Author Archives: Pete

There’s an interesting, though completely fatally flawed OpEd in the Detroit News by former federal prosecutor Mark Osler: Drug policy: Moral crusade or business problem? At the root of this failure is a simple error: We have treated narcotics as … Continue reading →

I don’t usually post links to stories for which I am only able to read the teaser and the rest is behind a subscription paywall, but… I just couldn’t resist this opening, where Patrick Radden Keefe of the New Yorker … Continue reading →

I have a couple of minor predictions: 1. Over the next couple of years in states/localities that have legalized or otherwise reduced penalties for marijuana, there will be a variety of studies (of mixed legitimacy in methodology) that will show … Continue reading →

That’s right! Forget basketball, or music, or chess. Join the fun club where the main activity is taking drug tests. Pass them and you get to stay in the club and earn discounts from local businesses. Link McFarland hopes that … Continue reading →

Link Here at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, we are proud to work alongside veterans who lend their talent and energy to the important task of reducing drug use and its consequences across the country. I have a … Continue reading →

Resolution: NAACP SUPPORTS ALLOWING STATES TO DECREASE PENALTIES FOR LOW-LEVEL DRUG POSSESSION WHEREAS, as a result of the “War on Drugs” and mandatory minimum sentences imposed largely at the federal level, the prison population has exploded in the past few … Continue reading →

Andrew Sullivan has an outstanding column based on his appearance with David Frum on CNN to talk about marijuana. Marijuana and Moralism I know Ross will differ on the substance, but I doubt he will argue that my support for … Continue reading →

Eric T. Wright, Gladsden Times Students learn ‘drug free is way to be’ Wednesday afternoon, deputies visited Southside Elementary School and came with an armored vehicle, a horse, two motorcycles and a helicopter. Public Information Officer Natalie Barton said they … Continue reading →

It’s interesting how Mr. Sabet’s “friends” end up being so… passionate. I’ve been having a fun exchange with “Brian C,” who purports to be merely an interested reader checking out Kevin’s book, and yet feels the need to go to … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the voters in Portland, Maine legalized the possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for recreational purposes. The measure passed overwhelmingly with 70% of voters in favor. Note: it doesn’t legalize the sale or growing of marijuana, so … Continue reading →