Author Archives: Pete

Americans for Forfeiture Reform reports: OIG releases and audit of DEA adoptive seizure process and equitable sharing requests Of instances involving federal adoption of assets seized, 65% of reported samples required DEA headquarter approval to adopt the seizure because the … Continue reading →

Latin American Leaders: UN should promote debate on alternatives to fighting drug trafficking Calderon, Santos, and Molina all hit on this theme, without explicitly mentioning legalization (“market alternatives” was used again), but making it clear that the current policy wasn’t … Continue reading →

We have a ton of problems here in the United States with out-of-control prosecutors who seem to be completely unaccountable (and immune to lawsuits when they abuse their position). We’re not the only ones with that problem. Check out this … Continue reading →

Seems promising… Dear Hillary, I am writing to apply for the post of drug war publicist for your Mexico Drug War. I have over ten years of experience publicizing various aspects of the drug war and believe that I could … Continue reading →

Seven Sensational Drug Documentaries Romney Fat Cat’s Reefer Madness – Maia Szalavitz shines a light on the Semblers. Seattle Times Editorial: Approve Initiative 502 – It’s time to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana. Tweets. Kevin Sabet: In the South Bronx, … Continue reading →

A rather curious article by Baker Institute fellow Gary Hale, former chief of intelligence in the Houston Field Division of the DEA: Legalization of marijuana: When, not if He calls himself a pragmatist who is neither for nor against legalization, … Continue reading →

I’m in Tulsa, Oklahoma until Sunday, attending the Experiential Classroom througn OU. I’ve got homework and everything, so I’ll probably be swamped. Ten Huge Issues Being Ignored in the Presidential Campaign. ThinkProgress has this piece out and it’s nice to … Continue reading →

Ring the bells. The long effort has finally paid off! Colombia’s president says last big drug lord has been captured BOGOTA, Colombia –  President Juan Manuel Santos announced Tuesday evening that a man he described as Colombia’s last big-time drug … Continue reading →

Nice coverage by Phillip Smith over at StoptheDrugWar.org: Bolivia, Venezuela Reject US Drug Criticism “I hereby designate Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as countries that have failed demonstrably during the previous 12 months to make substantial efforts to adhere to their … Continue reading →

Mike Riggs over at Hit and Run brings us the winner of the day: Wilmington, Massachusetts Police Chief Michael Begonis. “Illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism to some extent,” said Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis. “It is … Continue reading →