Author Archives: Pete Guither

Here’s an interesting turn of events. Monday, an e-mail from the mayor surfaced, urging those who are against the resolution to make sure they are heard, because “the pot heads” have sent their message. You know, we’ve gotten used to … Continue reading →

Bush appointee DEA Head Michele Leonhart flipped a going-away bird at science and the medical marijuana movement by rejecting the formal recommendation of DEA Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Mary Ellen Bittner, and refusing to end the government monopoly on marijuana … Continue reading →

So on Monday, President-elect Obama will be visiting with Mexican President Felipe Calderon. I don’t expect much of real value to come from this meeting. But still, the lede in the AP story appearing in papers all over the country … Continue reading →

“bullet” You may have noticed a new thing on each post – the “share” button at the lower right. If you pass your mouse over it, it drops down to give a number of options for sharing the post with … Continue reading →

LEAP’s Terry Nelson has an excellent guest column in the El Paso Times: Legalized drugs only way to halt cartels. Naturally, that’s started the comment thread again — this time the stupids seem to be focusing on #3 (no point … Continue reading →

Propaganda spoof from the “Dazed and Confused” DVD (running time: 4:20)

Via NORML and D’Alliance “bullet” January 16 on NBC: Dateline. Hour-long profile on the tragic death of Rachel Hoffman. “bullet” January 16 at 10 pm (Eastern) (tentative) on ABC: 20/20. Feature on convicted medical marijuana provider Charlie Lynch. “bullet” January … Continue reading →

This time delivered by incoming Press Secretary Robert Gibbs in a five minute video. So, the big question — how did they manage to avoid talking about drug policy this time considering all the top-rated questions that were asked on … Continue reading →

Lots of stuff going on and some great stuff to read. I usually include the Drug War Chronicle in my Friday Open Threads, but I want to make sure you don’t skip over it this week. The feature article: DEA … Continue reading →

The recent comments to various articles in the El Paso story yesterday reminded me of one of the frustrating parts of being in drug policy reform and, well, having a brain. It’s the incredibly stupid arguments that reappear time and … Continue reading →