Monthly Archives: August 2003

Labor Day Reading… I will be leaving for far northern Wisconsin this weekend, away from WiFi and cell phone reception, to visit my sister at her new log home, so I won’t be posting. However, I leave you with reading … Continue reading →

Meth / Speed / Crystal / Glass / Crank /Tweak / Yaba / Ice Peoria Pundit notes that two bills were signed by the Governor of Illinois this week to combat methamphetamine production (As Bill says “Yeah, well, that ought … Continue reading →

Who is the United States Drug Czar? In looking through my referral logs today, I realized that an unusual number of people today were googling the phrase “Who is the United States Drug Czar?” And they’re coming to my site … Continue reading →

Law Enforcement’s Drug of Choice Civil asset forfeiture is the most infamous game in law enforcement. In its pure form, seizing the luxury cars, boats, homes and cash of drug dealers can be a useful tool in taking profit out … Continue reading →

Bolivia: Drug War Casualties Graham Gori’s AP report in yesterday’s New York Newsday on life in Bolivia during the drug war… Ibuelo Alto, Bolivia – One morning in April, Hilaria Perez Prado began her day as always: hoping soldiers wouldn’t … Continue reading →

New Links and Blogging Milestones… It’s been an interesting day, coming out of a delightful weekend in my blog world. First, I met Jeff Trigg of RandomActOfKindness, a very bright and articulate defender of civil liberties who has a category … Continue reading →

Tulia – 35 Pardoned! On Friday, Texas Governor Rick Perry pardoned 35 people who had been convicted due to an atrocious abuse of drug war tactics, a corrupt undercover deputy, and prosecutorial misconduct, which resulted in the 1999 arrest of … Continue reading →

Odds and Ends around the Drug Reform Community Visit the Drug Policy Alliance Action Center. This is a great way to get involved easily. The site gives you specific action items regarding current legislative bills or issues, and one-click ways … Continue reading →

“Patriot Act, Victory Act, Despot Act” “The cause we have chosen is just.” With these words, John Ashcroft kicks off his tour to defend the destruction of American freedom. Attorney General John Ashcroft is giving more than a dozen speeches … Continue reading →

Reactions to story on Canadian MPs The Globe and Mail had some followups today on the story of MPs asking John Walter’s office to help defeat a Canadian marijuana bill. The editorial staff, while avoiding full condemnation, observed that “They … Continue reading →