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Radley said it right… Finally, a serious inquiry into Johnston’s death should take a critical, sweeping look at the fundamental nature of drug policing. The Atlanta Journal reported last month that a misguided focus on arrest numbers and stacking statistics … Continue reading →

Word is out (via NORML) that DEA Administrative Law Judge Mary Ellen Bittner has ruled today in favor of Lyle Craker/MAPS. This, if it holds, would finally break the monopoly on research marijuana currently held by NIDA/DEA. The key is … Continue reading →

Use. Abuse. Two completely different words. Sure, they have some letters in common, and they have connections to each other, but there are different words. Sure, there are a few words where you can add a couple of letters without … Continue reading →

Story at The Agitator.

It constantly amazes me that the prohibitionist politicians out there aren’t satisfied with banning drugs, but they want to ban everything else as well, in the name of the drug war. Pipes, rolling papers, roach clips, a banner with “Bong … Continue reading →

Remember the discussions about Barry Cooper, the ex-cop who was marketing the Never Get Busted video? There was some divided opinion within the drug policy reform community, whether this guy was legit or an opportunist, or some combination thereof. While … Continue reading →

TV 10 in San Diego has a story out Who is Winning the War On Drugs?. It’s pretty standard TV journalism fare — a mention of LEAP and alcohol prohibition, some good points, some ignorant points. Overall, a reasonable balance … Continue reading →

Today, the DEA unveiled the next tour stop of their offensive “Target America” exhibit. From what I can tell, it’s pretty pathetic — a small part of the exhibit that was at the Museum of Science and Industry, moved to … Continue reading →

And Carlson wins in a knockout. Watch this video all the way through and see how Tucker continually sets up Souder and lets him hang himself. The end of it is classic! [Thanks, Jay] Here’s a rough transcript of the … Continue reading →

The DEA sends out a “Biweekly E-mail Informant” where they brag about their recent arrests, and sometimes it’s just embarrassing when they try to be hip, fly, phat, groovy and happenin’ Here are the headlines for the current issue: Operation … Continue reading →