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Open Thread
Thanks to all those who came out for my talk today on the Drug War’s Assault on Justice. We had a nice discussion afterward. And thanks again to the sponsors: Bloomington-Normal Coalition for Peace and Justice Common Action Free School … Continue reading
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Idiots more likely to die in accidents
Researchers with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding traffic accidents and fatalities. This came following a slew of studies attributing increased liklihood of traffic fatalities to a variety of activities: increased chance … Continue reading
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What is a drug?
Fox News: Nick Carter: I am drug free but alcohol addiction is ‘still a problem for me’ FOX411: How long have you been sober? Carter: This is the thing: I am completely 100 percent drug free. I have, on occasion, … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends
“Spring Awakening” is up and running (through Oct 5) and consuming most of my time, so little posting here. But you guys in comments have been doing an amazing job keeping it going. On October 6, I will be giving … Continue reading
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Open Thread
Quite busy right now with “Spring Awakening” opening on Friday… $3.4M settlement in deadly 2011 SWAT raid near Tucson “The Pima County Sheriff’s Department strongly believes the events of May 5, 2011, were unfortunate and tragic, but the officers performed … Continue reading
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Man dies from marijuana
Brazil A man carrying 500 kilos of pot in his car lost his life when the illegal merchandise in the back of the vehicle slammed into him during an auto accident. Marijuana. Harmless? [h/t HCLU Drug Reform]
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The Criminal Justice System is the wrong tool for the job
Nice to see this brought up at the Emmy Awards: Michael Douglas slams U.S. prison system after Emmy win Continued Douglas: “Obviously at first, I was certainly disappointed in my son. But I’ve reached a point now where I’m very … Continue reading
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People who need to get a job
Sky is falling nonsense from McClatchy — Can states protect kids from recreational marijuana? with some of the usual players… But to legalization opponents, such promises are a pipe dream, destined to fail. They say it is more likely the … Continue reading
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‘We just enforce the law…’
That’s one of the biggest whoppers in drug policy enforcement. A clear disdain for the law and the will of the people, along with a concerted effort by law enforcement to push for marijuana prohibition point of view in legislation, … Continue reading
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Crooked Smile Video
This is probably the must-see music video of the year. As FUSE reports, the “video is a commentary on America’s War on Drugs, dedicated to Aiyana Stanley-Jones, the seven-year-old who was shot and killed during a Detroit police raid. Cole … Continue reading
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