Monthly Archives: November 2004

Posted today at Alternet, A Prohibition-Style Crime Wave, by Anthony Gregory, The Independent Institute: the more the government spends on the drug war, the more violent crime increases. Eliminating drug prohibition could reduce the homicide rate in the U.S. by … Continue reading →

I now have a guide to the Raich v. Ashcroft case available. Check it out and let me know what you think.

A couple of things to talk about regarding law enforcement and prohibition. “bullet” A fascinating article in Sunday’s Summit Daily News: The Task at Hand, by Reid Williams, comparing the approaches to the drug war in different counties in Colorado. … Continue reading →

Scott sent me a great sound file — it’s a very interesting clip from a radio program in Bristol, VA (WFHG FM) on November 7th. It’s a little under 11 minutes long, and I’ve reduced it to around 4.95 megs … Continue reading →

In the December 1, 2004 issue, the Scientific American editorial Marijuana Research starts out with a very brief point that conclusively demonstrates the obvious logic behind a call for marijuana research. The human brain naturally produces and processes compounds closely … Continue reading →

“bullet” If you live in Illinois, Drug Policy Alliance has issued an action alert regarding a bill on Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s desk that would make it easier for Illinoisans with nonviolent drug convictions to find jobs — by sealing their … Continue reading →

Scheduled for Thursday, November 18: Interview with Woody Harrelson, and Ed Helms does a mock interview segment with the head of the Marijuana Reform Party. Should be fun.

Here’s a couple of good articles to read (thanks to Scott) “bullet” A Failed Policy? Boston Debates the War on Drugs by Julia Steinberger. “bullet” Colombia – a strong OpEd by Loretta Nall on the war on drugs in Colombia

NPR’s All Things Considered has a disturbing and powerful two-part investigative report that is airing today and tomorrow: Immigrant Detainees Tell of Attack Dogs and Abuse Zwerdling’s first report looks at the case of Hemnauth Mohabir, a native of Guyana. … Continue reading →

I had talked some time ago about the case of a first-time drug dealer facing a huge sentence because of mandatory minimums. TalkLeft has the news that the sentence was finally, reluctantly given by Judge Paul Cassell — 55 years. … Continue reading →