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Supreme Court gets one right
Via TalkLeft The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that if one resident of the house is present and objects, a consent search is not allowed, even if another resident gives consent. Judge Alito did not participate. Roberts, Scalia and Thomas dissented. … Continue reading
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Oregonian may have created its own meth hype
Good investigative journalism by Angela Valdez of the Willamette Week, exposing the “investigative journalism” of the Oregonian. Meth Madness — How The Oregonian manufactured an epidemic, politicians bought it and you’re paying. Via Hit and Run
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Lawsuit!
The ACLU and Students for Sensible Drug Policy are filing a federal lawsuit today against the Department of Education and Secretary Margaret Spellings. The suit challenges the constitutionality of the law that strips college financial aid from students with drug … Continue reading
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Jack Shafer takes on drug scare reporting again
In Slate: How Not to Report About Meth: Start your article with an anecdote, preferably one about a user who testifies about how methamphetamine destroyed his life. Toss out some statistics to indicate that meth use is growing, even if … Continue reading
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Coca is not Cocaine
Bolivian President Evo Morales is going to the United Nations in an attempt to legalize the leaf in the international community. Under the slogan “coca is not cocaine”, they are calling for coca-based products, ranging from staples such as tea … Continue reading
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