Pubdate: Fri, 30 Jan 2009
Source: DrugSense Weekly (DSW)
Website: http://www.drugsense.org

HOT OFF THE 'NET

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OBAMA'S CHOICE

Sane U.N. Drug Policy Or The Same Old Failed War-On-Drugs Routine?

By Allan Clear, AlterNet. Posted January 27, 2009.

America's current foreign policy has very little impact on reducing 
supply, consumption or cultivation. Obama has a big chance to turn it around.

http://drugsense.org/url/kM0f3u1G

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NEW WEBSITE ON THE 10-YEAR REVIEW OF UNGASS

The international community is evaluating the implementation of the 
political declaration and action plans of the UN General Assembly 
Special Session (UNGASS) on Drugs in 1998. A year long 'period of 
global reflection' will lead up to a Ministerial Segment at the CND 
in March 2009.  This site will guide you through the process and 
provide critical background.

http://www.ungassondrugs.org/

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DRUG TRUTH NETWORK

Century of Lies - 01/27/09 - Kathleen Staudt

Kathleen Staudt, professor at UT El Paso regarding the cartels 
battles in Mexico.

http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=node/2274

Cultural Baggage Radio Show - 01/28/09 - Cassandra Herrman

Cassandra Herrman, producer of new PBS documentary "Tulia Texas" & 
Tulia defense attorney Jeff Blackburn.

http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=node/2275

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OBAMA SENDS DRUG WARRIORS TO UN, DEA TO CA

By Maia Szalavitz

http://drugsense.org/url/g7XzAAyd

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MARIJUANA REFORM IS PART OF THE PROGRESSIVE AGENDA

So Why Are Obama's Drug Cops Already Making Pot Raids?

By Paul Armentano, AlterNet. Posted January 28, 2009.

Pot-reform activists have swarmed Obama's Change.gov, and huge 
majorities voted for pot reform in election '08, but no change yet from Obama.

http://drugsense.org/url/fxQ2ARNk

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12TH BIENNIAL CALIFORNIA STUDENT SURVEY, 2007-08

The California Student Survey (CSS) is a mandated statewide project 
conducted since 1985.  Every two years, the CSS presents a snapshot 
of students' risky and health-related behaviors, including drug, 
alcohol and tobacco use; resilience and perception of school violence.

http://www.safestate.org/index.cfm?navID=254

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SHOULD CAFFEINE BE A MADE A CLASS B DRUG?

The week before last witnessed the first decent media drug panic 
we've had in a while, although unusually this one was not about 
cannabis, ecstasy, or cocaine.

http://drugsense.org/url/kiUtuaTP

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WHAT YOU CAN DO THIS WEEK

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Stand with Obama to End Federal Raids on Medical Marijuana Facilities

Urge Obama to fulfill his campaign promise to stop the raids on 
medical marijuana providers and patients in states where the use of 
medical marijuana is protected.

http://drugsense.org/url/5SMGKug2
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