Daily Archives: October 1, 2009

A police chief on the verge

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Pete

Via LEAP’s blog is this video from a press conference held by Police Chief George Gascon of San Francisco. The press conference was about shutting down illegal marijuana grow operations, but someone actually asked him whether legalization might be an … Continue reading →

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We’re number one again!

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Pete

Yes, the United States leads the world once again, and I’m sure when they go up to the podium to accept their award, the first one thanked will be the War on Drugs. That’s right — the latest worldwide incarceration … Continue reading →

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Drug Policy Reform Conference

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Pete

The Drug Policy Reform Conference is coming up November 12-14 in Albuquerque, NM. I really wish I could attend. Unfortunately, work requires me to be in Baltimore at that time. I really loved the last one in New Orleans — … Continue reading →

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