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TChris at TalkLeft has two good posts about cases that the Supreme Court agreed to hear today. Religion v. Drug Laws – about Hoasca Tea (used in ceremonies of the O Centro Espirita Beneficients Uniao Do Vegetal church). It has … Continue reading →

In today’s get underground reporter Jake McGee asked Ralph Nader: Do you think John Walters [ONDCP “Drug Czar”] is insane? Now personally, I think the answer is “No. Walters knows what he’s doing.” However, I think the question is particularly … Continue reading →

That’s the title of an article by C. Spencer Beggs at Fox News today. It’s a very strong statement about how the government has stifled medical marijuana research, and points out some strong conflict of interest at NIDA. Despite a … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article — Protecting an Independent Judiciary — where I talked about my concerns regarding the attacks by DeLay, Cornyn et al on the Judiciary, and as part of that, I mentioned by … Continue reading →

Of course, we know this, but it’s fun to see it in a newspaper now and then. From the Bellingham Herald (Washington): Another view: Legalized pot would save money, by Dick Startz. Washington state would save about $105 million a … Continue reading →

Here’s an odd one (from the Idaho Statesman): It began Aug. 7, 1997, when Hernandez was returning to his job at a potato shed in Aberdeen from Wyoming, where he’d dropped his kids with their mom. During a traffic stop … Continue reading →

Via Cannabis News: Colorado — University of Colorado students this week approved a measure that asks officials to ease up on marijuana penalties. The referendum, put forth by the Boulder-based group Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation, asks that university officials … Continue reading →

Libby at Last One Speaks scooped me big time with the rumor that Andrea Barthwell has been hired by G.W. Pharmaceuticals to lobby for approval of its cannabis-plant extracts in the U.S. No problem for Andrea’s new-found flexible viewpoints. Libby’s … Continue reading →

Lots has been happening in Texas, all covered extremely well by Scott at Grits for Breakfast, including some remarkable efforts towards restructuring low-level marijuana penalties, an attempt to ban so-called “consent searches”, going after rogue task forces and lots more. … Continue reading →

Absolutely horrible legislation is going through Congress. Please take a moment to email your Representative and Senators. (Via TalkLeft) Congressman James Sensenbrenner has launched his next assault on freedom. The full House Judiciary Committee is set to vote as early … Continue reading →