HOT OFF THE 'NET

OBAMA MAKES A GOOD FIRST STEP ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Here's What He Should Do Next

By Aaron Houston, AlterNet

Install new leadership at the DEA, push for a change in the
classification of marijuana, allow research projects to continue and more.

http://drugsense.org/url/Vq2EpDxi

MEDIA HYSTERICS ABOUT SUPPOSED CANCER LINK NOTHING NEW

By Paul Armentano, NORML

So why does the mainstream media continue to get the story wrong when
it comes to pot?

http://drugsense.org/url/etgccp8U

FORMER LATIN AMERICAN PRESIDENTS CALL FOR A 'PARADIGM SHIFT'

The Latin American Commission on Drugs and Democracy, convened by
former presidents Fernando Cardoso of Brazil, Cesar Gaviria of
Colombia and Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico in order to evaluate the
impacts of the 'war on drugs', has released a statement this week
saying that prohibition has failed and calling for a 'broad debate
about alternative strategies'.

http://drugsense.org/url/fU4307j8

ADVICE FOR THE NEW DRUG CZAR

Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske is Obama's pick to head the
Office of National Drug Control. We're not sure whether to offer
congratulations or condolences.

By Mark Kleiman and Harold Pollack

http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=advice_for_the_new_drug_czar

THE DRUG WAR WALL BEGINS TO FALL

From Washington, Vienna, Rio de Janeiro, Seattle and South Carolina,
a Convergence into a Mighty River of Reform

By Al Giordano, Special to The Narco News Bulletin

http://narconews.com/Issue55/article3393.html

DRUG TRUTH NETWORK

Century of Lies - 02/10/09 - John Delaney

John Delaney, a working Texas judge decries the drug war + Ethan
Nadelmann of Drug Policy Alliance says "Just Say No To Kelloggs'" &
retired USAF Lt. Col Russ Shaw calls for common sense in the drug war

http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=node/2292

Cultural Baggage Radio Show - 02/11/09 - Dana Larsen

Dana Larsen of British Columbia re Canadian court rulings and
marijuana dispensaries & Doug McVay with Drug War Facts + report on
school administrators new hit: "Smell the Jacket"

http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=node/2293

WHAT YOU CAN DO THIS WEEK

Write A Letter (Or Two)

DrugSense released two focus alerts this week.

Kellogg's Gets Stupid Over A Bong

http://www.mapinc.org/alert/0394.html

and

Three B.C. Newspapers Call For The Legalization Of Drugs

http://www.mapinc.org/alert/0395.html

Apply For A Job as MPP Online Content Manager

The Marijuana Policy Project, a fast-paced, well-respected lobbying
organization, is seeking an experienced Online Content Manager to
develop and manage MPP's online communications strategy.

This position is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in
a successful organization with a strong track record of changing
laws. You'll have an enormous impact on MPP's online presence, work
with emerging technologies, be surrounded by smart people, and have a
direct part in changing U.S. marijuana policy.

The goals of the Online Content Manager are to utilize online tools
to build online traffic to MPP's Web sites, bring in new subscribers
to MPP's e-mail list, and increase online donations to MPP's work -
in order to ultimately build a network of activists who will readily
contact their lawmakers, write letters-to-the-editor, and fund MPP's work.

The Online Content Manager is responsible for:

1. Managing MPP's main Web site and some smaller micro-sites 2.
Managing MPP's national e-mail alert campaigns 3. Other online outreach:

To apply, see

http://www.mpp.org/jobs/process.html