Daily Archives: March 10, 2005

Rise Up

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Pete Guither

From Raise Your Voice: Rep. Barney Frank (MA-4) and 55 other members of Congress introduced the Removing Impediments to StudentsÍ Education (RISE) Act, H.R. 1184. If enacted, the bill will repeal the HEA Drug Provision, which, since taking effect in … Continue reading →

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KCBA gets nice coverage at forum

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Pete Guither

Seattle Post Intelligencer: Drug war strategy assailed at forum: Despite a variety of backgrounds — from attorneys to outreach workers to recovering drug users — most of those gathered yesterday at Seattle City Hall to discuss the war on drugs … Continue reading →

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A brave legislator

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Pete Guither

Via Jacob Sullum at Hit and Run, a Vermont leglislator has introduced a bill that would legalize marijuana for up to an ounce for adults over 21. He thinks prohibition hasn’t worked and wants to spark a debate. Let’s hear … Continue reading →

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King County Bar Association – one well-informed step at a time

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Pete Guither

I got a wonderful letter from Roger Goodman, Director of the Drug Policy Project of the King County Bar Association. I was so impressed with the KCBA resolution calling upon the State of Washington to take over the regulation and … Continue reading →

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