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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.

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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.

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New Polls Show Even Split on Marijuana Legalization

Marijuana legalization continues to hover on the cusp of majority support nationwide, according to two new national polls.

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Book and Video Offers for Donating Members of StoptheDrugWar.org

At a time like this -- when people are talking about drug policy like never before -- the movement's internet strategy is also more important than ever before. So please support our work with a generous donation today.

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How will the feds respond to legalization? (justice.gov)

Marijuana Legalization: What Can/Will the Feds Do? [FEATURE]

Everyone is waiting for the other shoe to drop after last week's marijuana legalization votes in Colorado and Washington. Here's what we could see happen.

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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.

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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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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.

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Marijuana Legalization Victories Are Already Ripping the Drug War Apart

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Of all the fascinating reactions I've seen to Colorado and Washington's successful marijuana legalization initiatives, this is by far the most extraordinary.

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Gov. Christine Gregoire (governor.wa.gov)

WA Governor Meets with DOJ on Marijuana Legalization

Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) is meeting with a Justice Department official Tuesday to seek clarity on the federal response to last week's marijuana legalization vote.

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outgoing Mexican president Calderon with the presidents of Belize, Costa Rica and Honduras (presidencia.gob.mx)

Citing Marijuana Legalization Vote, Latin Leaders Call for Policy Review

Latin American leaders are watching closely as US states begin to move toward marijuana legalization. Now, five of them want the OAS and the UN to talk about it, and what it means for the global prohibition regime.

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2011 UC-Boulder 4/20 rally (courtesy NORML)

Will CO and WA Campuses Change Their Marijuana Policies?

[image:1 align:right caption:true]A USA Today article predicts colleges in Colorado and Washington

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Medical Marijuana Stock Prices Soar Following Legalization Votes

The Medical Marijuana Business Daily r

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Jerry Brown (gov.ca.gov)

California Governor Says Feds Should "Respect" State Marijuana Votes

California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) called Sunday for the federal government to not interfere in states that have voted to legalize marijuana or medical marijuana.

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2008 Dia Mundial de la Marijuana (Global Marijuana Day), March, Mexico City

Another Reason for Mexico to End Its Drug War

[image:1 align:right caption:true]Along with catalyzing devastating violence that has claimed 60,000 lives thus far, there's another good reason for Mexico to end its ill-fated drug war -- they

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg is no longer prosecuting small-time marijuana possession cases. (kingcounty.gov)

Washington DAs Begin Dropping Marijuana Possession Cases

And so it begins. Prosecutors in two of Washington's most populous counties have said they are dismissing pending marijuana possession cases in the wake of last Tuesday's victory for I-502.

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Dept. of Justice headquarters, Washington, DC (gsa.gov)

Feds Unsure What to Do About State Legalization

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Colorado Dems to Seek Federal Exemption from Marijuana Prohibition

[image:1 align:right]All three Democratic members of Colorado's Congressional delegation are planning legislation for next year that would exempt states enacting legalization systems for mariju

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Embedded video from "The Lord of the Rings," appearing on Seattle Police Blotter legal marijuana guide page.

Seattle Police Legal Marijuana Guide Features Gandalf and Bilbo

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Spanish-language infographic from the Mexican Institute for Competitives marijuana legalization report

Marijuana Votes Have Mexicans Talking Legalization

With US public support for marijuana legalization now at the 50% mark, and state legalization efforts now starting to come to fruition, people are naturally talking about it.