Monthly Archives: March 2006

Look at all these unscrupulous thugs and criminals making big money from meth. They’ve found a big cash cow. … and you’re paying for it.

Sometimes this guy just outdoes himself. John Walters, White House drug czar: “Nobody says I need medicinal meth, medicinal crack, medical Jack Daniels. The fact of the matter is, and we have to have compassion for the sick and dying, … Continue reading →

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

Sometimes you read a sentence and your head explodes. Clark County Sheriff Bill Young ended the long-standing practice of placing narcotics inside the vehicles of law-abiding motorists as a training exercise for drug-sniffing dogs in April 2005. Link. Via Baylen … Continue reading →

Radley Balko at The Agitator continues to be one of the most important reads out there. He’s got tons of posts and pictures from his recent trip to investigate the Cory Maye case. He and I are in total agreement … Continue reading →

Thanks to all who voted for Drug WarRant in the Koufax Awards. You have placed this blog in a very prestigious group of finalists for Single Issue Blog. Here’s the full info about the final voting. I’ve never really thought … Continue reading →