Monthly Archives: March 2009

Thanks to daksya in comments for the head up. Noon today, Eastern time, on CNN Mark Kleiman will be debating somebody from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition on drug legalization. Mark has already charted the course of the debate, including what … Continue reading →

Made it to New York. The train ride was long, but quite enjoyable. It’s actually kind of nice to be out of touch for a while every now and then — the problem is when you get a chance to … Continue reading →

“bullet” I found this article fascinating. I’m pretty sure I’m reading it right, but check it out yourself. I believe that the author is referring to drug policy reform groups as anti-crime groups. Which is absolutely correct, of course, since … Continue reading →

People often talk about the drug war being a failure, and, in fact, three quarters of the voting public believe the drug war is a failure. I’ve said it myself. But it’s really not a good description, and calling it … Continue reading →

Found some wifi on a layover in Chicago and have some time to kill. “bullet” Moron of the day. Florida Senator Mike Bennett wants to reduce unemployment benefits to pay for drug testing those on unemployment. Yeah, that’ll calm things … Continue reading →

Blogging is going to be a little bit sporadic this week. I’m heading to New York for a few days. And this trip is not only about being in New York, but getting there. I’m taking Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited … Continue reading →

Change is in the air Rob notices it There’s been some talk of late around the drug blogosphere, and with drug policy non-profits, that we’re reaching some sort of potential tipping point for drug policy reform. I tend to agree. … Continue reading →

It sounds just like some old comedy — maybe The Real McCoys’ Walter Brennan, or Uncle Jesse on the Dukes of Hazzard, or perhaps the old Snuffy Smith cartoon strip. It seems that 80-year-old Marjorie Crawford and 68-year-old Hubert Henkel … Continue reading →

The Guardian (UK) has an article (that joins dozens I’ve seen around the world recently) questioning the continuance of the drug war as it has existed. Cocaine production surge unleashes wave of violence in Latin America Almost all those interviewed … Continue reading →

Big thanks to NORMLinFL in comments for pointing us to Congressional Research Service Report RL33211: Medical Marijuana: Review and Analysis of Federal and State Policies by Mark Eddy, Domestic Social Policy Division, November 10, 2008. CRS reports are compilations and … Continue reading →