Janet Napolitano
Napolitano Insists Mexico Drug War Not a Failure
As the rumbles for a new approach to drug policy deepen in Latin America, DHS Secretary Napolitano is defending the old prohibitionist approach.
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Opponents of Marijuana Legalization Finally Noticed They're Losing the Debate
[inline:marijuanaforsale.jpg align=right]I pointed out recently how silly it is for anyone to continue aggressively fighting back against marijuana legalization, given that the polls show public support increasing significantly every year. I've argued a few times now that our opponents' time would be better spent accepting that our laws have to change and joining the discussion of what legalization should look like.
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Colorado to Vote on Regulating Rather Than Prohibiting Marijuana
And then there were two. It's official: Colorado will vote on marijuana legalization in November, joining Washington state.
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Review Essay: The Border and Mexico's Drug Wars
The literature of the Mexican drug war and the border continues to expand. Here, we look at four recent titles.
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California Bill Would De-Felonize Drug Possession
California Sen. Mark Leno has introduced a bill that would reduce simple drug possession from a felony to a misdemeanor.
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Anti-Meth Prescription Pseudoephedrine Bills Defeated
Lawmakers trying to stop meth labs by forcing people get to a prescription for popular pseudoephedrine-based cold medications like Sudafed are running into strong opposition.
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LEAP Urges Canada to Reject Harsh Crime Bill
LEAP has intervened in the Canadian debate over the Tories' harsh crime bill. So far at least they're not listening, to LEAP or others, but the pressure mounts.
Mike McGinn
Seattle Mayor Says It's Time to Legalize Marijuana
Seattle's mayor has made a clarion call for marijuana legalization as his state prepares to vote on the issue in November.
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