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In the Seattle Times, Roger A. Roffman writes Time to answer concerns to advance marijuana policy reform In it, he implies that he finds common cause with marijuana reform, but has some important advice for us. I believe, however, that … Continue reading →

Still on the road, but hoped to have more wifi access by now. Unfortunately, the friends I’m staying with in Chicago have temporarily lost their wifi, so I’m finally blogging in the lobby of the theatre before my show. Norm … Continue reading →

The new Director of the UNODC http://transform-drugs.blogspot.com/2010/07/giant-leap-backwards-as-ban-ki-moon.html

I’m away from wifi and trying to post from my iPhone.. George Will has a fascinating and strange piece about prohibition in the Washington Post. “Another round of Prohibition, anyone?” http://bit.ly/9bDpF8 After the first few years, alcohol consumption dropped only … Continue reading →

Alice Huffman, President of the California NAACP: Marijuana Law Reform Is a Civil Rights Issue As leaders of the California NAACP, it is our mission to eradicate injustice and continue the fight for civil rights and social justice wherever and … Continue reading →

UN Drug Policy in the Dark Ages — a good article by David Borden. UN drug chief Antonio Maria Costa had this to say about the Colombians: “The drug control policies adopted by the Colombian government over the past few … Continue reading →

As a follow-up to the California NAACP endorsement of the marijuana legalization referendum… There have been a several loud outcries against the California NAACP, some claiming that the NAACP has no business in this question, given that marijuana legalization is … Continue reading →

This article by Justin Scheck in the Wall Street Journal really points out why law enforcement is so opposed to any loosening of marijuana laws. hasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko, his budget under pressure in a weak economy, has laid … Continue reading →

Drug traffickers can. Ecuador authorities seize drug-smuggling sub The vessel utilized twin screws and was diesel electric-powered, the agency said. It was about 30 meters (98 feet) long and nearly 3 meters (nine feet) high from the deck plates to … Continue reading →

I’m off to visit my folks this week. My mom turns 88 today and my dad turns 88 on Wednesday. I’ll post whenever I have wifi access. Today, I thought it would be a good idea to read an important … Continue reading →