Author Archives: Pete Guither

Follow-up to yesterday’s post… REDDING — Join the math club, take a drug test. That was the rule in the Shasta Union High School District until today, when a California Superior Court judge put a stop to the district’s policy … Continue reading →

This is how politicians cover themselves. ‹I think it‰s time for a debate (regarding taxing and regulating the sale of cannabis for adults). I think all of those ideas of creating extra revenues, I‰m always for an open debate on … Continue reading →

This kind of student awareness is gratifying to see. A Shasta County Superior Court judge will rule Wednesday on a temporary injunction sought by a group of students hoping to block Shasta Union High School District’s drug-testing policy. […] An … Continue reading →

One of most important advantages we talk about regarding legalization and regulation is getting rid of the violence, destruction, and corruption that is an inevitable part of the massive black market operation that is an inevitable by-product of prohibition. Clearly … Continue reading →

Not that he’s any more qualified to speak about legalization than anyone else, but he is a big name (and his statement is already getting some press). Michael Douglas is urging U.S. government officials to consider legalizing the use of … Continue reading →

Kitsap County Prosector Chris Casad is uncomfortable with the notion of Constitutional protection of individual rights, partly because he feels his cops are incapable of doing their jobs if they have to do it, you know, legally. This is in … Continue reading →

When I’m searching through the volumes of drug war-related news that comes out each day, I’m occasionally struck by something just plain bizarre – a point of view that is hilariously sad. Daniel McElwain’s views are pretty much irrelevant as … Continue reading →

“bullet” Poll shows increased support for marijuana decrim 45. In general, do you favor or oppose legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use? Favor Oppose No opinion 4/24/09 46 52 2 10/24/02* 39 53 8 5/27/97 … Continue reading →

The opposition is getting desperate and pathetic simultaneously. And yes, Andrea Barthwell has returned like some thrice-dead zombie. But opponents of the idea, which included various Illinois law enforcement groups, say the bill is narly impossible to enforce and that … Continue reading →

“bullet” New Hampshire Senate passed its medical marijuana bill 14-10. “bullet” Illinois religious leaders call for medical marijuana More than 60 religious leaders in Illinois are calling on state senators this week to pass a bill that would allow patients … Continue reading →