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In my post America the Ugly I referred to situations where people were getting deported from this country because of minor drug transgressions. Here’s how it worked: Jose Angel Carachuri-Rosendo, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was convicted … Continue reading →

This ridiculous notion keeps circulating in states by politicians looking for some easy votes from the ignorant, but now Hatch is trying for a national law. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has proposed an amendment to the jobs bill today that … Continue reading →

Philip Smith has the story of what appears to be not only a real tragedy, but an outrage. Cops Kill Father-to-Be in Botched Marijuana Raid A 21-year-old father-to-be was killed last Friday night by a Las Vegas Police Department narcotics … Continue reading →

The ONDCP has faced criticism for years for its media campaigns, wasting millions of taxpayer dollars on TV and print ads that have been shown to have zero effect (or in some cases, reverse effect) on young peoples’ attitudes about … Continue reading →

The cops in Verona, Virginia have a problem. It’s been nearly three months since the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office made its biggest marijuana seizure in the department’s history when it grabbed 1,840 pounds of packaged dope hidden inside a truck … Continue reading →

It’s good to be back, although I had an incredible time in the Big Apple. Took 70 people around the city, and saw six shows (which combined ended up receiving 11 Tony awards). Just got back last night, exhausted. It’ll … Continue reading →

Downsize DC has a added a new campaign for writing Congress. Its goal is to Help End the Mexican Civil War, and its message is simple: “Please bring peace to both Mexico and the United States by ending the War … Continue reading →

To follow up on Pete’s post regarding political conservatives favoring an end to prohibition I must add that now is a great chance to start working to place a drug policy reform candidate on the GOP 2012 presidential ticket.  We … Continue reading →

Thanks to Dan Linn for helping out while I’m in New York. Some others may stop in as well. I’ve got an incredibly busy schedule here with 70 people that I’m showing around New York, along with seeing shows every … Continue reading →

Each week, I read the all of the published letters to the editor on drug policy that are archived at the Media Awareness Project.  Then I select the five that clearly and concisely call for an end to drug prohibition, … Continue reading →