Author Archives: Pete

Via Glenn Greenwald… ‘Marijuana changed us from Nazis to peace-loving hippies’: Twin sisters who sparked outrage with pop band named after gas used to kill Jews claim they’ve grown up Now, however, at the age of 20, the twins have … Continue reading →

Via Radley Balko… NHP Troopers Sue Department Over K-9 Program LAS VEGAS — A group of Nevada Highway Patrol troopers and a retired police sergeant have filed a racketeering complaint against the NHP and Las Vegas Metro Police in U.S. … Continue reading →

Billboard on carding children: Dear Dad: Here’s their website.

Nice piece on The Daily Show The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Of Vice and Men – New York Weed Bill Dies & Chris Christie’s Veto Threat www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor … Continue reading →

One in five young people…

Chicago to Decriminalize Marijuana The Chicago City Council passed — by a vote of 43 to 2 — an ordinance today that will decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. People caught with less than half an ounce of marijuana may now … Continue reading →

Tech week for my show in Chicago, which opens on Friday. It’s going great, but keeping me busy. I’ll be posting more about it later, but in case you’re interested, it’s The Living Canvas: Eureka! running June 29 – August … Continue reading →

The DEA head’s performance in the House hearings has been getting play all over. Chart: What The DEA Refuses To Admit About Drugs in U.S. News and World Report is just one example. Having it as the top story on … Continue reading →

Top DEA agent won’t admit heroin more harmful than marijuana During a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, Drug Enforcement Administrator Michele Leonhart repeatedly refused to admit that anything was more addictive or harmful than marijuana. Democratic Rep. Jared Polis … Continue reading →

Let’s have some fun. Somebody tipped me to this bizarre piece saying “worth a read”… END THE VIOLENCE, LEGALIZE ALL DRUGS – A PIPE DREAM by Devvy, The Dynamite Redhead (!) Yep. She describes herself as an independent voter and … Continue reading →