Griselda’s self-loathing as a Latina is truly sad. I’ve never met anyone who wants so bad to be white than…
Now bloom’s article @ Irvine watchdog re the oak creek proposal is confusing. He talks about 1000-2000 affordable housing units…
Christine Shea chimes in on the oak creek housing exploratory housing agreement with TIC. https://irvinewatchdog.org/city-hall/opinion-why-irvine-voters-must-decide-oak-creeks-future/ And, TIC owns 75% of…
Wow that’s alot of shots
ouch ....
Speaking of insults. My nickname for Mayot Joe keeping Newport Newport is Peckerhead. As in Woody. Still waiting for a…
I do favor rent control, but some people whose intelligence I respect don't, so I can't automatically say that that's…
That would have a critical impact on my opinion on this issue. But given the breakdown of the vote, and…
If I recall correctly. Irvine co is offering 17 units immediately with a total of 245 including the implementation of…
Drug Policy Archive
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Let’s Raid Some Pot Clinics!
Posted on April 5, 2018 | 2 CommentsPriorities, people... -
![. . . As we approach April’s UNGASS special summit on drugs, it can feel like the momentum for worldwide drug policy reform is unstoppable. Just in the past week […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/crumpled-page-115x115.jpg "Let’s Tear Apart this Repugnant Statement About Harm Reduction, Shall We?")
Let’s Tear Apart this Repugnant Statement About Harm Reduction, Shall We?
Posted on April 1, 2016 | 1 Comment. . . As we approach April’s UNGASS special summit on drugs, it can feel like the momentum for worldwide drug policy reform is unstoppable. Just in the past week […] -
![. . . This made its way into our inbox last night from our good friend (and sometimes contributor) MMJ activist Debbie Tharp. Are we the first outlet to print […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/medical-mj-115x115.png "Introducing the “Compassionate and Sensible Access Act” for Medical Marijuana – UPDATED with text!")
Introducing the “Compassionate and Sensible Access Act” for Medical Marijuana – UPDATED with text!
Posted on April 14, 2015 | 4 Comments. . . This made its way into our inbox last night from our good friend (and sometimes contributor) MMJ activist Debbie Tharp. Are we the first outlet to print […] -
![. . . Two years ago, Los Angeles’ City Council drafted Measure D, which trounced two competing citizens’ initiatives to regulate the medical marijuana market in Los Angeles. Many assume […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/homer-simpson-doh-115x115.jpg "Is Santa Ana Council doomed to repeat the mistakes of Los Angeles’ Measure D?")
Is Santa Ana Council doomed to repeat the mistakes of Los Angeles’ Measure D?
Posted on October 31, 2014 | 3 Comments. . . Two years ago, Los Angeles’ City Council drafted Measure D, which trounced two competing citizens’ initiatives to regulate the medical marijuana market in Los Angeles. Many assume […] -
![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 […]](https://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 […] -
![. . . Well, when Paul Lucas is right, Paul Lucas is right! And what has Paul been right about most often? Mainly, that each time State Senator Lou Correa […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lucy-football-115x115.jpg "The NEW Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill! Final revision – it’s true, bill sucks.")
The NEW Poison Pill in Lou’s Pot Bill! Final revision – it’s true, bill sucks.
Posted on July 9, 2014 | 22 Comments. . . Well, when Paul Lucas is right, Paul Lucas is right! And what has Paul been right about most often? Mainly, that each time State Senator Lou Correa […] -
![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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […] -
![Norby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […]](https://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 | 28 CommentsNorby at the Orangethorpe-Harbor Starbucks. His eye is looking better, but he still sees occasional light flashes. “Permanent War is not a viable way of life, whether abroad or at […] -
![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 Dan Chmielewski of […]](https://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 | 59 CommentsSpoiler 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 Dan Chmielewski of […] -
![. . . “…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 […]](https://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. […]](https://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. […] -
![This article in today’s Boston Herald the author portrays the glee of the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) over the statements made by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) head Michelle Leonhart, statements […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/reefer-maddness-leonhart-115x115.png "The DEA’s Leadership is Obsolete.")
The DEA’s Leadership is Obsolete.
Posted on January 25, 2014 | 19 CommentsThis article in today’s Boston Herald the author portrays the glee of the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) over the statements made by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) head Michelle Leonhart, statements […] -
![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 […]](https://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 […]
FINALLY Chuck Johnson is banned from the Liberal OC. Took me just two of his comments, took Dan 3 months'…