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Via ezrydn and Lady Bee… Pro-Pot Group Claims Marijuana Cures Mad Cow Disease A New Zealand pro-marijuana group says it has scientific evidence that cannabis can stop the development of mad cow disease. It was not clear whether the findings … Continue reading →

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government … Continue reading →

There’s a bit of a move recently to claim a victory in the drug war, particularly regarding cocaine. First you have Bolivia’s drug war wins U.S. approval — an article about how the United States has determined that Bolivia has … Continue reading →

There are so many things wrong with this story… Scores of pub-goers in Bicester were tested for traces of illegal drugs during a police operation aimed at tackling violent street crime. Police used the force’s new drugs itemiser – which … Continue reading →

Via To the People… We’ve had discussions here about the various problems and potential solutions in Afghanistan — about how eradication efforts just send the local population into the arms of the Taliban, and how the idea of chemical fumigation … Continue reading →

So yesterday, I asked if we can make a TV ad. And, of course, talked about YouTube viral marketing. Well, it only took one day and we’ve got our first YouTube ad courtesy of Alex The media is available to … Continue reading →

Between work and rehearsals every evening, I haven’t had as much time to devote to Drug WarRant this week as I’d like. But on a personal note, I’m having a blast as musical director and keyboard player for what will … Continue reading →

Dodd steps up, and while stopping short of legalization, calls for allowing states rights for medical marijuana, decriminalizing recreational marijuana, and fixing crack/powder disparities. Via Huffington Post, where there are quite a few comments.

There’s been some good discussion in comments about the power of television ads and the possibility of running some for drug policy reform. I’ve always liked the idea (even though I have no money to actually run any), so… Why … Continue reading →

“bullet” Whenever Maia Szalavitz has a new article about the drug war, I have come to expect brilliance, and today’s is no exception: Increasing Agony, Not Fighting Addiction Think about it: we have the ability to ease the pain of … Continue reading →