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I experienced a fascinating synergy this weekend that has made me even more optimistic than my normal glass-half-full self. An energized group of young people from colleges all over the midwest converged for a day of speakers and workshops here … Continue reading →

“bullet” Check out this counterpoint between Jacob Sullum and Charles “Cully” Stimson in the L.A. Times. Sullum, as usual, really has it together and his arguments are really impossible to refute, which is why Stimson apparently has to act like … Continue reading →

Postings have been a bit light the past few days. Let’s see… 63 hours of four-square (to raise money for scholarships), the midwest conference of SSDP, Theatre of Ted (performance event), RockSquare (outdoor rock concert of local bands in conjunction … Continue reading →

Via Hit and Run — Barney Frank has introduced his Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008, co-sponsored by Ron Paul. Congressman Frank’s statement: ‹I think it is poor law enforcement to keep on the books legislation … Continue reading →

“bullet” Via Radley, a letter to the editor that makes my head explode: Quit drug raid grandstanding “bullet” Stoners in the Mist I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile — the above is a trailer for ONDCP’s bizarre new … Continue reading →

If you’re in range of Central Illinois, why don’t you join us this weekend for the midwest regional Students for Sensible Drug Policy conference, hosted by Illinois State University SSDP (of which I am the faculty adviser). Friday, April 18: … Continue reading →

“bullet” Matthew Fogg: The War on Drugs is a War on our Youth “bullet” Kurt L. Schmoke: Drug Sanity

Based on a back and forth discussion about drug policy and the 2008 election between thehim and Pat Rogers, thehim posed this challenge to Pat: Write up a speech that Obama could make on drug policy that wouldá Win your … Continue reading →

Administration Set to Use New Spy Program in U.S. Spy satellites trained on us. And not just for scientific and homeland security reasons, but also specifically for law enforcement. But don’t worry, the administration says that privacy and civil rights … Continue reading →