Monthly Archives: November 2011

Ray Fisman at Slate bring us Narco Economics. A new study that could help Mexico win its war on drug traffickers. This article spends most of its time discussing the interesting concept of “forensic economics” being explored by student Melissa … Continue reading →

Count the Costs is an international organization that focuses on the costs of the war on drugs. They have just released an environmental briefing (pdf) discussing the costs of the war on drugs to the environment. Send this to all … Continue reading →

Denver Post: Report shows fewer traffic fatalities after states pass medical-pot laws The passage of state medical-marijuana laws is associated with a subsequent drop in the rate of traffic fatalities, according to a newly released study by two university professors. … Continue reading →

It’s been discussed a bit in comments, but it’s important to note once again just how horrible Newt would be. Chris Moody Interview with Newt Three Republican presidential candidates have shown an openness to handing over control of drugs and … Continue reading →

There’s a pretty cool guy named Carlo Garcia (who happens to be a friend of mine) who created quite a stir by spending a year giving a small amount to a different charity each day and blogging about it. (see … Continue reading →

Drone. Looks like it may be time to freshen up the paint on my rooftop. The LA Times discusses the potential expanded use of drones in the U.S. (you know, a variation of the kind of thing we’ve been using … Continue reading →

Senators apparently decide the U.S. Constitution, individual rights, and limits on government are “quaint concepts” in this post-911-opportunity world. ACLU The Senate is going to vote on whether Congress will give this president—and every future president — the power to … Continue reading →

Top story: Driven By Drug War Incentives, Cops Target Pot Smokers, Brush Off Victims Of Violent Crime by Radley Balko at Huffington Post Arresting people for assaults, beatings and robberies doesn’t bring money back to police departments, but drug cases … Continue reading →

Fernando Henrique Cardoso must be reading my blog… Amsterdam, November 22, 2011 – “Would legal regulation and control of drugs better protect children?” is a question posed by former President of Brazil, Fernando Henrique Cardoso in an editorial to be … Continue reading →

In the Ottawa Citizen: Kelly Egan: Pot problem: parents won’t go for legalization Ordinary people are not going to read academic studies, unravel complex science on addictions, or solve a harm-benefit equation. They are probably going to ask themselves: Would … Continue reading →