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Just announced CHICAGO — The five-week search for a Republican U.S. Senate candidate is down to two contenders: two-time presidential hopeful Alan Keyes and former Bush administration deputy drug czar Andrea Grubb Barthwell. State party chairwoman Judy Baar Topinka announced … Continue reading →

Many of us in the drug policy reform community have been offended by the Drug Czar’s and Administration’s distortion of treatment numbers to claim that they somehow prove marijuana is addictive, or that today’s marijuana is more dangerous than before. … Continue reading →

“bullet” There’s still hope in Nevada. U.S.æ District Judge James Mahan issued a temporary restraining order Friday stopping the state from taking any further action on the marijuana initiative petition that is short of the necessary signatures needed to qualify … Continue reading →

Last week I mentioned that I was working on a new project for voting and drug policy reform activism. I now have the beginnings of that project to show you. While I am going to continue to look at the … Continue reading →

“bullet” Check out D’Alliance. Baylen is reporting from Bolivia. “bullet” Patriot Act being used for busting marijuana smuggling. “bullet” More Stupid Drug Task Force Tricks … about a dozen law enforcement officers from several agencies banged on the front door … Continue reading →

In the HoustonChronicle (via FARK): Landscape contractor Blair Davis was in his northwest Harris County home around 2 p.m. Tuesday when there was a knock at his door. Davis said he hadn’t even gotten his hand on the doorknob when … Continue reading →

Via an anonymous reader (I believe from New Zealand) comes this news about New Zealand spraying herbicide on marijuana plants. Although the herbicide turns the plant blue, some unscrupulous dealers have been apparently spraying them green and selling them. From … Continue reading →

Keep the kids doped up and avoid pesky thoughts and feelings. Ritalin, Prozac, and now… From The Independent (via Last One Speaks) A radical scheme to vaccinate children against future drug addiction is being considered by ministers, The Independent on … Continue reading →

In the last couple of days, I’ve heard from several people regarding this Kansas revenue page on drug tax stamps. This isn’t particularly new – 23 states have similar stupid laws (and Kansas has had theirs for 18 years). So … Continue reading →

One year ago today, I ventured forth in the land of blogs, thinking that I’d maybe write a post per week or so about the drug war. Considering this is post 497, I think I overshot my plans. It’s been … Continue reading →