HOT OFF THE 'NET

2009 IN REVIEW

The Media Awareness Project archived about 14,500 news clippings
during 2009. Here is our annual list of the ones most frequently
accessed by our users.

http://www.mapinc.org/alert/0424.html

NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE PASSES GROUNDBREAKING SENTENCING REFORM BILL

Making State First in Nation to Allow Judges to Waive Mandatory
Minimum Sentences in Drug-Free School Zones

http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/pressroom/pressrelease/pr010710.cfm

THE SECRET TO LEGAL MARIJUANA? WOMEN

By Daniela Perdomo

Why women have signed onto marijuana reform -- and why they could be
the movement's game-changers.

http://drugsense.org/url/O9A1kZ3q

WELCOME TO THE NORML WOMEN'S ALLIANCE

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML),
the nation's oldest and most well respected grassroots marijuana law
reform organization, is pleased to announce the launch of the NORML
Women's Alliance.

http://blog.norml.org/2010/01/07/welcome-to-the-norml-womens-alliance/

DRUG TRUTH NETWORK

Century of Lies - 01/03/10 - Daniela Perdomo

Daniela Perdomo, Alternet reporter + Philippe Lucas reports on
Canada's drug reform + Corrupt Cop report with Phil Smith of Drug War Chronicle

http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/2723

Cultural Baggage Radio Show - 01/03/10 - Phil Smith

Phil Smith, Drug War Chronicle reporter's Top 10 Drug Reform Stories
of 2009 + DTN Editorial: "Prohibition is Evil!" Related Links

http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/2722

NEW INITIATIVE TO REGULATE POT USE FILED IN NEVADA

CARSON CITY, Nev.-A new initiative to tax and regulate adult use of
marijuana in Nevada by licensing retail stores and growers was filed
Wednesday with the secretary of state's office.

http://www.sensiblemarijuanalaws.org/home/

FEAR MONGERS ATTACK A NYC HARM REDUCTION PAMPHLET THAT SAVES LIVES

By Anthony Papa

Arguments by top level city and federal law enforcement agents
against harm reduction pamphlet have little scientific merit.

http://mapinc.org/url/6uIduW6M

METH METHOD MADNESS

Sudafed crackdown fallout

By Jacob Sullum

http://reason.com/archives/2010/01/04/meth-method-madness

THE BEST CHANCE YET FOR LEGALIZING MARIJUANA

By Daniela Perdomo

Tax Cannabis 2010 faces hurdles as it prepares for its test on the
California ballot next November.

http://mapinc.org/url/Lk9Rc2Yu

CATO HANDBOOK FOR POLICY MAKERS: THE WAR ON DRUGS

The Cato Institute's new Handbook for Policymakers explores the
implications of robust global demand for drugs, and recommends an end
to the prohibitionist model of addressing drug issues. Read the
section on the war on drugs

http://www.cato.org/pubs/handbook/hb111/hb111-33.pdf

WHAT YOU CAN DO THIS WEEK

CALL FOR PAPERS: CHILDREN OF THE DRUG WAR

An upcoming compilation of essays will highlight the impacts of the
war on drugs from the perspectives of children and young people. You
can submit a proposal for an essay until January 29, 2010.

http://www.idpc.net/alerts/call-for-papers-children-of-the-drug-war

HARM REDUCTION 2010: EARLY BIRD DEADLINE APPROACHING

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the 'Early
Bird' discounts are available for those who register and pay before
January 21st 2010.

To register for the conference, please go to our secure online
registration system:

http://www.ihraconferences.com/