Author Archives: Pete

I voted yesterday. Got one of those stickers to wear showing that I participated in democracy. Sometimes that makes me feel good. Unfortunately, many times it leaves me hollow. The good thing yesterday was that I actually got to participate … Continue reading →

O’Malley gets it wrong on medical marijuana by Eric E. Sterling On March 9, Gov. Martin O’Malleysaid he is likely to veto a medical marijuana law if the Maryland General Assembly passes one. His spokeswoman said he is concerned about … Continue reading →

Excellent editorial in the New York Times: Police Powers in New York Attorney General Eric Holder is rightly reviewing the constitutionally suspect surveillance practices that the New York City Police Department has employed against law-abiding Muslims. The Justice Department should … Continue reading →

The Air Force, the Army, the Senate… Voice of America Two high-ranking U.S. military commanders say Mexico’s violent war against drug cartels has moved into other parts of Central America. Air Force General Douglas Fraser, the head of the U.S. … Continue reading →

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition reports from the UN Drug Policy Meeting in Vienna. Even while several Latin American presidents are calling for an outright debate on drug legalization, delegates at the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting this week … Continue reading →

I am running myself ragged in New York, but having a splendid time. Giving walking tours each day to the students and then last night spend three hours as an audience member in a mask chasing performers at full speed … Continue reading →

Very early tomorrow morning, I’m heading for New York. I’m taking 19 students for a week of theatre and walking tours. They’ll be seeing “Sleep No More,” “Death of a Salesman,” “War Horse,” “Newsies,” and I’ll be scouting out “Best … Continue reading →

In the debates today and Tuesday (listed below), here are some prohibitionist tricks and traps to watch for… Numbers of use They like to cherry-pick certain numbers to show the success of criminalization (use of x is down among y … Continue reading →

Friday, March 9 The War on Drugs Has Failed. Is Legalization the Answer? James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University Friday (tomorrow) at Noon Eastern: Russ Belville vs. Kevin Sabet (should be interesting!) Live Stream Here’s … Continue reading →

Joe Biden brings the checkbook. US offers more aid to fight Central America drug crime Mr Biden said the US had supported Central America under a regional security initiative with some $361m (£230m) since 2008. “We’re asking our Congress for … Continue reading →