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Letter Writer of the Month – November – Russell Barth

DrugSense recognizes Russell Barth of Nepean, Ontario for his six
letters published during November, bringing his total that we know of to 776.

You may read his published letters at:

http://www.mapinc.org/writers/Russell+Barth

## The Supreme Court mulls how to apply a mandatory minimum for gun possession by people convicted of drug felonies. ... See MoreSee Less

Two 15-year sentences illustrate the ugly interaction of drug and gun laws

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The Supreme Court mulls how to apply a mandatory minimum for gun possession by people convicted of drug felonies.

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Ohio Republican Lawmaker Files Bill To Allow Cities To Ban Marijuana Use And Home Grow One Week Before Legalization Takes Effect - Marijuana Moment

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With just over a week until Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law takes effect, a Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow individual municipalities to locally ban the u...

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From the article:Harm reduction advocates, on the other hand, say the government caved to pressure and jeopardized a life-saving program to avoid political embarrassment.Since the Oct. 25 police raid, DULF has received support from a wide swath of people who argue the organization’s work may have been illegal, but was crucial at a time when tainted drugs kill more than six people a day in this province.Some nurses, UBC medical students, parents of drug users, and a group of Order of Canada recipients have collectively raised their voices to say there is legitimate fear for the well-being of the 43 former members of the compassion club who have lost their safe supply.“It was bad before DULF shut down. But since it closed down I feel like it’s only a matter of time before we start hearing about people that were part of the club passing away. And it’s kind of terrifying to think about,” Felix said.“There’s just so many horrible consequences of what’s happened.” ... See MoreSee Less

This Vancouver compassion club was saving lives. Then things got political

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Compassion club sold tested drugs to 43 members, keeping them alive. After police moved in, they're back to buying from street dealers.

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3 Takeaways From the 2023 Gallup Global Law and Order Report

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After years as the worst-ranked region, Gallup reports that public perception of security in Latin America and the Caribbean has improved.

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> Texas border enforcement cops killed 74 people and wounded almost 200 more during vehicle chases over a 29-month period, according to a [report](www.hrw.org/report/2023/11/27/so-much-blood-ground/dangerous-and-deadly-vehicle-pursuits-under-te...) released yesterday by Human Rights Watch. The chases occurred as part of Operation Lone Star, a controversial program that has spent over $10 billion in taxpayer funds to militarize Texas' border with Mexico. ... See MoreSee Less

Texas troopers killed 74 people in vehicle chases since implementing controversial border program

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From March 2021 to July 2023, 74 people were killed and nearly 200 were injured in vehicle chases occurring in counties affected by Operation Lone Star.

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