Monthly Archives: March 2010

Popular Science has made its archives searchable, and this has led to finding gems such as this article, from May of 1968 This was 42 years ago, an era when the science of marijuana was incomplete, yet they oddly seemed … Continue reading →

[Move breakables away from the computer now.] Cliff Kincaid. That’s all most people need to hear to know that they’re about to get a real load of crap. And boy, oh boy, does this man know how to give you … Continue reading →

In Defense of Willie Nelson Willie and Family now have an unlikely new champion: State Sen. Charlie Albertson, who just cut a song defending the outlaw singer. […] The song, called “Leave the Man Alone,” refers to the Jan. 28 … Continue reading →

In case you don’t read Radley Balko on a regular basis… which you should. The Baltimore Sun reported on the use of SWAT in Maryland. Heavily armed tactical police in Prince George’s County raid more homes than any other law … Continue reading →

We’ve been having a fabulous conversation about the meaning/validity of the phrase “marijuana addiction” and how that has been and should be addressed. Danny Chapin, the managing editor of AllTreatment.com, a directory for drug rehab centers and substance abuse information … Continue reading →

If any of you thought that it should be easy to change the formula of funding for the drug war, this piece will help demonstrate the sad reality. Remember when the drug policy budget for 2011 came out? Despite constant … Continue reading →

… says absolutely nothing. Inroads made in drug war, panel told The last two decades have seen a strengthening global resolve to address the issue of drug production, trafficking and use, Kerlikowske testified during a hearing of the Subcommittee on … Continue reading →

Here’s an outstanding news piece covering the situation with Constable David Bratzer reported here yesterday. The coverage is a real breath of fresh air.

Link GUATEMALA CITY – Authorities arrested Guatemala’s anti-drug czar and national police chief Tuesday in a case involving stolen cocaine and slain police, acting just two days before U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives to discuss the drug … Continue reading →

The Victoria BC Police Department, an organization that should be known for its bravery, exhibited a rather extreme act of cowardice recently. David Bratzer, who volunteers with the group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) while off-duty, has been ordered not … Continue reading →