Latin America: Mexico Drug War Update
The Mexican military killed a major drug lord last week, but that doesn't seem to have changed anything. The violence continues...
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Latin America: Bolivia's Morales Says He Will Legalize Small Coca Holdings
Bolivian President Evo Morales wants to amend his country's drug law to legalize coca farmers' small holdings and to bring allowed national cultivation limits in line with Bolivian reality. This won't go over well in Washington or with the UN anti-drug bureaucrats.
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Hemp: North Dakota Farmers Lose Appeal in 8th US Circuit
North Dakota farmers want to grow hemp. North Dakota has licensed them to grow hemp. But are they growing any hemp? No, and a new court decision means its likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.
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Medical Marijuana: Rhode Island Releases Draft of Proposed Dispensary Rules
Rhode Island approved adding a dispensary system to its medical marijuana program this spring, and now the state Department of Health has promulgated proposed rules to regulate it. But even if all goes well -- and non-controversially -- it could be another year before a dispensary actually starts dispensing.
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The Year on Drugs 2009: The Top Ten US Domestic Drug Policy Stories
What a year! A lot happened in 2009 when it comes to drug policy, much of it good. Last issue we reviewed the international developments. This last week of the year, we take a look at what we see as the ten most important domestic drug policy stories the year brought us.
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Afghanistan: US Anti-Drug Strategy Lacking, State Department Report Finds
The State Department's "drugs and thugs" people in charge of Afghan counternarcotics policy aren't doing a very good job, an Inspector General's report has found. Of course, it's tough when you're tasked with Mission Impossible.
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Weekly: This Week in History
Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.
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Wall Street Journal Says Marijuana Legalization Could Save Mexico
You know things have changed when mainstream media coverage of the war on drugs increasingly looks like this:
The whole piece is excellent and it's exactly this sort of thorough reporting that's been missing from the drug policy debate for far too long.
In the 40 years since U.S. President Richard Nixon declared a "war on drugs," the supply and use of drugs has not changed in any fundamental way. The only difference: a taxpayer bill of more than $1 trillion.
A senior Mexican official who has spent more than two decades helping fight the government's war on drugs summed up recently what he's learned from his long career: "This war is not winnable." [WSJ]
The whole piece is excellent and it's exactly this sort of thorough reporting that's been missing from the drug policy debate for far too long.
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Medical Marijuana Cable Show "It's the Law"
Two local lawyers will take a closer look at medical marijuana in Maine -- Roger Katz and Walter McKee will host "It's the Law" on Time Warner Cable channel 9.
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Heroin trials to begin in Vancouver,No out of towners need apply
I read a tiny article in one of the local free daily papers that alluded to a heroin trial that is to begin in town soon.If I don't get on this one I'm taking a hostage.I have the medical need and all
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Cheech & Chong and more: a sneak peak at our gala program
Dear friends:
Our 15th Anniversary Gala, on January 13 in Washington, D.C., will honor the dedicated legislators, celebrities, and patients who have fought for an end to marijuana prohibition. Have you reserved your ticket yet?
Here are just a few highlights from our program for the night:
- Comedy icons Cheech and Chong will be honored with the Trailblazer Award for drawing attention to the movement.
- Former Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico â a fierce advocate for medical marijuana access â will speak about his vision for ending marijuana prohibition.
- We'll present awards to legislators, a patient, and a physician for outstanding advocacy and leadership in marijuana policy reform.
Please join us in toasting 15 years of remarkable progress. Reserve your ticket to our 15th Anniversary Gala today.
I look forward to seeing you on January 13.
Sincerely,
Rob Kampia
Executive Director
Marijuana Policy Project
Washington, D.C.
P.S. There are only eight days left in our matching campaign! A major philanthropist has committed to match the first $2.35 million that MPP can raise in 2009. Make twice the impact and donate today.