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drug war Archive
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![. . . In a recent 60 Minutes segment, Michael Botticelli, America’s new drug czar, stated, “I think we have to base our policy on scientific understanding.” Yet, while discussing […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/handcuffed-youth-115x115.jpg "A Kinder, Gentler Drug War?")
A Kinder, Gentler Drug War?
Posted on January 18, 2016 | 7 Comments. . . In a recent 60 Minutes segment, Michael Botticelli, America’s new drug czar, stated, “I think we have to base our policy on scientific understanding.” Yet, while discussing […] -
![. . . Oh, I didn’t mean literally YOU, Mom and Dad; that was more of a figurative “our parents,” in reference to OC authorities (Sheriff Hutchens and School Superintendent […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hutchens-reefer-mijares-115x115.png "Our Damn Parents put on a Marijuana Workshop!")
Our Damn Parents put on a Marijuana Workshop!
Posted on January 9, 2016 | 7 Comments. . . Oh, I didn’t mean literally YOU, Mom and Dad; that was more of a figurative “our parents,” in reference to OC authorities (Sheriff Hutchens and School Superintendent […] -
![. . . Officer Goldstein passes this along, from the Drug Policy Alliance. At the bottom we’ll provide the contact info for the OC’s assemblycritters, who need to hear from […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/asset-forfeiture-1-115x115.jpg "Bill against Civil Forfeiture dies in Assembly; only Harper, Moorlach & Brough vote for liberty.")
Bill against Civil Forfeiture dies in Assembly; only Harper, Moorlach & Brough vote for liberty.
Posted on September 9, 2015 | 12 Comments. . . Officer Goldstein passes this along, from the Drug Policy Alliance. At the bottom we’ll provide the contact info for the OC’s assemblycritters, who need to hear from […] -
![. . . In April of this year I watched the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Need to Reform Asset Forfeiture. There was notable testimony presented that […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Jalalibuilding-cuffed-115x115.jpg "Time to End Policing for Profit in the Golden State – call Daly, Wagner & Chang today!")
Time to End Policing for Profit in the Golden State – call Daly, Wagner & Chang today!
Posted on August 19, 2015 | 8 Comments. . . In April of this year I watched the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Need to Reform Asset Forfeiture. There was notable testimony presented that […] -
![. . . In September 2012 Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), a group of law enforcement professionals opposed to the war on drugs, of which I am a member of […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/leap-south-of-the-border-115x115.png "Diane Goldstein: End the Drug War With Justice and Dignity!")
Diane Goldstein: End the Drug War With Justice and Dignity!
Posted on July 9, 2015 | 6 Comments. . . In September 2012 Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), a group of law enforcement professionals opposed to the war on drugs, of which I am a member of […] -
![, , , Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), a group of criminal justice professionals opposed to the war on drugs (of which I am a board member), has long held […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/corrupt-cop-115x115.jpg "Civil Asset Forfeiture: Policing for Profit.")
Civil Asset Forfeiture: Policing for Profit.
Posted on January 28, 2015 | 5 Comments, , , Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), a group of criminal justice professionals opposed to the war on drugs (of which I am a board member), has long held […] -
![Last year around this time I was asked to become a featured blogger for a great women’s activist website called Ladybud Magazine. I started one of my original articles asking […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mimi-mmj-moorlach-115x115.png "Mimi vs Moorlach on Medical MJ: Must the GOP go down in a death embrace with the Drug War?")
Mimi vs Moorlach on Medical MJ: Must the GOP go down in a death embrace with the Drug War?
Posted on March 8, 2014 | 67 CommentsLast year around this time I was asked to become a featured blogger for a great women’s activist website called Ladybud Magazine. I started one of my original articles asking […] -
![. . . Spoiler Alert Spoiler After we published part two of this blockbuster four-part series detailing the trials, tribulations, and eventual triumph of our friend Paul Lucas, the always-hateful […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/yak-steele-danielle-115x115.png "The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 3: Keystone Kops, Steele Smith, and remembering Danielle.")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 3: Keystone Kops, Steele Smith, and remembering Danielle.
Posted on March 4, 2014 | 50 Comments. . . Spoiler Alert Spoiler After we published part two of this blockbuster four-part series detailing the trials, tribulations, and eventual triumph of our friend Paul Lucas, the always-hateful […] -
![. . . “…Paul Lucas won’t be the last to have been left drooling and limping pathetically in an erratic loop by one too many encounters with the everlasting car […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/paul-lucas-cannabis-e1392709184983.jpg "The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 2: Bad Buena Park Cops and Feckless Druggies!")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas pt 2: Bad Buena Park Cops and Feckless Druggies!
Posted on February 18, 2014 | 63 Comments. . . “…Paul Lucas won’t be the last to have been left drooling and limping pathetically in an erratic loop by one too many encounters with the everlasting car […] -
![We all know Paul Lucas here – those of us who read blogs, and anyone who’s been involved in local politics over the last decade, especially in the Democratic Party. […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/paul-lucas-pier-cropped1-115x115.jpg "The Triumph of Paul Lucas over Dirty Cops and Draconian Drug Warriors, pt 1.")
The Triumph of Paul Lucas over Dirty Cops and Draconian Drug Warriors, pt 1.
Posted on February 16, 2014 | 33 CommentsWe all know Paul Lucas here – those of us who read blogs, and anyone who’s been involved in local politics over the last decade, especially in the Democratic Party. […] -
![2013 has been a boon year for drug policy reform everywhere in the nation except, sadly, in California. I have watched law enforcement evolve and implement strategies nationwide that reduce […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/diane-goldstein1-e1388357869779.jpg "I am a Recovering Drug War Addict.")
I am a Recovering Drug War Addict.
Posted on December 29, 2013 | 18 Comments2013 has been a boon year for drug policy reform everywhere in the nation except, sadly, in California. I have watched law enforcement evolve and implement strategies nationwide that reduce […] -
![. . . “I live by a quote from St. Francis: First, do what is necessary. Then, do what is possible. Before you know it, you’re doing the impossible. That’s […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/julio-cropped-115x115.jpg "Who is Assembly candidate Julio Pérez? Meet him Thursday in Santa Ana…")
Who is Assembly candidate Julio Pérez? Meet him Thursday in Santa Ana…
Posted on September 14, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . “I live by a quote from St. Francis: First, do what is necessary. Then, do what is possible. Before you know it, you’re doing the impossible. That’s […] -
![. . . Our nemeses over at the Liberal OC Blog – Dan C, actually – recently posted a lame litany of why liberals shouldn’t want Congressman Ron Paul to […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ron-paul-revolution-CROPPED-115x115.png "A liberal Democrat’s hearty defense of the Ron Paul phenomenon")
A liberal Democrat’s hearty defense of the Ron Paul phenomenon
Posted on August 22, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . Our nemeses over at the Liberal OC Blog – Dan C, actually – recently posted a lame litany of why liberals shouldn’t want Congressman Ron Paul to […] -
![. . . When I heard from Art that SOMEONE on the Santa Ana City Council would be running for José Solorio’s old Assembly seat, and that Vince Sarmiento’s wife […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Michele-Martinez-playing-basketball1-115x115.jpg "I was wrong – it’s Michele! (for the 69th Assembly District)")
I was wrong – it’s Michele! (for the 69th Assembly District)
Posted on August 8, 2011 | 20 Comments. . . When I heard from Art that SOMEONE on the Santa Ana City Council would be running for José Solorio’s old Assembly seat, and that Vince Sarmiento’s wife […]
