Author Archives: Pete

… or at least I hope not. I have for you another ridiculous OpEd, this one from USC Annenberg. Against Marijuana Legalization This particular OpEd focuses mostly on concerns regarding the inevitable commercialization of marijuana. As with alcohol, the government … Continue reading →

Tweet from Transform Drug Policy Trying to blame the Denver 420 shootings on marijuana is like trying to blame the Boston bombings on running #growup

Sorry to subject you to reporting from The Mail (if you follow the link), but they’ve got the quotes from Susan Sarandon’s Huffington Post video. [Susan Sarandon] said in a new interview that making the plant illegal is ‘racist’ and … Continue reading →

I’ve been busy helping students who are holding a four-square marathon to raise money. They do it every year (last year was 69 straight hours). So I’m there through the nights and cook grilled cheese and breakfast sandwiches for them. … Continue reading →

Gil Kerlikowske, Drug Czar, Opposes Marijuana Legalization Really? That’s news? It did get Kevin excited… Kevin Sabet tweet: Today: Gil Kerlikowske, Obama’s Drug Czar, Opposes Marijuana Legalization http://t.co/UbFX09Za5V Today. Like it was breaking news. Of course, we know it’s no … Continue reading →

From the Pew Trust: Report: No Easy Options for Feds in Legal Marijuana States The federal government may not have much choice but to continue its mellow attitude toward legal marijuana in Washington and Colorado. New laws legalizing recreational marijuana … Continue reading →

It’s good to be reminded every now and then who some of the players are. Last week’s ridiculous article in the Springfield, Illinois State-Journal Register: Guest Column: Marijuana not a safe or effective medicine by Peter Bensinger and Andrea Barthwell. … Continue reading →

Some good fun. The Colbert ReportGet More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Not sure if the embed is working properly. Here’s a link to the video.

I found this mildly interesting. DEA director Michele Leonhart is testifying before Congress today on the DEA budget. I took a look at her prepared remarks, and was struck by the lack of any reference to what is going on … Continue reading →