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Judge Jim Gray on the Six Groups who Benefit from Drug Prohibition

In 1992, Jim Gray, a conservative judge in conservative Orange County, California, held a press conference during which he recommended that we rethink our drug laws. Back then, it took a great deal of courage to suggest that the war on drugs was a failed policy.

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Uprooting Mexican Gang Marijuana Fields in the United States

Uprooting Mexican Gang Marijuana Fields in the United States

Mexican drug gangs are running bigger and more sophisticated marijuana operations across the United States, with more plants per field, even as the number of fields declines.

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“Libertarians Need to Rethink Support for Drug Legalization”

“Libertarians Need to Rethink Support for Drug Legalization”

Perhaps one of the worst arguments against support of cannabis legalization and regulation, Pajamas Media (you can harass them on Twitter here: @PajamasMedia) brings us the tragic story of an amateur gay porn star who unfortunately choked to death on his stash while attempting to get rid of the evidence. Some choice quotes following the jump and video:

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Mexico’s New Drug Laws: Conan Obrien

Mexico’s new drug laws as explained by Conan Obrien and The Tonight Show.

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FBI Director Gets Schooled

Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen takes FBI Director Robert Mueller to task on marijuana legalization and the “gateway theory.” It doesn’t help much when you stutter through your entire rebuttal.

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