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Really?!?
SNL takes on the Michael Phelps story: Update: For those out of the country who can’t get the video, here’s a transcript. It loses something without Seth Meyers’ delivery, but just imagine his intensely earnest sarcasm. On Thursday, Kelloggs announced … Continue reading
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Canadian Newspaper moves to supporting consideration of Legalization
This kind of thing is definitely encouraging. Editorial: This newspaper has traditionally opposed the legalization of drugs. […] There is mounting evidence the so-called War on Drugs can’t be won — and too many people are dying while it’s being … Continue reading
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Busts mean never having to say you’re sorry
Burlington, NC police received an anonymous tip that methamphetamines were being manufactured in a house where Jessica Garrison lives with her 2-year-old daughter and her pet Chow-Chow. They were smart enough not to bust in on her at home, instead … Continue reading
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Can’t they even try to make a legitimate case against marijuana legalization?
I mean, this is just embarrassing. In a college paper debate at Oklahoma State University, we have The burning question: Should marijuana be legalized? Anti- And what argument does Meg Foster present for keeping marijuana illegal? On Aug. 17, 2007, … Continue reading
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Have some cold cereal
Are you familiar with Malt-O-Meal cold cereals? They come in bags, usually at the end of the cereal aisle, they’re easy to reseal, have less packaging (good for the environment), usually win in nutritional comparisons, and are less expensive than … Continue reading
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Drug Tourism in the Netherlands
Drug Reporter: Smoking without Borders — a 10-minute film by the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union about drug tourism in the Netherlands. Smoking without Borders from Hungarian Civil Liberties Union on Vimeo. Their conclusions: 1) The problem of drug tourism is … Continue reading
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Open Thread
“bullet” It’s nice to know that we’re not the only place that does really stupid drug war stuff. In Manila, authorities were spray-painting warnings on the houses of suspected drug “personalities.” This generated some criticism from human rights advocates (you … Continue reading
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Zero Tolerance goes even more horribly wrong.
Mindy Herrick has taught at Roberts Elementary for 17 years. She sounds like one of most incredible and inspirational teachers ever. In 2006-7, she was teacher of the year for the entire school district. Read the article and you’ll find … Continue reading
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Non-Obama Thread
Because you need to talk about other things, too. What do you want to talk about regarding drug policy that doesn’t involve the President or administration?
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White House: DEA is out-of-control rogue agency
Well, the White House didn’t say that exactly, but read between the lines… In today’s Washington Times The White House said it expects those kinds of raids to end once Mr. Obama nominates someone to take charge of DEA, which … Continue reading
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