Author Archives: Pete

Why Parents Should Support Legalizing Pot My son just started kindergarten. So naturally, I have been thinking a lot about the type of world and community in which I want him and our seven-year-old daughter to live. I am involved … Continue reading →

The organizations and web sites of those opposing Prop 19 have been really ridiculous — tired old nonsense that’s been disproved over and over. I was beginning to despair of finding a site that could possibly give us a decent … Continue reading →

You know how difficult it is to get prohibitionists to agree to debates or to appear in a public forum? They’re usually pretty much afraid to face us. Well, they finally came up with a format that was acceptable…. The … Continue reading →

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chastises the SEIU for endorsing Prop 19 because legalizing marijuana will bring risks to public safety, and… “It would also make California a laughingstock.” Via [FireDogLake

I was both busy and out of town the past couple of days, and need to catch up on reading the voluminous comments here. You guys certainly get some good discussions going…. There’s an interesting think piece in today’s Washington … Continue reading →

Still fighting. Two years after its introduction, Good Samaritan still stirs passions among students, officials. Seeing the passion, intelligence and determination shown by young SSDP members often makes me think that there’s hope for the future. Brian Doherty on Medical … Continue reading →

Remember that final scene in Harold and Kumar go to White Castle, where Kumar convinces Harold to go with him to Amsterdam, reminding him that marijuana is legal in the Netherlands? Well, that might just get them thrown in jail … Continue reading →

We had some entertainment last week with Stimson’s bizarre screed at the Heritage Foundation. Some others have joined in the game with some good stuff Steve Fox I have been working in marijuana policy reform for almost nine years now. … Continue reading →

Yeah, sure. That’s why they gave $10,000. Roger Salazar vs. Mason Tvert on CNN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYrt-t_Dzg4 [Thanks, jhelion, and h/t to Maria for title] And just for the record, we understand that there are beer makers who support Proposition 19 or … Continue reading →

A principled stance by Sierra Nevada beer (h/t to CelebStoner). From Sierra Nevada – We’ve been getting lots of calls and email regarding our stance on California’s Proposition 19-which would legalize marijuana if passed. A beer industry group surprised us … Continue reading →