Monthly Archives: February 2009

Link Drug Enforcement Administration agents raided at least two Westside marijuana dispensaries Tuesday, and a spokesperson defended their actions, despite President Barack Obama’s opposition to such raids. […] Asked about Obama’s comments that he did not want to waste Justice … Continue reading →

“bullet” April Witt’s outstanding feature, about the drug raid that terrorized Mayor Cheye Calvo’s family and murdered his dogs, seems to be making a huge impact. It’s the most viewed Washington Post article right now and has over 500 comments … Continue reading →

This is interesting On Wednesday in La Salle County Circuit Court, several jurors shook hands with an emotional Loren J. Swift after finding him not guilty of a marijuana charge that would have sent him to prison. […] The five-woman, … Continue reading →

8-gold-medal-winning Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. For some strange reason, he apologized for it (probably because of endorsements) Radley Balko has the letter Phelps should write, but won’t. It’s a great letter – go read it. It ends… Go ahead and … Continue reading →

The Drug Czar’s office has done a fair amount of advertising in the most expensive venue there is – the Superbowl. Hey, why not? It’s not real money – it’s just the taxpayers’ dime. They started in 2002, just months … Continue reading →