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Supreme Court Rules Against Mandatory Minimums

Staff / Truthdig Dec 11, 2007 The Supreme Court decided on Monday that federal sentencing guidelines, a kind of back seat judging considered by many to be racist, should be treated as "advisory" and not at all mandatory. Justices Alito and Thomas, to no one's great surprise, were the only dissenters. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chiquita’s Slipping Appeal

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Mar 21, 2007 What do Osama bin Laden and Chiquita bananas have in common? Both have used their millions to finance terrorism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The First Step Is Admitting You Have a Problem

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2007 Researchers from Dublin City University already believed that drug use was on the rise in Ireland, but they were surprised when their study indicated that 100 percent of Ireland's banknotes bear traces of cocaine. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Congressman to Colbert: ‘I Like Cocaine Because…’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 21, 2006 What do you get when you put Stephen Colbert in a room with a congressman facing an uncontested election? Television magic. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fox Will NOT Decriminalize Drugs

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2006 In a last-minute about-face, the Mexican president will not OK a bill that would have greatly loosened penalties on possession of personal amounts of drugs. It's apparently the result of U.S. pressure. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mexico to Allow Some Heroin, Coke and Ecstasy Use

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2006 The all-but-passed bill would allow Mexicans to possess small amounts of hard drugs for personal use. Some U.S. observers fear this will prove a huge draw for Americans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )