Author Archives: Pete

I always get a perverse kick out of the cluelessness of these things… Goa’s Sunburn festival to be drug free Panaji, Dec 16 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Sunday he will ensure that the Sunburn 2012 music festival … Continue reading →

So says President Obama to Barbara Walters. Marijuana Users Not High Priority for President Obama President Obama says recreational users of marijuana in states that have legalized the substance should not be a “top priority” of federal law enforcement officials … Continue reading →

Outrageous HSBC Settlement Proves the Drug War is a Joke by Matt Taibbi at Rolling Stone Patrick Leahy Floats Legalizing Marijuana Possession At Federal Level For Pro-Pot States – nice progress to get that kind of gesture from a senator … Continue reading →

A very powerful piece in the New York Times by John Tierney has really been affecting people. It’s hard to read the story of Stephanie George and not get pissed off. Mandatory Sentences Face Growing Skepticism Also, check out this … Continue reading →

Boy, did I just waste a chunk of my life. Wish I could get it back. Here’s my first mistake: Reading Kevin Sabet’s tweets today, which included this one: Thoughtful Natl Review piece,Caulkins/Lee: “the arguments for legalization often overlook considerable … Continue reading →

It seems that at least once a week, we hear some breathless announcement that X activity has been found to be linked with Y behavior. Correlation seems to be the social science tool du jour, and the media eats it … Continue reading →

December 10, 2012: It officially became legal for people in Colorado to possess an ounce of marijuana or up to 6 plants under state law. Marijuana Legalized in Colorado with Hickenlooper Proclamation He tweeted his declaration Monday and sent an … Continue reading →

I don’t pretend to understand the political structure and procedures nearly as well as I do for the U.S., but there has been a new report put out by the Home Affairs Committee of the House of Commons on drug … Continue reading →

I know, I know. I have a friend who teaches at-risk youth and she’d really like to show them the “Breaking the Taboo” film, but it would be better if she could also show a film with a different perspective … Continue reading →

Tommy Chong is interviewed on The Young Turks and he seems outright optimistic about the future after the votes in Washington and Colorado. “Huge, huge difference. It’s going to bring about the legalization of hemp, for instance […] It’s also … Continue reading →