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- Santana: Orange County Secrecy Complicates Vaccine Rollout, County Outbreaks
- Secret PR Contract Aims to Promote OC Politicians Amid Vaccine Rollout Woes
- OC Fair Officials Say They Have No Plans to Remove Pride Flag Amid Outcry
- In the Absence of Clear Vaccine Access, Information is the Best Medicine
- Are Vulnerable Communities Left Behind in Orange County’s Massive Coronavirus Vaccination Efforts?
- OC Sheriff Investigating Whether Employee Took Part in U.S. Capitol Riot
- San Juan Capistrano Moves a Step Closer to Building City’s First Skatepark After Years of Planning
- Orange County Faces Rising Coronavirus Deaths as Many Residents Struggle to Get Vaccinated
- Orange County Food Banks And Pantries Could Struggle To Keep Pace with 2021
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- OC Politics by Pedroza and friends
- Senate Republicans demand Newsom improve State’s vaccine distribution efforts
- Former O.C. Supervisor Moorlach qualifies to run for the BOS again
- Rep. Porter’s statement on the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021
- Sen. Melendez introduces measures to protect small businesses from malicious COVID-19 fines
- Former O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens has passed away
- Senate GOP Leader Grove welcomes first Republican Latina Senator to caucus
War on Drugs 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 […] -
![. . . 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 […] -
![. . . “Credit where due” is like, my middle name. So when my old nemesis, my Congressman-for-life, whose cheerleading for the 2003 Iraq invasion was probably the main thing that inspired […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dana-weird-hat-e1433705750645-115x115.jpg "Rohrabacher Does us Proud on Pot and TPP")
Rohrabacher Does us Proud on Pot and TPP
Posted on June 7, 2015 | 14 Comments. . . “Credit where due” is like, my middle name. So when my old nemesis, my Congressman-for-life, whose cheerleading for the 2003 Iraq invasion was probably the main thing that inspired […] -
![, , , 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 […] -
![.. It’s that time of year time for me to say thanks for many things, including acknowledging the many voters across the country that voted for drug policy and sentencing […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/statue-of-liberty-115x115.png "The spectacular, historic victory of Proposition 47")
The spectacular, historic victory of Proposition 47
Posted on November 24, 2014 | 5 Comments.. It’s that time of year time for me to say thanks for many things, including acknowledging the many voters across the country that voted for drug policy and sentencing […] -
![. . . I’m writing this piece to congratulate YOU on being part of the forward march of American progress, an integral part of Martin Luther King’s long “moral arc […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mlk-long-moral-arc-liberty-justice-115x115.png "Liberty and Justice for All: Vote YES on 47!")
Liberty and Justice for All: Vote YES on 47!
Posted on October 27, 2014 | 19 Comments. . . I’m writing this piece to congratulate YOU on being part of the forward march of American progress, an integral part of Martin Luther King’s long “moral arc […] -
![. . . Several months ago, near the beginning of Christopher Woodard‘s long hellish incarceration at LA Central, we reprinted here what looked to me like an important screed from […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/inquisition-115x115.jpg "The Patrick O’Crowley files: Why does the Los Angeles Deputy DA hate our coverage of his work?")
The Patrick O’Crowley files: Why does the Los Angeles Deputy DA hate our coverage of his work?
Posted on August 28, 2014 | 12 Comments. . . Several months ago, near the beginning of Christopher Woodard‘s long hellish incarceration at LA Central, we reprinted here what looked to me like an important screed from […] -
![. . . [cross-posted from ladybud.com] This past week I have watched both the print and television media’s response to the death of Michael Brown and the ensuing riots in Ferguson. […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/militarization-of-cops-115x115.jpg "Our Towns Don’t Need Tanks!")
Our Towns Don’t Need Tanks!
Posted on August 18, 2014 | 40 Comments. . . [cross-posted from ladybud.com] This past week I have watched both the print and television media’s response to the death of Michael Brown and the ensuing riots in Ferguson. […] -
![first printed in Medical Marijuana 411, July 4, 2014. The war on drugs is, by now, easily America’s longest conflict. I have written extensively on the corruption surrounding the enforcement […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/juvenile-injustice-115x115.png "“Do No Harm?” How the War on Drugs has become a War on Kids.")
“Do No Harm?” How the War on Drugs has become a War on Kids.
Posted on July 12, 2014 | 6 Commentsfirst printed in Medical Marijuana 411, July 4, 2014. The war on drugs is, by now, easily America’s longest conflict. I have written extensively on the corruption surrounding the enforcement […] -
![As measures to reform marijuana policy make great strides across the rest of the nation, California continues to lag behind in establishing a statewide system of regulation that protects safe […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/weed-wars-2-115x115.png "California Weed Wars: the Legal Lay of the Land.")
California Weed Wars: the Legal Lay of the Land.
Posted on June 10, 2014 | 34 CommentsAs measures to reform marijuana policy make great strides across the rest of the nation, California continues to lag behind in establishing a statewide system of regulation that protects safe […] -
![It is clear that Americans have an opioid prescription drug problem of massive proportions. This problem has resulted in a surge of heroin addiction that is affecting Americans across the […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/constricted-pupils-115x115.jpg "Right Before Our Very Eyes: A Civil Remedy to Drug Abuse.")
Right Before Our Very Eyes: A Civil Remedy to Drug Abuse.
Posted on June 4, 2014 | 6 CommentsIt is clear that Americans have an opioid prescription drug problem of massive proportions. This problem has resulted in a surge of heroin addiction that is affecting Americans across the […] -
![. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/emperor-worship1-e1401396187731.jpg "A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?")
A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?
Posted on May 29, 2014 | 29 Comments. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […] -
![. . . “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at home,” opined Chris Norby. And I shot back, “Hey, that’s a great epigram for […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/norby-at-starbux-115x115.jpg "The Exoneration of Chris Norby.")
The Exoneration of Chris Norby.
Posted on May 16, 2014 | 25 Comments. . . “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at home,” opined Chris Norby. And I shot back, “Hey, that’s a great epigram for […] -
![This came to us last night from Juice friend and Long Beach City Attorney candidate Matt Pappas: Almost two years ago now, Long Beach Police, using a battering ram and […]](http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/police-state-bar-code-115x115.jpg "The Railroading of Christopher Woodard")
The Railroading of Christopher Woodard
Posted on April 4, 2014 | 16 CommentsThis came to us last night from Juice friend and Long Beach City Attorney candidate Matt Pappas: Almost two years ago now, Long Beach Police, using a battering ram and […]
