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The Relentless War on Drug Users Is Escalating Violence in the US: It's Time for Harm Reduction

Don Hazen, AlterNet. November 14, 2009.
Hundreds gather in Albuquerque to celebrate a new dawn of wider acceptance of drug reform, while still feeling a little nervous about the path ahead.

Drug Policy Alliance Conference Comes at a Crucial Moment for Drug Reform

Anthony Papa, AlterNet. November 12, 2009.
More people than ever grasp the need to shift from criminalization to a public health model -- the Drug Policy Alliance's conference leads the way on this discussion.

Why Are We Locking Up Traumatized Veterans for Their Addictions Instead of Offering Them Treatment?

Penny Coleman, AlterNet. November 11, 2009.
This Veterans Day, let's get past the bunting and ribbons and look at our returning troops' real needs.

Drug Use by Political Candidates Isn't a Deal Breaker, But Hypocrisy on the Issue Should Be

Tony Newman, AlterNet. September 5, 2009.
Now that the climate for political candidates has eased on personal drug use, we should focus on punishing elected officials who still believe in the drug war.

Walter Cronkite Knew a Failed War When He Saw One: Vietnam and the War on Drugs

Ethan Nadelmann, AlterNet. July 18, 2009.
Later in life, Cronkite became an outspoken crusader to end our nation's disastrous policies on illicit drugs.

No One Deserves to Die by Overdose

Jill Harris, AlterNet. June 12, 2009.
We must learn how to reduce the harms from drug use, including reducing the unconscionable and unnecessary number of deaths from overdose.

Blame Prohibition, Not Pot Smokers for Violence in Mexico

Tony Newman, Huffington Post. April 17, 2009.
The average pot smoker's purchasing of marijuana has no relationship to the violence along the border.

Fighting for the Rights of Voters Behind Bars

Anthony Papa, Drug Policy Alliance. September 23, 2008.
Exercising the right to vote is important part of prisoner rehabilitation, but over 5 million convicted felons are barred from doing so.

Unlocking the Power of Art to Counter Injustice

Anthony Papa, AlterNet. August 21, 2008.
The Drug Policy Alliance's re:FORM art auction benefit marries art with tackling the ridiculous "war on drugs."

Helping Republicans win re-erection... i mean re-election!

Mark Ristaino, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. May 29, 2008.
Faux pharmaceutical commercial lampoons the errant War on Drugs.

UN's Drug Czar Lashes Out on Reformers: "You’re All On Drugs!"

Paul Armentano, NORML AlterNet: PEEK. March 13, 2008.
UN Drug Czar Antonio Maria Costa made a rare appearance before the drug law reform community last November. He made quite an impression.

America, Intoxicated: Conference Tackles Disasters of the Drug War

Silja J.A. Talvi, AlterNet. December 11, 2007.
1,200 activists and experts converged on New Orleans for the Drug Policy Alliance conference, where AlterNet won a prize for its drug war coverage.

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