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Link MEXICO CITY, June 14 (Reuters) – Mexico’s government, which complains violent drug cartels are battling each other with firearms bought in the United States, slammed slack U.S. gun laws as absurd on Thursday. Mexico complains most of the often … Continue reading →

With the Bong Hits for Jesus case set to be determined by the Supreme Court any day now, comments today by Justice Alito at a luncheon are interesting… “I’m a very strong believer in the First Amendment and the right … Continue reading →

Via Transform, check out this OpEd by Michael C. Chettleburgh in Canada’s National Post: Put the Gangs out of Business: Legalize Drugs The street gang and associated drug trade problem in Canada won’t be solved by a get-tough, criminal-justice-system response, … Continue reading →

NEW YORK Ö Twinkie lovers, get ready to go bananas. The sweet treat known for its golden spongy cake and its creamy vanilla center is returning to its roots with banana-creme filling _ the flavor that first made the snack … Continue reading →

Interesting news: Gov. Eliot L. Spitzer, in a reversal of a campaign position, said Tuesday he could support legislation legalizing the use of marijuana for certain medicinal purposes. The governor‰s position comes as lawmakers stepped up a push in the … Continue reading →

(Actually, in my mind, it’s the only Paris Hilton coverage that was ever worth watching.) Tommy Chong discusses the appropriate “punishment” for Paris on the Colbert Report tonight. (It’ll probably be available at Comedy Central later.) Tommy always cracks me … Continue reading →

Tom Angell and SSDP have filed a Freedom of Information Request to get copies of ads the government ran a few years ago connecting drugs with terrorism. Now, just the notion of the government even resisting the dissemination of advertisements … Continue reading →

Over at TownHall, Debra Saunders writes about failed Plan Colombia: The New York Times reported last year that anti-drug planes have to fumigate three times as much land as they did in 2002 to kill the same amount of coca. … Continue reading →

Marijuana Policy Project is giving every House lawmaker a set of these playing cards with 52 reasons why you should support medical marijuana access. It’s a gimmick, sure, but it’s a good one, and it might actually get Congress’ attention … Continue reading →