US CO: Column: Drug War Failed: What Next?

Vail Daily, 12 Aug 2012 – Several weeks ago two 12 year-old girls were gunned down after being caught in the crossfire between rival gangs in Chicago. Chicago isn’t alone. Cities across America are experiencing greater incidences of gang violence centered on one thing: drugs.

US WA: Marijuana Initiative Gets $125 Million In New Donations

Seattle Times, 22 Jul 2012 – The Money Will Allow the State Campaign to Legalize Pot to Launch a TV-Advertising Blitz in August. An initiative to legalize and tax marijuana was buoyed this weekend by $1.25 million in new donations, allowing the campaign to place a big TV ad buy for August.