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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
We have a trio of corrupt cops this week, including a former sheriff and a former police chief.
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LEAP leader Neill Franklin delivers letters to the Justice Department. (leap.cc)
Law Enforcement Call on DOJ to Respect State Marijuana Laws [FEATURE]
Adding to the chorus calling for the Obama administration to "do the right thing" and let Colorado and Washington proceed with legalizing and regulating marijuana, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition delivered a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday.
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Medical Marijuana Update
It's been fairly quiet on the dispensary front, but action is beginning to heat up at state houses in preparation for the 2013 legislative season.
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Singapore Eases Death Penalty in Some Drug Cases
Singapore has taken a first baby step in moving away from resorting to the death penalty for drug offenses.
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Another Trio of Drug War Deaths
We log three more drug war deaths, from Arizona, Georgia, and New Mexico.
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Is there a better way to deal with Mexican marijuana? (sedena.gob.mx)
Mexico Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill
A Mexican lawmaker has just introduced a marijuana legalization bill. It's unlikely to pass, but will provide an opportunity for debate on drug policy and is yet another response to last week's legalization victories here in the US.
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INCB President Raymond Yans (incb.org)
UN Drug Watchdog "Concerned" with Marijuana Legalization Votes
The International Narcotics Control Board predictably has "grave concerns" about the marijuana legalization victories in the US and urges the US government to ensure that it stays in compliance with international anti-drug treaties.
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Uruguayan President Jose "Pepe" Mujica (wikipedia.org)
Uruguay Marijuana Legalization Bill Allows Home Grows and Sales
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica's bill to start state-operated or -regulated marijuana cultivation and distribution was presented to Congress Wednesday, and it includes home grow and "smoking club" cultivation provisions.
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New Polls Show Even Split on Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana legalization continues to hover on the cusp of majority support nationwide, according to two new national polls.
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At a time like this -- when people are talking about drug policy like never before -- the movement's internet strategy is also more important than ever before. So please support our work with a generous donation today.
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How will the feds respond to legalization? (justice.gov)
Marijuana Legalization: What Can/Will the Feds Do? [FEATURE]
Everyone is waiting for the other shoe to drop after last week's marijuana legalization votes in Colorado and Washington. Here's what we could see happen.
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Boulder County DA Stan Garnett (bouldercounty.da.gov)
Boulder DA Stops Marijuana Possession Prosecutions
Boulder County DA Stan Garnett has become the first in Colorado to announce he is no longer prosecuting small-time marijuana possession cases. He said he doubted he could find a jury to convict, anyway.
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Medical Marijuana Update
All eyes may have been on the election last week, but the battles over medical marijuana didn't go away. Here are the highlights from the past few days.
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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
A tweaked out former Oklahoma police chief cops a plea, a Mississippi cop admits to running interference for supposed drug traffickers, and a Louisiana narc goes to prison for stealing guns and money.
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Marijuana Legalization Victories Are Already Ripping the Drug War Apart
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Of all the fascinating reactions I've seen to Colorado and Washington's successful marijuana legalization initiatives, this is by far the most extraordinary.
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Gov. Christine Gregoire (governor.wa.gov)
WA Governor Meets with DOJ on Marijuana Legalization
Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) is meeting with a Justice Department official Tuesday to seek clarity on the federal response to last week's marijuana legalization vote.
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outgoing Mexican president Calderon with the presidents of Belize, Costa Rica and Honduras (presidencia.gob.mx)
Citing Marijuana Legalization Vote, Latin Leaders Call for Policy Review
Latin American leaders are watching closely as US states begin to move toward marijuana legalization. Now, five of them want the OAS and the UN to talk about it, and what it means for the global prohibition regime.
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2011 UC-Boulder 4/20 rally (courtesy NORML)
Will CO and WA Campuses Change Their Marijuana Policies?
[image:1 align:right caption:true]A USA Today article predicts colleges in Colorado and Washington
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Jerry Brown (gov.ca.gov)
California Governor Says Feds Should "Respect" State Marijuana Votes
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) called Sunday for the federal government to not interfere in states that have voted to legalize marijuana or medical marijuana.