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Chronicle AM -- November 7, 2013

Portland's police chief demonstrates why local initiatives are only a start, a new Urban Institute report has ideas for reducing the federal prison population, the Irish parliament rejects marijuana legalization on its first go round, and more.

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Louisianians Favor Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds

Buds on the bayou? Louisiana voters support marijuana legalization, according to a new poll.

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Poll Finds Few Think We're Winning War on Drugs

A new poll shows a broad consensus that the drug is "failing," but beyond that, a deeply split public when it comes to what to do about it.

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A Sentencing Reform Turning Point?

[image:1 align:right]For months now there have been signs that political will may be building for a change in direction in sentencing and prison policy.

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US Prisoner Count Declines Again, But 330,000 Still Doing Time for Drugs

The overall US prison population continues an achingly slow decline even as the federal prison population continues to expand, but there are still more than 330,000 drug war prisoners in America, and that's not even counting the jails.

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Chronicle Book Review: Race to Incarcerate: A Graphic Retelling

Marc Mauer is back with a new edition of the grounbreaking "Race to Incarcerate," this time with an updated graphic novel version designed to take his important message to a younger and broader audience.

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Oregon Bills Easing Marijuana Penalties Become Law

Two bills reducing penalties for marijuana offenses have been signed into law in Oregon. They take effect immediately.

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Big Sentencing Ruling Today from the Supreme Court

[image:1 align:right caption:true]There was a big Supreme Court ruling today.

Cameron Douglas Writes from Behind Bars

Actor Cameron Douglas was serving five years prison time for a drug law violation, when he was tested positive for drug use.

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Colorado Legislature Passes Sentencing Reform

Colorado has taken another step down the path of drug sentencing reform with the passage of Senate Bill 250. The governor is expected to sign it into law.

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