Monthly Archives: February 2004

Now that I’ve got your attention… A post by Randy Barnett at the Volokh Conspiracy led me to his fascinating paper in the Cato Supreme Court Review: Justice Kennedy’s Libertarian Revolution: Lawrence v. Texas (pdf) In it, Barnett posits that … Continue reading →

Powerful editorial yesterdayl: NOTHING CRIMINAL IN HEALING HERBS Should patients suffering from severe ailments — AIDS, cancer, glaucoma — have access to medical marijuana which, often alone among available medicines, can alleviate their suffering? Or should they be liable to … Continue reading →

As I mentioned yesterday, Illinois is looking at Medical Marijuana. Companion bills have been introduced in the House and the Senate. If you live in Illinois, go now and contact your representative.

From the good folks at Students for a Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) As you know, since its inception, SSDP has campaigned against a 1998 amendment to the Higher Education Act that denies federal financial aid to anyone convicted of a … Continue reading →

Reported in the Quad-City Times: Cancer and AIDS sufferers as well as Illinoisans suffering from glaucoma, would be able to grow, possess and use marijuana without fear of arrest or jail under legislation just introduced in the General Assembly. But … Continue reading →

LastOneSpeaks has another outstanding post on the Kucinich/Kerry question for drug policy reformers. There’s plenty of time to close ranks behind the nominee when the fight is against Bush. For now backing this losing candidate [Kucinich] could win some respect … Continue reading →

“bullet” For an excellent overview of the recent 9th Circuit decision to slap down the DEA’s attempt to control hemp foods, see this release from Vote Hemp. “bullet” Dallas News has a feature today on the special prosecutor who has … Continue reading →

“bullet” If you’re in the Nashville area, there’s something you should check out next week — two days of workshops at the library and a public forum at American Baptist College. In the 1960s the Rev. James Lawson and the … Continue reading →

“Drug War / Marijuana Decriminalization” Animation Kucinich on the Drug War Kucinich on Medical Marijuana Kucinich on Marijuana decriminalization Kucinich on the Patriot Act

A lot of states with primaries fast approaching. Tough decisions to make. All sorts of reasons to look at different candidates on different issues. Well, I’m here to make it easy for you. If you’re voting in a Democratic Primary, … Continue reading →