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Since last issue:

Scott Morgan writes: "Charlie Lynch Sentenced to Jail for Medical Marijuana," "Rhode Island Senate Votes to Open Medical Marijuana Dispensaries," "Wrong Door Drug Raids Are No Laughing Matter," "Congress Calls on DOJ to Better Explain Medical Marijuana Policy," "No More $$$ = No More Prisons," "Khat Is a Harmless Plant. So Why is DC Trying to Prohibit It?," "Holder Renews Pledge to Respect Medical Marijuana Laws," "Drug War Robots Are Not the Answer," "Bad Cops Caught on Camera."

Phil Smith previews: "Canadian House Passes Anti-Crime Bill with Mandatory Minimums for Pot, Other Drug Offenses"

David Guard posts numerous press releases, action alerts and other organizational announcements in the In the Trenches blog.

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