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Colombia-FARC peace talks: 5 ways the Left lives on in Latin America
If FARC-Colombia peace talks are successful, it would bring to an end one of the world's longest standing conflicts. And it is a reminder of how hardcore leftist political ideology lives on in Latin America, long after the close of the cold war. Here are five lasting examples:
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Cuban Missile Crisis: 5 ways leftist ideology lives on in Latin America
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the US and the Soviet Union were on the brink of nuclear war over the installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
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3 views on whether states should legalize marijuana
This November, voters in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington will consider ballot measures to legalize and regulate marijuana, much as alcohol and tobacco are taxed and regulated. In this first in a series of "one minute debates" for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on the issue.
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Four steps to success in Afghanistan
Now that the United States has committed itself to Afghanistan for another 10 years, the most important policy Washington could adopt in Afghanistan is one that helps the Afghans effectively govern their country on their own. To have any hope for success, the US and Afghanistan must accomplish these four goals.
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Decriminalize marijuana? Four ways America's views of pot are changing
As polls show national opinion toward marijuana use steadily changing toward greater acceptance, laws are changing and ballot initiatives are coming before voters.
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The Monitor's View: California voters should reject legalizing marijuana
Proposition 19 would make California the first state to fully legalize marijuana. Supporters sound persuasive with talk about weakening Mexican drug cartels and helping state revenues with taxes on pot. But their arguments don't hold up.
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Topix.com tries to help voters sort through the Election 2010 muddle
The news and chat website Topix is unveiling a new Election 2010 section to generate data and discussion on races coast to coast. But political scientists view it with concern.
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New poll shows California tilting against legalized marijuana
The latest poll on Proposition 19, the ballot measure on legalized marijuana in California, found more opposition than previous polls. Prop. 19 backers dismiss the poll. Opponents say it is a sign.
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Marijuana legalization: Prop 19 in California starved for cash
Proposition 19, the California ballot measure to legalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults has raised $2.1 million. Most of the money is from one donor: Richard Lee, a medical marijuana entrepreneur.
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Marijuana initiatives could bring young Democrats to the polls
Surveys show that Democrats are much less excited about Election 2010 than are Republicans. But in four states, marijuana ballot initiatives could motivate liberal voters.
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How will California change if voters make marijuana legal?
Polls show California voters may well approve Proposition 19, which would make marijuana legal in the state. Costs and benefits are hotly debated by both sides.
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Afghanistan opium crop blight sends drug prices soaring
The Afghanistan opium harvest dropped 48 percent this year, the United Nations announced. But analysts say the resulting higher prices could draw more farmers into the business.
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Alberto Contador: How strong is the doping case against him?
Alberto Contador, winner of this year's Tour de France, tested positive for a banned substance during the race. The cycling superstar says he was a victim of food contamination.
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Paris Hilton, meet Japan's hardline policy on drugs
Paris Hilton was denied entry to Japan Tuesday because of her conviction for cocaine possession in the US earlier this week.
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Bran Nue Dae: movie review
An Aboriginal boy bolts from a boarding school and finds his way home with the help of some hobos and hippies in 'Bran Nue Dae,' based on a celebrated Australian musical.
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US soldiers charged with murdering civilians in Afghanistan war
Charges against the 12 soldiers also include drug use and conspiring to cover up the alleged Afghanistan war crimes.
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Should California legalize pot?
California's Proposition 19 is generating debate across the country.
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Hostage Nation
This true story of the dramatic rescue of three captive Americans raises disturbing questions about the US war on drugs in Colombia.
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Middle Men: movie review
In 'Middle Men,' Luke Wilson plays a straight-laced Texas businessman who becomes involved with porn stars, Internet hucksters, Russian gangsters, and Vegas con men.
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Tour de France 2010 delivers drama – without the doping
After a lackluster 2009 edition, this year's Tour de France was filled with action, from the cementing of Contador and Schleck's rivalry to Armstrong's bumpy exit from the sport he dominated in unprecedented fashion.
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Afghanistan: Send less money for drug war, give us more control
On the eve of the Kabul Conference – the ninth major international Afghan donor conference – Afghanistan's Finance Minister Omar Zakhilwal offers suggestions for how to cut down on the waste and fraud that is limiting the impact of billions in aid.
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Marijuana growers worry new laws will turn weed business into 'Wal-Mart'
Marijuana growers in Oakland are concerned that proposed regulations will result in the 'Wal-Marting' of weed.
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Prescription drug abuse surged 400 percent in past decade
A new White House study found a 400 percent jump in prescription drug abuse between 1998 and 2008. Experts blame a lack of monitoring programs as well as Americans' increasing unwillingness to bear even small pains.
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In Afghanistan, drug rehab for children
Children in Afghanistan are often fed opium to stop their crying, and many are born to addicts. A few clinics offer drug rehab for youths, but they are scarce and socially taboo.
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Roman Polanski aside, extraditions to US are on the upswing
Film director Roman Polanski may have avoided extradition stemming from a 1977 child sex case, but his case runs counter to the trend. Why more countries are handing over suspects to the US.
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Could a $1.50 marijuana joint doom Prop. 19 in California?
Legalizing recreational marijuana use would make it a lot cheaper and drive up consumption, according to a new study. This could doom Prop. 19, even in happy-go-lucky California.
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RAND study: Legalizing marijuana will increase use. Is this what parents want for their kids?
Legalizing marijuana is on the November ballot in California. A RAND study says making pot legal will cut the drug's cost and increase use. My parents intervened with me when I was a kid and it worked. Today's parents must now take a stand against legalization.
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Lindsay Lohan: 'Entourage' culture undermines essential values
As Lindsay Lohan heads to jail for probation violations, experts call it one more sign of a growing ‘entourage’ culture, where behavior is influenced by like-minded cohorts rather than essential values.
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Medical marijuana user sues Walmart over firing
Medical marijuana user in Michigan has sued Walmart for firing him because he tested positive for the drug.
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Marijuana bust in Ohio: 500 pounds of pot found in 13 suitcases
Marijuana arrest in Ohio nets 13 suitcases of pot weighing over 500 pounds.
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