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Why is Marijuana Illegal?

The most popular article in the history of Drug WarRant. Gives the depressing but true background of lies that led to today’s prohibition of this plant.

Drug War Victims

Tragic deaths resulting from the tactics of the drug war, from 8-year-old Xavier Bennett to 88-year-old Kathryn Johnston.

Drug War Videos

A mix of fun and enlightening videos about drugs and the drug war.

The Drug Czar is Required by Law to Lie

Did you know that Congress passed a law the specifically requires the White Office Office of National Drug Policy to work to oppose any form of legalization, regardless of the facts? Here’s the story.

The entire philosophy behind SWAT-style drug raids is that the death of a mother, a child, or the family pet is an acceptable risk to prevent flushing.

Deep Thoughts About the Drug War

Short “Guitherisms” attempting to shed a kind of sanity on an insane war.

Len Bias – the death that ushered in two decades of destruction

How a basketball player’s death changed much of the course of modern history, including expanding the most racist social program since slavery.

Bong Hits 4 Jesus

A detailed analysis of the Supreme Court case, complete with links to case files.

Raich v. Ashcroft

Detailed analysis of the historic Supreme Court Case, including links to all case materials.

DEA Bad Girl Michele Leonhart

Our current acting DEA administrator has some questionable history.

Karen Tandy and the DEA: Can Congress Get a Clue?

A report on former DEA head Karen Tandy’s Confirmation Hearing.

Increase in Burger Abuse Seen

Some satire, just for fun, using burgers as an analogy for pot.

If I were Contrarian-King of the United States

Satire piece based on what I would do if I was King and decided to be contrarian.

Hammer Down, Pop Up

A Child’s Game?

Irvin Rosenfeld and the Compassionate IND

Medical Marijuana Proof and Government Lies.

Andrea Barthwell, caught red-handed

Andrea caught falsifying sponsorships for her Illinois Marijuana Lectures

Andrea Barthwell, Snake Oil Salesman

After years of proclaiming that marijuana had no medical value, the salesman goes to work selling… medical marijuana.

A story for Thanksgiving

The story of Isidro and Teresa Aviles

Who’s Who in Drug Prohibition

A brief rundown of some of the top prohibitionists.

A Day at the Museum

The story of my run-in with the Museum of Science and Industry when protesting the DEA exhibit there.

Rand and American Enterprise Institute Studies – Indictments of Federal Drug Policy

Even with blinders on, two studies can see the rotting carcass of our drug policy.

darkcycle on So, on drug raids, they knock and then wait 40 minutes before busting down the door. Right?: “Yeah….my thoughts exactly. In fact, my thoughts went along the lines of “Golly, who would ever guess that people who…” Jun 29, 12:30

Servetus on So, on drug raids, they knock and then wait 40 minutes before busting down the door. Right?: “Bogus BS. If a person is self medicating for a disease using cannabis, then the person with a disease is…” Jun 28, 19:42

Great Harry's Ghost! on So, on drug raids, they knock and then wait 40 minutes before busting down the door. Right?: “Weed users nearly 25% more likely to need emergency care and hospitalization” Jun 28, 10:23

darkcycle on So, on drug raids, they knock and then wait 40 minutes before busting down the door. Right?: “Was great meeting you, NorCal. That was a highlight of that year for me, for sure. Nextime you find yourself…” Jun 27, 13:05

NorCalNative on So, on drug raids, they knock and then wait 40 minutes before busting down the door. Right?: “Thanks Allan. It’s both awesome and weird. One of the cool things that happened after the fire was the opportunity…” Jun 24, 13:04

Great Harry's Ghost! on So, on drug raids, they knock and then wait 40 minutes before busting down the door. Right?: “Good for you NCN! glad to hear that…” Jun 22, 21:14

Servetus on So, on drug raids, they knock and then wait 40 minutes before busting down the door. Right?: “The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and the University of Turku in Finland have advanced medical understanding of the…” Jun 17, 22:04

Servetus on Rachel Hoffman: “The Ukraine has decriminalized medicinal use of cannabis: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/ukraine-decriminalizes-medical-marijuana-pleasantly-surprising-advocates-and-patients/ar-AAYbwS2” Jun 12, 13:38