Author Archives: Pete

It’s good to see the DEA/NSA story getting some traction. It’ll help some more people wake up to the systemic abuse of the law that is going on regularly in the name of the drug war. The notion of “parallel … Continue reading →

Other Agencies Clamor for Data N.S.A. Compiles The recent disclosures of agency activities by its former contractor Edward J. Snowden have led to widespread criticism that its surveillance operations go too far and have prompted lawmakers in Washington to talk … Continue reading →

So as far as I can tell, there hasn’t been a huge buzz about President Obama nominating ONDCP director Gil Kerlikowske for the post of Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. The best article about Kerlikowske’s planned departure is from … Continue reading →

So the INCB came out with strongly worded statements against Uruguay and its marijuana legalization, but instead of cowering and giving in… Uruguay President to defend legal marijuana at UN MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — A spokesman for Uruguay’s President Jose … Continue reading →

Sorry, but you need to read it. Father of murdered foster child speaks DFPS removed [Alex] from her parent’s home last November for “neglectful supervision.” Hill admits they were smoking pot when their daughter was asleep. “We never hurt our … Continue reading →

CNN has a pretty powerful investigative series on California’s dysfunctional treatment system: Rehab racket: Frauds, felons, and fakes Teens claim they were used as fake rehab clients Over $185 million per year of state and federal money goes into California’s … Continue reading →

I’ve been busy the past couple of weeks, and forgot about the fact that Drug WarRant just had a birthday. As of July 26, this blog is 11 years old. It’s hard to believe that it’s been that long. At … Continue reading →

Tweeted just now by Rafael LeMaitre, spokesperson for the ONDCP: News: President Obama announces intent to nominate @ONDCP Director Kerlikowske to serve as Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. Yes, this is the guy who’s made a living out of … Continue reading →

“As Nelson Mandela once said, ‘Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.’ Over … Continue reading →

Continuing on her crusade against marijuana as medicine (except when it’s sold by a company she works for), Andrea Barthwell has resurfaced in Ohio. Dr. Andrea Barthwell says she’s seen marijuana shops pop up like liquor stores. “These people move … Continue reading →