US easing of drug policy could impact Mexican cartels – Following the US Presidential election this week, the states of Colorado and Washington have quietly made history by voting to legalise the use of marijuana. The new legislation is likely to have an impact across the border in Mexico, where a deadly drug war is being waged. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from the capital Mexico City.

 

Marijuana cases won't be dismissed in El Paso, Teller counties

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Representatives from Students for Sensible Drug Policy are seeking changes to policy in spite of local politics. From left to right: Polina Reynolds, Raul Perez and Meral Sarper. While marijuana was legalized by popular vote, laws regarding use are …
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Deepak Chopra Joins Movement to End the War on Drugs

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Physician, bestselling author and global thought leader Deepak Chopra has joined the Honorary Board of the Drug Policy Alliance, the U.S.-based organization that leads the flourishing movement for drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health …
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