Author Archives: Pete Guither

At the end of this week, or early next week, the U.S. Senate committee that handles education is considering repealing or scaling back the law that strips financial aid from college students with drug convictions. SSDP’ers have been on top … Continue reading →

Take a moment and read this beautiful story over at The Conservative Voice by Joel Turtel about jury nullification. Quite inspiring. [Thanks, Casey]

This is a work of art. Dick Morris and Eileen McGann have the slimiest piece of work I’ve seen in some time in today’s New York Post: A Drug War Dilemma. The piece is actually about the Colombia free trade … Continue reading →

“bullet” Why are we so terrified of a psychotherapist who admits to having used hallucinogens that we won’t allow him to enter the country to visit his family? “bullet” Clergy in Illinois Join Push to OK Medical Pot “It comes … Continue reading →

Sorry I’ve been out of touch the past few days. It’s a very busy time at the university, with only a couple of weeks left for the year. And each year in April, the students have a four-square marathon to … Continue reading →

My posting is a little light right now due to a variety of events (and very little sleep) — and I know there’s a lot of interesting stuff going on, so talk amongst yourselves. “bullet” View RSS feed

Radley Balko has an absolute must-read post over at Hit and Run The more appropriate response to “more users” argument is “so what?” A slight rise in the number of recreational drug users is only a problem if you believe … Continue reading →

After what’s happened Orange County recently, I need to plug a wonderful company that makes organic soaps from ingredients including hemp oil — Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps. Go buy something from them. Here’s what happened: Don Bolles, drummer for “The … Continue reading →

“bullet” The Illinois State University chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy will have their Spring Hempfest this Thursday (April 19) from noon to 10 pm out on the quad. “bullet” If you’re near Portland, Oregon, you should check out … Continue reading →

Reformer: Two plus two equals four. Prohibitionist: No, you’re wrong. Apples are green. Check out this article The federal government should legalize and regulate drugs for recreational and medical use because they are too dangerous to leave in the hands … Continue reading →