Monthly Archives: March 2010

It’s this week Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to Mexico City, Mexico for the Merida U.S.-Mexico High Level Consultative Group meeting on March 23, 2010. The Secretary will be joined by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates; Secretary … Continue reading →

In Mile High City, Weed Sparks Up a Counterculture Clash Attorney Warren Edson would like to throttle the anonymous marijuana breeder who named a potent strain of weed “Green Crack.” He’s not too fond, either, of those breeders who have … Continue reading →

Grits for Breakfast reports on another case of police corruption (covered by the Dallas News): Dallas DA reviewing cases from ‘quarterback’ of Garland drug cops An undercover informant opened the motel room door, letting four police officers rush in for … Continue reading →

I can’t help myself. These pieces are comedy gold. And now Cliff has turned out his third in a relatively short time on drug policy, and this one is amazing. This time, he’s gleefully reacting to the recent Christian Science … Continue reading →

Do you really need to take that marijuana grinder with you on the plane? Did it seem like a good idea at the time? Do you know what airport security screening is like? AP To the security screeners at the … Continue reading →

Via the ACLU: WASHINGTON – The Senate this evening voted by unanimous consent to pass a bill that would make crucial changes to current cocaine sentencing laws. The bill, the Fair Sentencing Act, was originally introduced by Senator Richard Durbin … Continue reading →

So, like President Obama, Prime Minister Harper did the YouTube interview and they gave him the marijuana question. Harper dismissed the idea of legalizing the drug during the interview, which was moderated by Patrick Pichette, Google’s chief financial officer. “I … Continue reading →

In today’s Bloomington (IL) Pantagraph. Legalize pot; help budget, not criminals Our legislators continually shirk their responsibility by failing to regulate drugs like marijuana. Too many kids are smoking pot, but instead of taking charge and setting an age limit, … Continue reading →

I have finally gotten around to adding Rev. Jonathan Ayers to the Drug War Victims page — he definitely needed to be there. A potentially interesting new development New developments in the shooting death of Pastor Jonathon Ayers … the … Continue reading →

It is unconscionable in this day that there are still masses of the American public who think that “legalization” is something you whisper about with a knowing grin that it’s merely a ploy for hippies to have the opportunity to … Continue reading →