Author Archives: Pete

From a scientific, public health, and public policy perspective, needle exchange programs aren’t even controversial. They save lives, reduce disease, and don’t result in increased drug abuse. Yet politically, there are still flat-earthers out there somehow concerned about the message … Continue reading →

Welcome to those who participated in a most enjoyable event last night at Indiana University. I had a great time with my presentation, and a wonderful discussion with the folks there. Special kudos for making that wonderful Drug War Victims … Continue reading →

Former Blackwater gets rich as Afghan drug production hits record high Yet there is a clear winner in the anti-drug effort – not the Afghan people, but the infamous mercenary company formerly known as Blackwater. Statistics released on Tuesday reveal … Continue reading →

Talk Radio Host Bryan Fischer has been getting a lot of Twitter ridicule for this tweet regarding the situation in Indiana: This worry about Big Gay… sound familiar? It’s just like Kevin Sabet and his constant concern trolling about Big … Continue reading →

Doctors Group Opposes Student Drug Testing, reported by Tom Angell of Marijuana Majority A group representing 62,000 pediatricians said Monday that schools should not randomly drug test students.[…] Beyond drug testing’s futility, the group’s policy statement cites a number of … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, April 1 (no joke), I’m traveling to Indiana to talk about some bad laws (no, not that one… some others). This event is hosted by Young Americans for Liberty at Indiana University and Student Peace Alliance If you’re … Continue reading →

Colorado has responded to the Supreme court complaint by Nebraska and Oklahoma with this brief. I think it’s extremely well-written and well-argued, pointing out the absurdity of the claims by the other states. Here’s a taste: The Complaint, however, does … Continue reading →

On twitter: […] Now, is there any way to keep prohibition and limit the excesses of drug law enforcement? That’s the hard one. Yep. Kevin always talks about there being a way to solve the problems of the drug war … Continue reading →

Marijuana Arrests in Colorado After the Passage of Amendment 64 The report finds that since 2010, marijuana possession charges are down by more than 90%, marijuana cultivation charges are down by 96%, and marijuana distribution charges are down by 99%. … Continue reading →

Just for fun: 9 Reasons We Should Never, Never, Never, Ever Legalize Marijuana by Michael McCutcheon. Pretty convincing stuff. Consider this an open thread.