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DRUGSENSE 2007 IN REVIEW

2007 saw almost fifteen thousand new news clippings added to the
drugnews.org archives. Over a half million different readers from
about 125 countries accessed the clippings during the year. Based on
a formula which recognizes that older clippings may have been
accessed more than the more recent ones, selections of the 600 most
read clippings by areas of the world are provided at the following
link: http://www.mapinc.org/alert/0357.html

DEATH BY DRUG WAR

By Radley Balko at Reason Hit & Run

http://reason.com/blog/show/124180.html

WHAT DARWIN COULD TELL US ABOUT THE "WAR ON DRUGS"

By Sanho Tree, MinuteMan Media, December 27, 2007.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, the "law and order" response
by our politicians only intensifies the problem.

http://alternet.org/drugreporter/71678/

HOLES FOUND IN U.S. CLAIMS OF A DRUG-WAR WIN

by John Burnett

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17621536

NORML'S TOP 10 EVENTS IN 2007 THAT SHAPED MARIJUANA POLICY

http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=7460

DRUG TRUTH NETWORK WEBSITE UPGRADE

DrugSense is proud to announce a new DTN website, at
http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/, which dramatically improves access to
DTN radio programs. Host Dean Becker and webmaster Matt Elrod discuss
some of the features of the new site on the Cultural Baggage Radio
Show at: http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=node/1709

DEA - 2007 IN PHOTOS

"DEA enjoyed many successes in 2007 including the arrests of many
high-profile drug traffickers, record drug and money seizures, and
the largest steroid enforcement action in U.S. history. Many of these
operations are featured in a slide show that highlights a remarkable
year of accomplishments."

http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/photos/year_in_pictures_07/05.html

AN INTERVIEW WITH GEOFFREY GUY OF GW PHARMACEUTICALS

GW is licensed by the UK Home Office to work with a range of
controlled drugs for medical research purposes. The Group's lead
programme is the development of a product portfolio of cannabinoid
prescription medicines, including Sativex(r) Oromucosal Spray, to
meet patient needs in a wide range of therapeutic indications.

http://www.wallst.net/audio/audio.asp?ticker=AIM:GWP&id=4313

BRUNSTROM ON DRUGS (AGAIN)

Richard Brunstrom, the Chief Constable of North Wales has again hit
the news over his views in support of drug law reform. The media
don't seem to know quite what to make of him, torn between an
intelligent engagement in the debates he highlights, or tearing into
him with personal attacks. The most recent spasm of media coverage
followed an appearance on BBC's Today programme.

Continues: http://drugsense.org/url/27qL2Ype

BUSH AND CALDERON ON OUTS

'Merida Initiative' may not pass Congressional muster

Grits for Breakfast

It sounds like President Bush may already be suffering from buyer's
remorse regarding the proposed $1.4 billion anti-drug aid package,
according to a Mexican political reporter.

Continues: http://drugsense.org/url/26e6T77p

FINAL REPORT OF THE SEATTLE MARIJUANA POLICY REVIEW PANEL

The "Final Report of the Marijuana Policy Review Panel on the
Implementation of Initiative 75" (Seattle's Lowest Law Enforcement
Priority initiative) has been filed with the Seattle City Clerk and
is available for download and review at the Panel's web page,
http://www.seattle.gov/council/mpp/ , and also on the City Council's
homepage, http://www.seattle.gov/council/

MARIJUANA ACTIVIST MAE NUTT DIES

Medical marijuana activist and grandmother Mae Nutt, died January 1,
2008 in Roseville, CA. Mrs. Nutt was a medical marijuana activist for
over 25 years, motivated by the cancer battle she witnessed in her
son Keith, who alleviated his chemotherapy symptoms by secretly
smoking marijuana.

Continues: http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/010408maenutt.cfm

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Extradition Hearing To Begin January 21

by Jodie Emery (21 Jan, 2008)

Three Canadians face extradition to, and life imprisonment in, the
United States - but they've never been there!

Continues: http://cannabisculture.com/articles/4639.html