Author Archives: Pete Guither

This is a repeat from last year, but I think worth repeating (and I’ve updated the information at the end). So as you relax with your family and turkey today, take a moment to read: A story for Thanksgiving (Isidro … Continue reading →

I am so sick of drug warriors telling us that marijuana is not medicine, and that it’s dangerous because it hasn’t gone through a certain set of approval hoops, including FDA approval. This, despite the fact that marijuana has been … Continue reading →

Loretta at the US Marijuana Party Blog is reporting a sophisticated Denial of Service internet attack on a number of Canadian cannabis and activist websites. She notes that the timing is suspect as it coincides with planning efforts for a … Continue reading →

Be sure to check out the investigative report over at Grits for Breakfast on a “Gypsy Cop” (Part 1 and Part 2). This series really highlights how out-of-control drug task forces are in terms of accountability. A system that allows … Continue reading →

Posted today at Alternet, A Prohibition-Style Crime Wave, by Anthony Gregory, The Independent Institute: the more the government spends on the drug war, the more violent crime increases. Eliminating drug prohibition could reduce the homicide rate in the U.S. by … Continue reading →

I now have a guide to the Raich v. Ashcroft case available. Check it out and let me know what you think.

A couple of things to talk about regarding law enforcement and prohibition. “bullet” A fascinating article in Sunday’s Summit Daily News: The Task at Hand, by Reid Williams, comparing the approaches to the drug war in different counties in Colorado. … Continue reading →

Scott sent me a great sound file — it’s a very interesting clip from a radio program in Bristol, VA (WFHG FM) on November 7th. It’s a little under 11 minutes long, and I’ve reduced it to around 4.95 megs … Continue reading →

In the December 1, 2004 issue, the Scientific American editorial Marijuana Research starts out with a very brief point that conclusively demonstrates the obvious logic behind a call for marijuana research. The human brain naturally produces and processes compounds closely … Continue reading →

“bullet” If you live in Illinois, Drug Policy Alliance has issued an action alert regarding a bill on Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s desk that would make it easier for Illinoisans with nonviolent drug convictions to find jobs — by sealing their … Continue reading →