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The DEA head’s performance in the House hearings has been getting play all over. Chart: What The DEA Refuses To Admit About Drugs in U.S. News and World Report is just one example. Having it as the top story on … Continue reading →

Top DEA agent won’t admit heroin more harmful than marijuana During a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, Drug Enforcement Administrator Michele Leonhart repeatedly refused to admit that anything was more addictive or harmful than marijuana. Democratic Rep. Jared Polis … Continue reading →

Let’s have some fun. Somebody tipped me to this bizarre piece saying “worth a read”… END THE VIOLENCE, LEGALIZE ALL DRUGS – A PIPE DREAM by Devvy, The Dynamite Redhead (!) Yep. She describes herself as an independent voter and … Continue reading →

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On one hand, we have No on 64 – website aimed at stopping marijuana legalization in Colorado. What’s on top of the webpage? Amendment 64 would: Make Colorado the first state to try to profit from the legalization of marijuana … Continue reading →

The Chicago Sun-Times discusses the proposal to decriminalize minor possession of marijuana in Chicago. Thanks to Dan, who pointed out this bit: From the DEA’s perspective, the battle over drugs in Chicago is on a much higher level. “I am … Continue reading →

A must-read in yesterday’s L.A. Times: A former L.A. cop calls for legalizing drugs Of course, we’re all familiar with the excellent Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, and Stephen Downing does an excellent job making their case. The way he sees … Continue reading →

I’m sure a lot of you are familiar with Camp Zoe in Missouri (owned by James Tebeau) and the travesty going on there. I’ve written about it here before. If it’s new to you, it’s a good idea to learn … Continue reading →

I had to include this video, because the subject matter is extremely important to all of us, regardless of its specific relevance to drug policy, and because when the government decides it is above the law it affects all policy, … Continue reading →

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee signs marijuana decriminalization bill Today, Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (I) signed legislation (PDF) into law that will reform how Rhode Island penalizes the simple possession of up to an ounce of marijuana (PDF). Currently, … Continue reading →