Author Archives: Pete

I’m feeling even better about the victory with my petition to the ONDCP today. We’ve known that this push to talk about drugged driving was leading to a policy effort, and today’s post at the drug czar’s “blog” makes it … Continue reading →

How did I manage to miss the fact that one of the top progressive political blogging sites is planning a legalization campaign? I’ve not really followed Jane Hamsher’s FireDogLake much, although I’ve been aware that she’s often worked with civil … Continue reading →

I received this letter in my mailbox today in response to my petition: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY Washington, DC April 15, 2010 Mr. Peter Guither 909 W. Market Street Bloomington, IL 61701 Dear … Continue reading →

420: Put Down That Joint and Pick Up a Pen by Norm Stamper You don’t have to be a Californian to strike a blow for freedom and justice. As a voter and/or a toker, perhaps at 4:20 on 4/20/10 you’ll … Continue reading →

From Reason.

I know we’ve gotten a bit excited about the excellent hearing conducted by Representative Kucinich this week. Some have wondered what it will mean. One powerful hearing like that one will not mean the end of the ONDCP, or the … Continue reading →

They’re certainly not getting honest, but at least they’re learning that they can’t get away with the obvious lies. It’s been over 30 days since I submitted my Petition for Correction Under teh ONDCP Information Quality Guidelines regarding their misuse … Continue reading →

From Drug War Chronicle: A coca-based soft drink went on sale in Bolivia this week. Coca Colla, made from the coca leaf and named after Bolivia’s indigenous Colla people, is the latest manifestation of President Evo Morales’ quest to expand … Continue reading →

Comedian Lewis Black starts talking about the legalization of marijuana Enough is enough. And I don’t even smoke the stuff, but if we are going to pay for anything we have to find ways to raise money, and here’s one. … Continue reading →

We had some fun here yesterday with Dennis Kucinich’s hearing, putting Drug Czar Kerlikowske on the spot. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch it here Ethan Nadelmann’s testimony is after the jump. I’m spending a couple of … Continue reading →