Daily Archives: July 29, 2009

The Union

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Pete Guither

I just finished watching the newly available DVD: The Union: The Business Behind Getting High that was released yesterday. It’s outstanding! It is the most comprehensive documentary review of cannabis policy, politics, history, myths, science, and.. humanity that I’ve seen. … Continue reading →

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Bookstore Blues

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Pete Guither

I used to love nothing better than spending hours wandering through large bookstores. Yesterday, I spent some time browsing the three-story Borders Books in downtown Chicago. Despite looking fairly extensively (though not asking), I was unable to find any books … Continue reading →

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One step closer to ending the cocaine sentencing disparity

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Pete Guither

Via ACLU press release: The House Judiciary Committee today voted to pass a bill that would eliminate the discriminatory disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentencing under federal law. Today‰s vote clears the way for H.R. 3245, the Fairness in … Continue reading →

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