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News that the war on drugs is on its way out is slow to reach certain areas

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Pete

Those of us who are information consumers and see the long-term inevitability of reform should be reminded now and then that some people are completely oblivious. This hit me again today as I read this strangely clueless article: What’s next … Continue reading →

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Facebook takes on the DEA

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Pete

Good for them. Facebook Tells DEA to Stop Operating Fake Profile Pages WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook wants assurances from the Drug Enforcement Administration that it’s not operating any more fake profile pages as part of ongoing investigations. Facebook’s chief security … Continue reading →

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Defining addiction

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Pete

Maia Szalavitz continues to put out excellent material, and while I personally don’t agree with how she wrote everything in this article — Of Course Marijuana Addiction Exists. And It’s (Almost) All In Your Head — there’s one part that … Continue reading →

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Now here is an action from the President I can support

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Pete

Obama to nominate ACLU lawyer to lead Justice Department’s civil rights division Vanita Gupta, a longtime civil rights lawyer, deputy legal director of the ACLU and director of its Center for Justice, will be appointed acting head of the division … Continue reading →

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Because I Got High Remix

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Pete

Cute… http://youtu.be/d8AuMOGx_KY

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Interesting ‘non-shift’ in U.S. position on drug treaties

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Pete

US calls for major reinterpretation of international drug laws In a little-noticed October 9 press conference, Assistant Secretary of State for Drugs and Law Enforcement Bill Brownfield acknowledged that the UN Drug Control Conventions, the pillar of international drug laws, … Continue reading →

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Busybodies protecting children from the horror of mellow parents

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Pete

There’s a small group of pot-obsessed prohibitionists who don’t have anything meaningful to do and instead have decided… Cherry Creek parents to spy on Aurora’s new pot stores One parent commented on our news item Monday morning that he or … Continue reading →

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The lies and abuses of the drug war machine can no longer withstand the power of the light

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Pete

    … and go.    

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Pain med regulation

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Pete

I’ve been a little out of touch this past week, as I’ve been dealing with a large kidney stone, which was finally removed by laser last night. I really don’t recommend having a kidney stone. I got a little lesson … Continue reading →

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Helping to prevent overdowds

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Pete

New at the pot shop: Milder marijuana for novices I’m very happy to see this trend. Recreational marijuana sellers are reaching out to novice cannabis users with a raft of edible products that impart a milder buzz and make it … Continue reading →

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