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    Uruguayan Deputies Say Legalize All Drugs

    Even as Uruguay moves to create a system of state-regulated marijuana commerce, legislators from across the political spectrum are calling for the legalization of all drugs in a bid to blunt the threat from the drug trade.
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    Tax-Deductible Donations Support the Cause

    We are approaching a new year, in a new time, with critical opportunities and critical work needed to be done. A tax-deductible donation as year's end approaches will make sure the word gets out in 2013 -- a non-deductible donation will help us advocate legislatively too.
  • LEAP leader Neill Franklin delivers letters to the Justice Department. (leap.cc)
    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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    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.