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  • Is there a better way to deal with Mexican marijuana? (sedena.gob.mx)
    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.
  • INCB President Raymond Yans (incb.org)
    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.
  • Uruguayan President Jose "Pepe" Mujica (wikipedia.org)
    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.
  • Boulder County DA Stan Garnett (bouldercounty.da.gov)
    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.
  • MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_57.jpg
    MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_57.jpg

    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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    pile-of-cash_89.jpg

    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.