Author Archives: Pete

At least that’s apparently the view Iran has of drug offenders. Reminiscent of over-the-top villian movies where the bad guy tortures his victim to death, and then brings them back to life in order to exact more torture… Iran to … Continue reading →

I’m pretty sure that I’ve talked about the Sunrise police before, but this is an amazing investigative report in the Sun Sentinel: Cops. Cash. Cocaine. How Sunrise police make millions selling drugs by Megan O’Matz and John Maines. In most … Continue reading →

Ethan gave a particularly stirring and effective speech at the Nantucket Project last week. I enjoyed this quote defining who we are as drug policy reformers: We’re the people who love drugs, we’re the people who hate drugs, we’re the … Continue reading →

Rochester, New York, police apparently never heard of the First Amendment’s right to assemble. ‘Drug free zones’ proposal for Rochester neighborhoods Rochester City Council member Adam McFadden is proposing a law that would create drug free zones in the city … Continue reading →

So this is how science is conducted? Cannabis causing strokes in young people, Irish medic says When the blood vessel was examined by a neuropathologist, they found that the lining had “grossly thickened” and blocked off the artery resulting in … Continue reading →

Having a government shutdown while the DEA goes to work is like not having enough money to buy food for your children while still buying bullets to shoot yourself in the foot.

The Economist has been holding a week-long debate on the question of “Should Cannabis be Legal Everywhere” between Ethan Nadelmann and Neil McKeganey, moderated by Josie Delap. There’s certainly no doubt among the internet community as to who is winning … Continue reading →

Many years ago, this used to be my hometown paper. Things sure have changed. Don’t imprison this cancer patient – Quad City Times Editorial Board. Investigators turned up no evidence of a widespread dope-dealing operation foisting marijuana into the hands … Continue reading →

Disappointing, though probably not surprising… US Supreme Court Rejects Marijuana Reclassification Appeal The US Supreme Court Monday declined to hear an appeal from medical marijuana advocacy groups who had challenged the DEA’s decision to maintain marijuana’s status as a Schedule … Continue reading →

Thanks to all those who came out for my talk today on the Drug War’s Assault on Justice. We had a nice discussion afterward. And thanks again to the sponsors: Bloomington-Normal Coalition for Peace and Justice Common Action Free School … Continue reading →