Monthly Archives: January 2009

The resolution ultimately failed, but the discussion continues and the seed is planted. Clarence Page: O’Rourke pushed things further by adding 12 words: “supporting an honest, open, national debate on ending the prohibition on narcotics.” The council passed it unanimously. … Continue reading →

Link City Council did not override Mayor John Cook’s veto of a resolution that had asked for a federal debate on the legalization of narcotics. Council voted 4-4 on the veto reversal. At least six of the eight city representatives … Continue reading →

Link A former Mountlake Terrace police sergeant whose views supporting the decriminalization of marijuana led to his dismissal in 2005 has won his job back and an $815,000 settlement from the city and Snohomish County. [thanks, Allan]

White House Announcement: The President intends to designate Patrick Ward, of Virginia, to be Acting Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Here’s Patrick Ward’s bio. Scott Morgan has some mild speculation, but I’m guessing that it’s just … Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting turn of events. Monday, an e-mail from the mayor surfaced, urging those who are against the resolution to make sure they are heard, because “the pot heads” have sent their message. You know, we’ve gotten used to … Continue reading →

Bush appointee DEA Head Michele Leonhart flipped a going-away bird at science and the medical marijuana movement by rejecting the formal recommendation of DEA Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Mary Ellen Bittner, and refusing to end the government monopoly on marijuana … Continue reading →

So on Monday, President-elect Obama will be visiting with Mexican President Felipe Calderon. I don’t expect much of real value to come from this meeting. But still, the lede in the AP story appearing in papers all over the country … Continue reading →

“bullet” You may have noticed a new thing on each post – the “share” button at the lower right. If you pass your mouse over it, it drops down to give a number of options for sharing the post with … Continue reading →

LEAP’s Terry Nelson has an excellent guest column in the El Paso Times: Legalized drugs only way to halt cartels. Naturally, that’s started the comment thread again — this time the stupids seem to be focusing on #3 (no point … Continue reading →

Propaganda spoof from the “Dazed and Confused” DVD (running time: 4:20)