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prohibition-era beer raid, Washington, DC (Library of Congress)

Since last issue:

Scott Morgan writes: "Why Does Everyone Think Marijuana Legalization is Politically Risky?," "The Media's Approach to Marijuana Coverage Has Changed Dramatically," "'So How's This War on Drugs Going?'," "The Drug Czar's Office Doesn't Know What to Say About Marijuana," "Obama Doesn't Know What to Say About Marijuana," "Joe Biden's Daughter Allegedly Caught on Video Snorting Cocaine," "Maryland House Passes Bill to Monitor Use of SWAT Teams," "There are Many Different Kinds of Marijuana, But They're All Illegal."

David Borden weekend updates: "Legislative Deal Made on Rockefeller Drug Laws."

Phil Smith previews: "How Dangerous is Drug Law Enforcement for Police? A: Apparently Not Very."

David Guard posts numerous press releases, action alerts and other organizational announcements in the In the Trenches blog.

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