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Asa Hutchinson gets it half right
Former director of the DEA Asa Hutchinson is running for Governor of Arkansas. In this article, he starts off on the right track: “Past drug offenses should not automatically disqualify someone for student aid,” Hutchinson, a candidate for governor, told … Continue reading
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Supreme Court?
Truth Laid Bear is putting out a call to bloggers to take a stand on Miers, so here’s mine: I am neutral on the Miers nomination. Not much of a stand, I realize, but here are my reasons: I’d like … Continue reading
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You cannot waive my rights
Via TChris at TalkLeft comes this: The [Connecticut State Supreme] court ruled 3-2 that opposition to a search by one resident invalidates permission granted by another, which is contrary to most case law on the issue nationwide. Defense lawyers predict … Continue reading
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Small Town Texas Justice
For a fascinating, yet disturbing weekend read, check out Crackpot Crackdown by Jordan Smith in yesterday’s Austin Chronicle. Jackson County’s DA Has Convicted 28 Black People on Drug Charges Via Manufactured Evidence and Railroaded Trials. Now a Small-Town Exile, Her … Continue reading
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Dept. of Justice Prison Report
The new Department of Justice US Prison Population report (pdf) is to be released tomorrow. Here are some of the key figures in the report (thanks to Common Sense for Drug Policy, and jackl): State Prison Inmates in 2002: 21.4% … Continue reading
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On recent deletions
At Drug WarRant, I always welcome those who have opposing viewpoints. In fact, it’s often refreshing to have someone actually have the guts to debate us about drug policy reform. (Note how recently we had a discussion that went on … Continue reading
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