Monthly Archives: June 2012

The most unhinged article you’ll read this week, from Devvy, the Dynamite Redhead

Let’s have some fun. Somebody tipped me to this bizarre piece saying “worth a read”… END THE VIOLENCE, LEGALIZE ALL DRUGS – A PIPE DREAM by Devvy, The Dynamite Redhead (!) Yep. She describes herself as an independent voter and … Continue reading

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Maintenance

Upgraded WordPress and the theme tonight. May have been a few glitches. Let me know if anything isn’t working right. Thanks!

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Using children vs. teaching children

On one hand, we have No on 64 – website aimed at stopping marijuana legalization in Colorado. What’s on top of the webpage? Amendment 64 would: Make Colorado the first state to try to profit from the legalization of marijuana … Continue reading

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Gil should have a chat with Jack Riley

The Chicago Sun-Times discusses the proposal to decriminalize minor possession of marijuana in Chicago. Thanks to Dan, who pointed out this bit: From the DEA’s perspective, the battle over drugs in Chicago is on a much higher level. “I am … Continue reading

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Good legalization discussion in the L.A. Times

A must-read in yesterday’s L.A. Times: A former L.A. cop calls for legalizing drugs Of course, we’re all familiar with the excellent Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, and Stephen Downing does an excellent job making their case. The way he sees … Continue reading

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Camp Fed, formerly Camp Zoe

I’m sure a lot of you are familiar with Camp Zoe in Missouri (owned by James Tebeau) and the travesty going on there. I’ve written about it here before. If it’s new to you, it’s a good idea to learn … Continue reading

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Smokable Beer

I had to include this video, because the subject matter is extremely important to all of us, regardless of its specific relevance to drug policy, and because when the government decides it is above the law it affects all policy, … Continue reading

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Open Thread

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee signs marijuana decriminalization bill Today, Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (I) signed legislation (PDF) into law that will reform how Rhode Island penalizes the simple possession of up to an ounce of marijuana (PDF). Currently, … Continue reading

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And in sports news…

White House softball team smoked by pot lobby’s bats While the ONDCP’s softball team always seems to have something else to do whenever they’re scheduled to play the powerful One Hitters, STOTUS (Softball Team Of The U.S.) at least showed … Continue reading

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Colorado favors legalization

Rasmussen: 61% in Colorado Favor Legalizing, Regulating Marijuana … and it’s in an important Presidential election state. Here are the marijuana-based questions that they asked in the poll: 5* Should it be a crime for people to smoke marijuana in … Continue reading

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