Author Archives: Pete Guither

If there’s anyone who has a finger on the pulse of Congress when it comes to drug policy reform, it’s probably Howard Wooldridge. LEAP’s cowboy-hat-wearing lobbyist has become a familiar figure in the Washington corridors. His LEAP on the Hill … Continue reading →

An interesting article in Newsweek: Colombia’s Failed Drug War. By some measures lvaro Uribe is the world’s most successful head of state. Since taking office in 2002, the president of Colombia has routed the ELN terrorist group, broken the FARC … Continue reading →

And? Massachusetts officially decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana yesterday, but many police departments across the state were essentially ignoring the voter-passed law, saying they would not even bother to ticket people they see smoking marijuana. OK. I think … Continue reading →

It seems that the incessant complaining by law enforcement in Massachusetts about the problems they’ll have administering the new marijuana decrim is starting to get some blowback. Herald News Editorial: Don’t Complicate Pot Law The only ones unclear about what … Continue reading →

Well, I’m finally back from some excellent quality time with family (which did include some good discussions about drug policy — they’ve come so far…). I’ve been really out of touch (having to depend on television(!) for news and information), … Continue reading →

I got a moment to get to the library in Antigo, Wisconsin and get me some internet, and lo and behold, the questions are back at Change.gov! I couldn’t put in the full question I had intended in my earlier … Continue reading →

Had a brief window of internet access in Iowa, but expect very little where I’m headed next in Wisconsin. What are your hopes for the New Year?

“bullet” (Arizona) Goddard Might Consider Legalized Marijuana Attorney General Terry Goddard said Tuesday he might be willing to consider legalizing marijuana if a way can be found to control its distribution – and figure out who has been smoking it. … Continue reading →

Happy Holidays! I’m off to visit my dad in Quincy, Illinois, my mom in Indianola, Iowa and my sister in White Lake, Wisconsin. For the next week or so, I’ll have very limited access to the internet. I’ll try to … Continue reading →

There appears to be no rush to re-open the “Open for Questions” at Change.gov, although there are discussions going on there. However, the questions are speculation are not going away, and I think that’s a good thing. “bullet” If Obama … Continue reading →