The MexicoBlog of the Americas Program, a fiscally sponsored program of the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), is written by Laura Carlsen. I monitor and analyze international press on Mexico, with a focus on security, immigration, human rights and social movements for peace and justice, from a feminist perspective. And sometimes I simply muse.
Apr 27, 2011
Legalization: The 'High Times' Presidential Straw Poll
The 'High Times' Presidential Straw Poll: "Yesterday, Ron Paul joined the Republican presidential field, which means there are now two candidates -- the other being former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson -- outspokenly opposed to the war on drugs and in favor of either decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana. Pot smokers heavily favored Barack Obama in the 2008, believing he'd end DEA raids on dispensaries and might legalize medical marijuana. But the action this cycle is all on the Republican side. Will pot smokers switch parties?"
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