Monthly Archives: November 2004

While I’m still waiting for a complete transcript of the Raich v. Ashcroft oral arguments and for Randy Barnett to give us his reaction to his experience, the AP has put out some excerpts, transcribed by Alderson Reporting Company (they … Continue reading →

In addition to keeping up the posts here, I’ll be one of a select group of guest bloggers at The Agitator, Radley Balko’s outstanding blog. There will be some cross-posting as my job will be be covering the Drug War … Continue reading →

Well, you wouldn’t know it from the early press… Gina Holland’s AP pieces “Court Questions Possible Abuse of Pot Laws” and “Wary Court considers Medical Marijuana” along with AP’s “Justices Appear Hesitant To Endorse Medical Marijuana” would certainly lead you … Continue reading →

Of course, remember that today is simply the oral arguments for Raich v. Ashcroft. We won’t have the results probably until July. Again, I’d love to hear from anybody who attends the arguments, and I’ll report more tonight. Here are … Continue reading →

“I can see the day comin’ when even your home garden’s gonna be against the law.” -Bob Dylan Good article by Fred Gardner in the weekend edition of Counterpunch: Ashcroft v. Raich: Medical Marijuana and the Supremes One important point … Continue reading →

With Thanksgiving over, the Christmas shopping season is in full swing (of course it started some time ago much to my annoyance, with Christmas displays going up in stores in September!). I thought I’d give you my own suggestion for … Continue reading →

This is a repeat from last year, but I think worth repeating (and I’ve updated the information at the end). So as you relax with your family and turkey today, take a moment to read: A story for Thanksgiving (Isidro … Continue reading →

I am so sick of drug warriors telling us that marijuana is not medicine, and that it’s dangerous because it hasn’t gone through a certain set of approval hoops, including FDA approval. This, despite the fact that marijuana has been … Continue reading →

Loretta at the US Marijuana Party Blog is reporting a sophisticated Denial of Service internet attack on a number of Canadian cannabis and activist websites. She notes that the timing is suspect as it coincides with planning efforts for a … Continue reading →

Be sure to check out the investigative report over at Grits for Breakfast on a “Gypsy Cop” (Part 1 and Part 2). This series really highlights how out-of-control drug task forces are in terms of accountability. A system that allows … Continue reading →