Monthly Archives: August 2008

“bullet” For a scary look at how little things have changed in 38 years, read this amazing OpEd by Gore Vidal on September 26, 1970 Will anything sensible be done? Of course not. The American people are as devoted to … Continue reading →

Video including the press conference by Mayor Calvo The FBI is now monitoring the investigation of the raid, and the mayor has also asked the DOJ for an investigation. The news coverage is also getting pretty big. There’s now international … Continue reading →

So the cops intercept a package full of marijuana addressed to Mayor Cheye Calvo’s wife, deliver it, and when nobody opens it, they go in, kill the dogs and terrorize the family. Just routine police business. In bizarro-land. Of course, … Continue reading →

It’s a little early to give out details right now, but I’ve been invited to participate in a prestigious debate overseas in a couple of months, which will focus on one aspect of drug policy. I’m glad I’ve spent so … Continue reading →

The Drug Czar visited a pot growing site. John Walters, who holds the Cabinet-level position as director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, came to California to bring attention to a new locally coordinated, but partly … Continue reading →

In Time Magazine: Bolivia’s Surprising Anti-Drug Success Morales has proven to be a skilled switch- hitter: Coca cultivation is under control and drug trafficking interdiction is up. The U.S. acknowledges the achievements, even as it remains skeptical of Morales’ policies … Continue reading →

So while the killer of Tarika Wilson has been acquitted of any wrong-doing in a criminal court, he still faces civil proceedings. Additionally, now apparently, the Justice Department is taking a look at it. The U.S. Justice Department will review … Continue reading →

Charlie Lynch found guilty. What a stupid world this is.

Officers cheer police shooting verdict in Lima Lima, Ohio — A jury verdict that cleared a police officer in the drug-raid shooting death of an unarmed woman will allow other officers to do their job without hesitation, police union officials … Continue reading →

Ohio jurors acquit cop linked to death of mom holding baby The all-white jury found Sgt. Joseph Chavalia not guilty of misdemeanor charges of negligent homicide and negligent assault. Here’s the real tragedy: Outside the courthouse, Wilson’s brother, Ivory Austin … Continue reading →