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The "war on drugs" is a trillion-dollar failure. Now what? Read more» 8

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The big question for both the United States and Mexico is whether or not to continue with a heavily militarized approach in the fight against drug traffickers. With Secretary of State Clinton's announcement Tuesday, the Obama administration seems to be voting no. Read more»

Jon Gettel and Mary Mackenzie of NORML, which advocates legalizing marijuana for responsible use by adults.

Drugs and violent crime have created an unlikely commonality between a pro-marijuana group and law enforcement officials, both of whom think that legalizing pot would eliminate the driving force behind much of the illicit drug trade along the border. Read more» 1