Daily Archives: March 3, 2009

The Sheriff of Essex County, Massachusetts writes of his discussions with young people about marijuana and decriminalization. He says We should never have reduced the criminal penalties associated with the possession of marijuana. And so what are the reasons for … Continue reading →

Link Narcotics officers in a two-county drug force in North Carolina were serving a warrant on a suspected marijuana dealer. After a hot, tiring day searching the house — and while waiting for the truck to load up the seized … Continue reading →

Drug Sweeps At Schools Applauded As Deterrent Before police officers with drug-sniffing dogs scoured the halls at Mount Vernon High School on Tuesday, students were given a five-minute warning to come clean. A few handed over prescription and over-the-counter medications … Continue reading →

I have been heartened by the incredible work and growth of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. It gives me hope for the future in the development of a base of young drug policy reform activists. And then I see an … Continue reading →

An open letter to the President: Obama, you’re no stranger to the bong. [Via Reason]