Author Archives: Pete

The education system in England seems a bit more skeptical of climbing in bed with the drug warriors based on some of these reactions in Monday’s Sun: RADICAL plans for random drug-testing in schools triggered a furious backlash from teachers … Continue reading →

Link Tony Blair was tonight facing a wave of opposition from across the teaching profession over his plans for random drugs testing in schools. The move – which could see sniffer dogs in classrooms and pupils being ordered to give … Continue reading →

Robyn E Blumner of the St. Petersburg Times writes an outstanding column about how drug warriors are so afraid of the truth, that they continually resort to censorship. The beauty of Jefferson’s marketplace of ideas is that it opens our … Continue reading →

From today’s Herald Palladium in Michigan. SOUTH HAVEN — Facing a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge, South Haven High School’s assistant principal, Pat Conroy, resigned Friday, Schools Superintendent Dave Myers said… In his police report, South Haven Deputy Police Chief Tom … Continue reading →

Jacob Sullum at Reason has a great article about the ACLU lawsuit against the feds. Istook’s willingness to so blatantly violate the First Amendment plays into the hands of his opponents, who portray it as a sign of the drug … Continue reading →

The federal civil lawsuit regarding the death of Drug War Victim John Hirko is wrapping up. Earlier coverage is here. The Morning Call has been covering the story: The case is likely to go to the jury for deliberations today … Continue reading →

A couple of months ago, I discussed the idiotic and constitutionally challenged Oklahoma Representative Ernest Istook who didn’t like the fact that Change the Climate was running ads on the Metro calling for the legalization of marijuana. So he pushed … Continue reading →

Via Vice Squad: Andrea Barthwell is at it again in this OpEd in yesterday’s Chicago Tribune. Andrea is one of our Drug Czar’s Deputy Directors. Naturally, shortly after a medical marijuana bill is introduced in the state legislature, the feds … Continue reading →

“bullet” LastOneSpeaks points us to the transcript of an incredible speech on the floor of the House this week by Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, regarding the DEA’s meddling with pain management. Finally, I wish to express my hope that … Continue reading →

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