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The cost of the drug war is just simply overwhelming… MIAMI — Public defenders’ offices in at least seven states are refusing to take on new cases or have sued to limit them, citing overwhelming workloads that they say undermine … Continue reading →

Remember when Joseph Frederick lost his famous Bong Hits 4 Jesus case in the Supreme Court? Well, there were a few extra issues lying around that didn’t get included in the first case (having to do with the school violating … Continue reading →

Sgt. Joseph Chavalia, the killer of unarmed Tarika Wilson in her own home, returns to work this week. He won’t be patrolling streets right now, because “…we also have to be concerned with his safety, and quite frankly, the safety … Continue reading →

Bolivia’s Evo Morales did more than kick out the DEA last week. He made some powerful charges. Presidential Minister Juan Ramon Quintana presented a series of documents and press clippings at a news conference, which he described as “object data” … Continue reading →

This OpEd by Richard M. Evans in several papers in Massachusetts says it right. Don’t look now, but the resounding two-to-one victory of Question 2, the marijuana decriminalization initiative, may well turn out to be a blessing to Gov. Deval … Continue reading →

Hawaii Tribune Herald The Police Department won’t ease enforcement of marijuana laws following the passage of a ballot initiative making that the “lowest law enforcement priority.” “No. 1, it’s not a law. It’s a resolution,” Police Chief Lawrence Mahuna said. … Continue reading →

“bullet” Submit your ideas to the transition team. Make it polite and constructive. Talk about reforming drug policy as a means toward revitalizing the economy, putting people back to work, restoring families, and building communities. “bullet” Obama speaks with world … Continue reading →

In yet another instance of epic fail, the drug czar’s office has come up with some new anti-marijuana ads. These will be hanging on dorm room walls and in stoner basements in no time. Click on the image to see … Continue reading →

Via Digby FDR was, of course, a consummate political leader. In one situation, a group came to him urging specific actions in support of a cause in which they deeply believed. He replied: “I agree with you, I want to … Continue reading →

Surprise. Not. The nearly $5 billion U.S. aid package known as Plan Colombia failed to meet its goal of halving illegal narcotics production in this Andean nation, says a U.S. congressional report released Wednesday. Um, yeah. Sort of like I … Continue reading →