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Remember Avi Green — the comics guy who was so upset that Kirsten Dunst admitted to being pro-pot? Well, now he’s written an… exposÚ about… me (and Radley Balko and a few others tossed in for fun). A few days … Continue reading →

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The cover article in this Sunday’s New York Times Magazine is huge. Very powerful piece by Tina Rosenberg about the issue of pain management and how the drug war has interfered with proper medical procedures. If you have access to … Continue reading →

This is just… so… The Mexican border city of Tijuana, mired in drug violence, hopes to recall brighter days this summer by tossing three tonnes of Caesar salad, the dish invented in the town’s U.S. prohibition-era glory days. The salad … Continue reading →

It seems like a constant stream of these events now. Law-enforcement officers raided the wrong house and forced a 77-year-old La Plata County woman on oxygen to the ground last week in search of methamphetamine. The raid occurred about 11 … Continue reading →

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Link MEXICO CITY, June 14 (Reuters) – Mexico’s government, which complains violent drug cartels are battling each other with firearms bought in the United States, slammed slack U.S. gun laws as absurd on Thursday. Mexico complains most of the often … Continue reading →

With the Bong Hits for Jesus case set to be determined by the Supreme Court any day now, comments today by Justice Alito at a luncheon are interesting… “I’m a very strong believer in the First Amendment and the right … Continue reading →

Via Transform, check out this OpEd by Michael C. Chettleburgh in Canada’s National Post: Put the Gangs out of Business: Legalize Drugs The street gang and associated drug trade problem in Canada won’t be solved by a get-tough, criminal-justice-system response, … Continue reading →

NEW YORK Ö Twinkie lovers, get ready to go bananas. The sweet treat known for its golden spongy cake and its creamy vanilla center is returning to its roots with banana-creme filling _ the flavor that first made the snack … Continue reading →