Monthly Archives: July 2010

Here are the ballot statements regarding Proposition 19 in California — the legalization of marijuana. The con statement is signed by Senator Dianne Feinstein and Laura Dean-Mooney (President of MADD). The pro statement is signed by Joseph McNamara, James P. … Continue reading →

To the opponents of legalization that want us to prove exactly how many people will use which drugs with legalization, and to the concern trolls that suggest that we’d do better if we addressed a laundry list of specific questions, … Continue reading →

We need immediate action here regarding a serious danger to our nation’s highways. Pork Rinds. Truck driver chokes on pork rinds, ends in ditch The driver of a FedEx tractor-trailer rig lost control of his truck on Interstate 5 after … Continue reading →

Transform reports about an interesting poll that was conducted recently of British adults regarding drug policy. Instead of the usual legalize or not question, they asked people to give options for each drug: Light regulation (drugs sold like tobacco and … Continue reading →

There have been a lot of media reports in the past few days talking about the new RAND study that shows how California legalization will result in as much as an 80% decrease in marijuana prices and doubling of marijuana … Continue reading →

Residents’ tips lead to narcotics raids Police Chief Kevin Kelso is thrilled with his tip line where people can call in and have their neighbor raided, and says the calls are “rolling in.” He has also weathered some criticism because … Continue reading →

In the Seattle Times, Roger A. Roffman writes Time to answer concerns to advance marijuana policy reform In it, he implies that he finds common cause with marijuana reform, but has some important advice for us. I believe, however, that … Continue reading →

Still on the road, but hoped to have more wifi access by now. Unfortunately, the friends I’m staying with in Chicago have temporarily lost their wifi, so I’m finally blogging in the lobby of the theatre before my show. Norm … Continue reading →

The new Director of the UNODC http://transform-drugs.blogspot.com/2010/07/giant-leap-backwards-as-ban-ki-moon.html

I’m away from wifi and trying to post from my iPhone.. George Will has a fascinating and strange piece about prohibition in the Washington Post. “Another round of Prohibition, anyone?” http://bit.ly/9bDpF8 After the first few years, alcohol consumption dropped only … Continue reading →