Daily Archives: December 31, 2005

Justice, Texas Style

Posted on December 31, 2005 by Pete Guither

Interesting interview at Alternet with reporter Nate Blakeslee, who has a new book: “Tulia: Race, Cocaine, and Corruption in a Small Texas Town.” What does the story of Tulia reveal about the larger landscape of the national war on drugs? … Continue reading →

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Former Drug Czar Signs with CNN

Posted on December 31, 2005 by Pete Guither

According to TV Newser, William Bennett will join CNN as a “political analyst” (replacing Robert Novak as a high-profile conservative). Bennett was the Drug Czar under George Bush the First, and is smooth talker and fact shaver known for taking … Continue reading →

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Fundraising for Drug War Dollars

Posted on December 31, 2005 by Pete Guither

Colombian President Uribe isn’t satisfied with the drug war money he’s gotten from the U.S. — now he’s putting out a fundraising pitch to the rest of the world: Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has told the BBC the world must … Continue reading →

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