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NPT Sunday Under the Tree: Debating the Drug War

And other things to think about on a Sunday in the Center of North America.

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Opinion

A U.S. war with Mexican consequences
by Jorge Castañeda

A U.S. war with Mexican consequencesAs long as criminalization, its hypocrisy, and serious discussions of the alternatives are banned from public discussion, U.S. drug policy will remain what it has been for the past forty years: a supply-side, foreign-policy, nickel-and-dime war waged beyond U.S. borders.

Posted on August 28, 2009  •  read more »

Only a drastic change in U.S. drug policy will ease the carnage in Mexico
by Ted Galen Carpenter

Only a drastic change in U.S. drug policy will ease the carnage in MexicoGovernments around the world finally seem to be awakening to the problems caused by a prohibition strategy. Continued adherence to prohibition means that the United States is creating the risk that the drug cartels may become powerful enough to destabilize its neighbor.

Posted on August 28, 2009  •  read more »

The United States must help Mexico defeat narco-insurgencies
by James Roberts

The United States must help Mexico defeat narco-insurgenciesNotwithstanding the mixed signals the Obama Administration has sent about it since taking power, the American people know that legalization would be a disaster.

Posted on August 28, 2009  •  read more »

Making "Hamsterdam" an option
by Stephanie Hanson

Making It’s time for the United States to listen to the countries that have borne the brunt of the violence associated with drug trafficking.

Posted on August 28, 2009  •  read more »

Irwin: Truth v. fiction: a line-by-line analysis of lies about the House health care reform bill
by Louis Irwin

Irwin: Truth v. fiction: a line-by-line analysis of lies about the House health care reform billAmong the multitude of lies and distortions about plans to reform our broken health care system now abroad in the land is a widely-disseminated document that purports to show the evils of H.B.3200, the tri-committee bill in the House to overhaul health care.

Posted on August 27, 2009  •  read more »

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Features

Roy's Media Matters: No threat to silence conservative talk radio
by Roy Ortega

Roy's Media Matters: No threat to silence conservative talk radioDespite claims from the right, the FCC is not moving to censor conservative radio. But broadcasters should be encouraged to bring a greater range of viewpoints. The current health care debate proves a single viewpoint can easily confuse and misinform segments of the population.

Posted on August 27, 2009  •  read more »

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Opinion

Letter from Lomas: "A prolonged, complex and painful struggle"
by Fr. Bill Morton

Letter from Lomas: Your prayers and support are still asked for all involved in this case. Above all for the small community of courageous settlers of Lomas del Poleo whose willingness to peacefully resist the evils inflicted upon them and faithfully remain in the way of the laws and constitution of Mexico.

Posted on August 24, 2009  •  read more »

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Features

WLGTDW/it: About Ted Kennedy and redemption
by Patricia Martinez

WLGTDW/it: About Ted Kennedy and redemptionI don't know if the Kopechne's ever forgave Kennedy for what he did to their daughter. I wouldn't blame them if they didn't. But I do hope that all the good that Kennedy managed in his later years will balance the scales when he meets his Supreme Judge. We all should because we'll all be in his shoes one day.

Posted on August 27, 2009  •  read more »

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Politics

The Lion's Den: Handicapping the county judge race
by Jaime Abeytia

The Lion's Den: Handicapping the county judge raceOnly one person has announced, but it's already a crowded field of candidates. Here's an early run-down, and a question: With whom does does Chavez dance this time?

Posted on August 24, 2009  •  read more »

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