has already executed more than 125 people for drug trafficking so far this year, and more than 300 await the hangman. It claims that's the only way to stop the flow of drugs destined for Europe.
An Amsterdam cannabis coffee shop. If you want to check it out yourself, you better hurry. (Image via Wikimedia.org)
An Amsterdam cannabis coffee shop. If you want to check it out yourself, you better hurry. (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Dutch to Ban Foreigners from Cannabis Cafes

If you want to experience the cannabis coffee shops of Amsterdam, book your ticket now. Next year will be too late, as Holland gives the finger to pot-loving visitors.
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