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It continues to be a very busy time for me, as I head tomorrow to Wisconsin for my niece’s wedding. I’m really looking forward to seeing her and meeting her wonderful husband-to-be. A huge thanks to all those who have … Continue reading
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Congressional Black Caucus stepping up?
A piece of good news in Congress. Howard Wooldridge tells me that the Congressional Black Caucus, led by John Conyers, has begun to sponsor HR 2306 (“Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011”) with four signed on and more expected. … Continue reading
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Marijuana regulates weight
Great. Now there’s another big industry that will lobby to oppose legalization of marijuana — the diet industry… Obesity and Cannabis Use: Results From 2 Representative National Surveys The role of cannabis and endocannabinoids in appetite regulation has been extensively … Continue reading
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A story of justice in an unjust war (updated)
One of the most interesting things I’ve read in some time… A criminal defense attorney in Chicago represented a client who was involved in a situation we’ve seen far too often in this destructive war: SWAT-style serving of a search … Continue reading
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Open thread
Heading to my Dad’s place for Labor Day – no wifi there so no posting, but I’ll be able to follow what’s going on. If you’re on the road this weekend, travel safe. Hernando County’s takeover of jail brings year … Continue reading
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Former Labor Secretary with a Labor Day Message
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich was in a discussion at Reddit. Jonathan Moormann reports: As happens whenever a political debate is exposed to the internet for too long, the discussion eventually turned to pot. Reich commented that, if he could … Continue reading
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Prodding the beast: UNODC and Congress
UN official discusses global organized crime with US congressional delegation Yury Fedotov, the UNODC Executive Director, and the US delegation took note of the interconnections between the various forms of illicit crimes across the globe, with the US legislators showing … Continue reading
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SAMHSA to spin results of 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health on Thursday
Link The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will unveil the results of the latest (2010) National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) at a press conference on Thursday, September 8. This is an annual affair where, … Continue reading
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The value of drug policy reform in our schools
Creating tomorrow’s activists, one at a time. Keep the passion, Ashley.
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Gil – How come you never write?
On August 27th, I caught a remark by President Calderón buried in the Honduras Weekly and the Latin American Herald Tribune: If Americans “are determined and resigned to consume drugs, then look for market alternatives that cancel out the criminals’ … Continue reading
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