Author Archives: Pete

Ethan Nadelmann’s Farewell Letter to Drug Policy Alliance Staff The time has come for me to step aside as executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance. This is just about the toughest decision I’ve ever made but it feels like … Continue reading →

Tom Angell has been consistently ahead of the pack on all things related to marijuana news and politics – he’s had a great connection with lawmakers as well. Now he has a new email newsletter, currently titled “Generic Marijuana Newsletter.” … Continue reading →

Obama grants final 330 commutations to nonviolent drug offenders Obama didn’t seriously focus on pardons and commutations until 2014, two years into his second term. But, on Thursday, his last full day in office, Obama announced 330 more commutations, bringing … Continue reading →

DEA Experts Call for Better Link Between Drug and Terrorism Policy Executive Editor Tom Julia interviewed Mike Chapman, Richard Fiano, Derek Maltz and Steve Murphy for 90 minutes about federal drug policy and how the Trump Administration can better combat … Continue reading →

Marijuana legalization supporters to hand out 4,200 joints at Trump inauguration Marijuana legalization activists in the nation’s capital plan to hand out thousands of joints during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as a way to raise awareness of about the fragility … Continue reading →

Interactive Map: International Drug Policy Developments of 2016 Nice global perspective on developments. A lot is still going on.

Hope everyone on the couch is having an enjoyable holiday season. Best wishes to all from DrugWarRant. If you’re fortunate enough to have family, cherish that time. Off to spend Christmas Day with my grand-nephews.

Regulated markets for adults have not made it easier for younger people to get marijuana. U.S. News The latest Monitoring the Future survey is out. Actual use of the drug dropped among 8th grade students and stagnated among 12th graders. … Continue reading →

Mexico quietly marks 10 years of drug war Ten years after Mexican troops were unleashed against drug cartels, the country will mark the anniversary without fanfare on Sunday, with murders rising again and the military eager to return to barracks. … Continue reading →

Maybe it’s just the inundation of crap I have in my Facebook feed right now that’s making me want to retreat from the news, but I’m having a hard time focusing on drug policy (that, and the fact that I’m … Continue reading →