Pubdate: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 Source: DrugSense Weekly (DSW) Website: http://www.drugsense.org HOT OFF THE 'NET - ------------------ POT POLICY AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL: TIME TO GET TO WORK! By Paul Armentano, NORML Three suggestions for how Obama can take immediate, practical steps to reform America's antiquated and punitive pot laws. http://drugsense.org/url/nxv2DdaM - ------------------ DRUG TRUTH NETWORK Century of Lies - 11/11/08 - Cele Castillo Cele Castillo, former DEA agent, Iran-Contra whisteleblower & author of "Powderburns, Cocaine, Contras & the Drug War" + Terry Nelson Reports for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=node/2131 Cultural Baggage Radio Show - 11/12/08 - Eddy Lepp Reverend Eddy Lepp faces 2 life sentences for growing marijuana for his church, Bruce Mirken discusses advances in marijuana laws on election day, Sanho Tree discusses Plan Colombia on BBC. http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=node/2132 - ------------------ OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRUG REFORM IN THE OBAMA ERA By Ethan Nadelmann, Drug Policy Alliance We have an opportunity to re-shape drug policy for a generation. http://drugsense.org/url/ac19xWx9 - ------------------ OBAMA ON DRUGS By Jacob Sullum Should reformers dare to hope? http://www.reason.com/news/show/130034.html - ------------------ MUSHROOMS, RUSSIA AND HISTORY For the first time since its original publication by Pantheon Books in 1957, Robert Gordon and Valentina Pavlovna Wasson's "Mushrooms, Russia and History" is available for download, free of charge, thanks to the New Alexandria archive. http://www.newalexandria.org/archive/ - ------------------ MAPS NEWS - NOVEMBER 2008 News from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies http://www.maps.org/news/ - ------------------ WHAT YOU CAN DO THIS WEEK - ------------------ APPLY FOR A JOB MPP Seeks Legislative Analyst And Arizona Campaign Coordinator Legislative Analyst - Candidates should have exceptional oral communication skills, flawless writing, and a professional appearance. Candidates should also be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to accomplish a defined and ambitious set of goals. Candidates who are lawyers are strongly preferred, as are candidates with experience working in public policy. The Legislative Analyst is in charge of monitoring all marijuana-related bills -- and generating letters from the grassroots for or against the most important bills -- in approximately 18-21 states. Arizona Campaign Manager - This position is based in Arizona and runs through November 2010. The overarching goal of the Campaign Manager is to oversee all aspects of the Michigan statewide ballot initiative campaign, successfully implementing the campaign strategy from the campaign's inception through Election Day and ensuring that every possible measure is taken to win the campaign. All aspects of the campaign will be overseen by MPP's Director of State Campaigns, with the Campaign Manager playing a key supporting role to the Director of State Campaigns and the campaign consultants. This position requires a minimum of two years of statewide campaign experience in a senior management position, though five or more years are preferred. For details on how to apply see: http://www.mpp.org/jobs/process.html - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake