Monthly Archives: June 2011

Sensible Washington Money Bomb This week, we’re putting out an urgent call to all organizations and individuals who believe in this cause; that cannabis should be a legal substance. It’s both a medicine and a safe recreational choice that, despite … Continue reading →

U.S. Can’t Justify It’s Drug War Spending, Reports Say link With typical push-back by gov officials claiming that we’re winning the war.

I’ve returned from a wonderful and exhausting week in New York with a cold and broken wifi. They say they’ll get to it on Friday. It does make it difficult to post (the iPhone makes it possible, but it’s cumbersome … Continue reading →

Still in New York with the group until Tuesday, and on a very tight schedule, but having a great time. There are some excellent discussions going on in the comments of the past few posts, so be sure to check … Continue reading →

The ACLU blog is marking the 40th Anniversary of Nixon’s declaration of a “War on Drugs.” June 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s declaration of a “war on drugs” — a war which has cost roughly trillion … Continue reading →

NPR this morning (and a host of major media sources around the world): Report: ‘The Drug War Has Failed’ The global war on drugs has failed and governments should explore legalizing marijuana and other controlled substances, according to a commission … Continue reading →

Via Radley Balko… Bird-watcher wrongly arrested for possession of pot had sage in backpack She prayed for peace that day. But the sage that Robin Brown carried on a bird-watching outing in Weston landed her in jail on felony charges … Continue reading →