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HEA reform

This is old news now (happened while I was out of town), but just in case you missed it, here’s from the press release by SSDP:

WASHINGTON, DC – A U.S. House committee voted today to scale back the provision of the Higher Education Act that denies federal financial aid to students with drug convictions. […]

July 25th, 2005 by Pete Guither | Permalink | Comments are closed

Barthwell watch

Just like to keep tabs on Andrea Barthwell (this one isn’t even drug war-related). Here’s an instance where she’s quoted in the media telling the truth. In this article about teens and driving, they turn to Andrea as an expert in her role as co-chair of End Needless Death. I’ve always wondered what she does […]

July 25th, 2005 by Pete Guither | Permalink | Comments are closed

Mark A.R. Kleiman, drug policy expert with a blind spot you could drive a truck through

Mark Kleiman is one of the oddballs in the world of drug policy reform. He’s well-educated, has done extensive research in the field and is often able to articulate major failings in the drug war. However, whenever it comes to alternatives to our current drug policy disasters, his brain appears to shut down completely, often […]

July 25th, 2005 by Pete Guither | Permalink | Comments are closed

My show opened

Well, I’m back from opening weekend of my show: The Living Canvas at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago. Great opening and I’m exhausted, but feel quite pleased with the show (please come see it if you’re in the city). I’ll be heading back up to Chicago every weekend to run the show, but in-between I’ll […]

July 25th, 2005 by Pete Guither | Permalink | Comments are closed