Author Archives: Pete

I’m not always aware of the various state-based or local-based reform groups, and sometimes forget that there are dedicated people working hard on changing state and local laws all the time whose efforts may not get national attention. I just … Continue reading →

So today, Attorney General Holder is supposed to be grilled by the Senate Judiciary Committee (going on right now). There’s a general sense that he will address the administration’s “response” to marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado. Update: HOLDER: “We … Continue reading →

I’m really kind of surprised that Forbes Magazine is giving space to an absolutely ignorant nut-job like Paul Johnson. The War On Drugs: A Defining Moment Johnson attempts to explain some of the terrible things that might happen if we … Continue reading →

“Follow the money.” Always good advice when considering the motivations of prohibitionists. Certainly it’s true with the true drug warriors, including DEA, police unions, etc. And, while the treatment industry is comprised of both the truly caring and the avariciously … Continue reading →

… he does. Remember the tragedy that I posted about a little while ago? A young man had been caught with a tiny amount of marijuana, and, aggravated by a police mistake, was in jeopardy of losing his career plans, … Continue reading →

A very powerful and fascinating read in Spiegel Online: Failing Drug War: When Cops Become Criminals When you follow the story of Martinez and his journey from fresh DEA agent to prison convict, what’s really fascinating is his own perception … Continue reading →

Josh Harkinson at Mother Jones: Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable On Tuesday, US Attorney General Eric Holder told America to expect a decision “soon” on how he’ll respond to the recent legalization of pot by Colorado and Washington state. To … Continue reading →

Holder promises marijuana verdict coming ‘soon’ I have no idea what that means. “We’re still in the process of reviewing both of the initiatives that were passed,” said Holder, speaking at the National Association of Attorney General annual conference in … Continue reading →

Lessons from some free Americans, taught on American soil. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Ku17CqdZg&feature=player_embedded

For many decades, part of the prohibition tactic was to make illegal drugs so taboo that even discussing them was considered improper. People even whispered when they said the word “marijuana” as if some Orwellian hidden government microphones might catch … Continue reading →