Drug Policy Archive
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Cops say…. “the D.A.R.E. program works!”
Posted on July 29, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . I know this isn’t a local story and I’m in the middle of writing up a post for the upcoming petition drive for the “Regulate Marijuana Like Wine”... -
Obama Murdergate Scandal Set to Break
Posted on June 22, 2011 | 39 Comments. . . In two programs code named “Project Gunrunner” and “Operation Fast and Furious” President Obama’s Justice Department through the Bereau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (the “ATF”) approved... -
Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act of 2012 submitted to Attorney General this morning
Posted on May 17, 2011 | 4 CommentsWhile some local and statewide groups and activists want to talk about putting an initiative on the ballot by holding a town hall, a group of marijuana legalization activists... -
ACLU to Gov. Brown: Felony for possession – Are you high?
Posted on May 5, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . From our friends at the American Civil Liberties Union today: Balance the Budget and Our Priorities. Dear ACLU Friend: Something is out of balance. And I’m not... -
Happy Birthday to the War on Drugs!
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 23 Comments. . . One, two, three…(to the tune of Happy Birthday)…Happy Birthday to… Screw it. I actually had a song in mind to commerate this milestone, but my singing would... -
Old Enough to Fight. Old Enough to Drink.
Posted on April 7, 2011 | 5 CommentsA few days ago in Alaska, State Rep. Bob Lynn (R-Anchorage) presented a bill before the Alaska Legislature to lower the drinking age to 18 for young men and women who... -
The Exile Nation Project
Posted on April 3, 2011 | 1 CommentHere is a film project that may be of interest to those interested in learning more about the War on Drugs. They were just in L.A. this weekend and I... -
Is it time to abolish the D.A.R.E. program?
Posted on April 2, 2011 | 18 Comments“The D.A.R.E. program continues to provide opportunities for dedicated educators, police and community members to collaborate for the benefit of our children.” MasterPlannedistan Mayor Sukhee Kang. “It’s... -
Is California going to “pot” in 2012?
Posted on March 2, 2011 | 23 Comments. . . Yes, the pun was intended. Even though Prop 19 lost at the polls this past November 54%-46%, cannabis/marijuana legalization activists have mobilized themselves to bring another... -
Freedom vs. Oppression – Judge Jim Gray vs. Dick Ackerman. Topic: Prop 19
Posted on September 9, 2010 | 4 CommentsOn September 11th, the Orange County Lincoln Club will be hosting a debate on the initiatives that are on the November ballot, including Prop 19, the “legalize marijuana” initiative. The debate... -
Assemblyman Solorio comes out against legalizing and taxing cannabis
Posted on July 7, 2010 | 17 CommentsSay it ain’t so Jose! I came across an item on Facebook tonight, which you can see in the graphic above, indicating that our favorite Assemblyman, Jose Solorio, is supporting... -
Imagine if gunmen shot Meg Whitman – that just happened in Mexico!
Posted on June 28, 2010 | 2 CommentsPhoto courtesy of the Wall St. Journal Imagine the uproar that would break out if gunmen were to walk up to Meg Whitman’s campaign vehicle and open fire, killing her... -
Border hysteria attracts domestic terrorists to Arizona
Posted on June 27, 2010 | 3 CommentsPoliticians are not being honest about the Arizona Border and immigration. A recent report by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows the border to be one of the least violent... -
Measure to Legalize & Tax Pot coming in November!
Posted on February 1, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe Sac Bee gives us the heads-up: Enough signatures have now been gathered to qualify the “Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010″ to be on November’s ballot!...
