Monthly Archives: November 2005

Thanks to Adam, (and I see that Libby at Last One Speaks has already covered this, but it’s important) — The Washington Post reported yesterday that the DEA has been stripped of one of its roles: A House-Senate conference committee … Continue reading →

Check out the brand new group blog: DARE Generation Diary (another fine effort from SSDP) An outstanding group of contributors from a wonderful organization. I expect great things. (The pressure’s on, Tom).

From Cannabis Culture yesterday: Today the Vancouver City Council unanimously adopted “Preventing Harm From Psychoactive Substance Use,” a plan that, among other things, calls for an end to prohibition and the regulated distribution of cannabis. […] The prevention plan covers … Continue reading →

I haven’t commented much on the medical marijuana situation in California recently. It’s a complex situation made much less coherent by the flawed Raich decision (or more accurately, by the federal government’s unwillingness to allow the State of California to … Continue reading →

Link A low-level drug charge against a Decatur man has been dismissed after evidence was destroyed by the Indiana State Police lab before the trial. State police blamed the error on a miscommunication and said it was an isolated occurrence. … Continue reading →

The citizens of Denver, Colorado voted yesterday to make possession of less than an ounce of marijuana non-punishable under city ordinances. At MPP: The initiative’s language puts the city on record in support of treating private, adult use and possession … Continue reading →

At TalkLeft… The Supreme Court heard arguments today in the case of a New Mexican religious sect that wants to be allowed to drink a hallucinogenic tea at ceremonies twice a month. The justices were critical of the Bush administration’s … Continue reading →