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Gov. Gary Johnson -- you didn't see him on CNN for the debate. (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Gary Johnson Snubbed in CNN GOP Presidential Debate

The CNN Republican presidential debate tonight will include the self-destructing Newt Gingrich and the unannounced candidate Michelle Bachmann, but not announced candidate Gary Johnson.
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) has vetoed a smelly asset forfeiture bill. (Image courtesy state of Indiana)

Daniels Vetoes Indiana Asset Forfeiture "Reform"

Police and prosecutors in Indiana were violating the state constitution by failing to turn in seized funds to the school fund, so the legislature tried to fix it by saying they didn't have to. Now, the governor has done the right thing and vetoed that bill.
The mean streets of Camden. And they think late-night Chinese joints are the problem? (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Camden Wants Business Curfew to Stop Drugs

Camden, New Jersey, wants to shut down late night businesses in a bid to stop drug dealing.
The Supreme Court says "cocaine base" means more than just crack. (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Supreme Court Holds Crack Penalties Apply to "Cocaine Base"

The US Supreme Court has ruled that the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act means exactly what it says when it comes to "cocaine base."
Taking prescribed Adderall, Oxycontin, or Vicodin? No problem. But medical marijuana can get you fired. (Image via Wikimedia.org

No Job Protection for WA Medical Marijuana Patients, Court Rules

Your employer can fire you for a drug test result positive for pot even if you have a valid medical marijuana recommendation, the Washington Supreme Court has held.
21st Century Warsaw. Now, if Poland can just move its drug laws into the 21st Century. (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Poland Approves Drug Decriminalization -- Sort Of [FEATURE]

Poland is moving toward the decriminalization of drug possession, but it's not quite there yet.
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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories

Criminal cops -- they just keep coming. Oh, and prison guards and Customs agents, too.
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This Week in History

Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.
Bust after bust... and still no impact besides more violence. (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Mexico Drug War Update

As prohibition-related violence continues unabated, peace marchers are heading for Ciudad Juarez.
Connecticut is about to join the ranks of the decrim states. (Image via Wikimedia.org)

Connecticut Legislature Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Connecticut is only a stroke of the governor's pen from becoming the latest decrim state.

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