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Reading elsewhere
My show opened last night. It went extremely well, with a modest, but enthusiastic audience. Looking at a full house tonight (it’s running until August 28, so you have plenty of chances to see it). So while I’m in Chicago, … Continue reading
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The Drug Czar outdoes himself on the radio
A big thanks to Scott, who sent me this surreal segment of a radio program. It’s a talk show in Canada (Bill Wood Show?) that was being guest hosted by Peter Warren. And the guest on July 19 was our … Continue reading
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Scientists Sue Federal Government for Blocking Medical Marijuana Research
Reported at Common Dreams with a related version on AP wire. WASHINGTON – July 20 – In a pair of federal lawsuits to be filed on Wednesday, July 21, researchers charge the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Health … Continue reading
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Good stuff at Mediacrapola
As I mentioned before, Brazil has been working toward getting back in the fun and adventurous business of shooting down planes — adventurous because you never know when you might hit one full of missionaries with a bad radio. Martin … Continue reading
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Joel Miller knows the truth.
Joel keeps getting me to link to his new book, but it’s worth it. His latest article at World News Daily titled “Kill zone” is excellent and draws more material from his new book. The article deals with victims of … Continue reading
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The California PTA knows the truth
Today’s Los Angeles Times reports: State PTA Backs Ban on Random Drug Testing Across America, the PTA has long fought to prevent student drug use, but last month its California leaders found themselves sparring with federal drug officials in the … Continue reading
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The Dallas News knows the truth.
Today’s Dallas News editorial had some welcome strong words about the investigation into the fake drugs scandal. Nearly three years have gone by since authorities acknowledged that more than two dozen defendants had been falsely arrested and held in jail … Continue reading
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Weekend Reading
Baylen over at D’Alliance, the new blog at the Drug Policy Alliance, has been on a tear this week. “bullet” An interesting, if depressing, look at Kerry’s drug war connections. “bullet” Yet another new taxpayer program from the Drug Czar. … Continue reading
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Two Personal Plugs
Warning: Non-drug-policy-related post. I usually stick exclusively to drug policy in this blog, but today I wanted to take a moment to make a couple of plugs — one for a show I’m producing and directing in Chicago which opens … Continue reading
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Andrea Barthwell and the Illinois Senate Race
As has been fairly widely reported now, Andrea Barthwell was once found to have committed lewd and abusive behavior through inappropriate remarks during an office birthday party. The Illinois GOP is in complete disarray. Ditka is out, Ryan might still … Continue reading
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