Deadly Force by April Witt in tomorrow’s Washington Post. This is the story of Cheye Calvo, his wife Trinity, Trinity’s mother Georgia, and “the boys” – two black Labs named Payton and Chase. And a drug war gone insane. It’s the best telling of this story to date. Take the time to read it all […]

“bullet” Lee has completed his series on the Drug War at HA Seattle. Here’s the recap:

Part 1: Introduction Part 2: South America Part 3: Mexico Part 4: Afghanistan Part 5: Chicago (comments get pretty nasty) Part 6: Civil Liberties

“bullet” Maia Szalavitz notes that progressive politicians are actually pushing Obama to make some good […]

Here’s a break-down-the-door raid in Georgia. When 25 agents with guns drawn suddenly show up in your living room, that requires more than just an apology. Fortunately Jainet Rios and her family weren’t killed. Watch the video — Rios has some strong things to say, and she even invokes the Kathryn Johnston shooting in Atlanta. […]

A blast from the past — can’t remember where I saw it recently. Enjoy. Undercover Cop Never Knew Selling Drugs Was Such Hard Work

Rick Bastone, 31, an officer with Philadelphia’s 23rd Precinct, has gained newfound respect for America’s hard-working drug dealers ever since going undercover to sell narcotics. “I had no idea how tough […]

I’ve been busy with some other projects. “bullet” The Epidemic That Wasn’t The New York Times demonstrates that the media’s hysteria about the latest drug scare (this time it was crack babies in the 80s and 90s) is usually a bunch of hot air. “bullet” Texas editorial: Drugs are bad, but they’re good enough “bullet” […]