A formal state audit will now examine waste, fraud, and abuse at the OCBE. I intend to discuss what this…
Content being a Pink Toad? I guess it depends on an amphibian's level of sef-awareness. The lower, the happier. In…
If we're talking about Dan C, he has never seemed "happy."
Yes, I know that's the impulse but you gotta know what the Guatemalan hill folk know: you get poisoned and…
If it touches me first, all bets are off.
You're absolutely right that California should adopt it statewide -- and should already have done so. And you're absolutely right…
If I were Fiona ma or Rob Bonta I’d be scared.
RCV should be adopted statewide so cities and counties don’t have to do it piecemeal. It saves money, discourages negative…
My advice to Mr. Moore, who seems like an eminently reasonable man is the same as I always give Vern.…
Drug Policy Archive
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![The death of Kelly Thomas and the ongoing trial has been grounded in the stigmas that surround both mental illness and substance abuse. As the defense attorneys continue to blame […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/argument-115x115.jpg "The War of Words, over Drug Policy")
The War of Words, over Drug Policy
Posted on December 19, 2013 | 10 CommentsThe death of Kelly Thomas and the ongoing trial has been grounded in the stigmas that surround both mental illness and substance abuse. As the defense attorneys continue to blame […] -
![“And hast thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy!” As this past Halloween approached, the county’s alternative weekly, the estimable OC Weekly – whose motto LIKE […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jabberwockandmore-115x115.jpg "O Frabjous Day: Our Alt-Weekly correctly identifies our Scariest People! We elaborate…")
O Frabjous Day: Our Alt-Weekly correctly identifies our Scariest People! We elaborate…
Posted on November 5, 2013 | 26 Comments“And hast thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy!” As this past Halloween approached, the county’s alternative weekly, the estimable OC Weekly – whose motto LIKE […] -
![Tony Jalali is furious. A fireball of righteous Persian-American energy, he jabs the Varsity Burgers table hard with his short fingers to emphasize his many points. Apparently he’s moved past […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Jalalibuilding-cuffed-115x115.jpg "Tony Jalali, and Anaheim’s Avaricious, Hypocritical War on Medical Pot.")
Tony Jalali, and Anaheim’s Avaricious, Hypocritical War on Medical Pot.
Posted on September 8, 2013 | 21 CommentsTony Jalali is furious. A fireball of righteous Persian-American energy, he jabs the Varsity Burgers table hard with his short fingers to emphasize his many points. Apparently he’s moved past […] -
![. As though in celebration of his twenty-fifth year in Congress, Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) – who first came to power in 1988 promising to only serve six years – […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dana-pot-115x115.jpg "After a Quarter-Century, Dana introduces a decent bill: the “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act!”")
After a Quarter-Century, Dana introduces a decent bill: the “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act!”
Posted on April 13, 2013 | 10 Comments. As though in celebration of his twenty-fifth year in Congress, Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) – who first came to power in 1988 promising to only serve six years – […] -
![. Damn it, that lovable Democratic State Senator of ours, Lou Correa, just always HAS to go and do something to piss us off! NOW, with his eye on the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/correa-drug-warrior-115x115.jpg "Lou Correa wants to make it illegal for pot smokers to drive.")
Lou Correa wants to make it illegal for pot smokers to drive.
Posted on February 22, 2013 | 41 Comments. Damn it, that lovable Democratic State Senator of ours, Lou Correa, just always HAS to go and do something to piss us off! NOW, with his eye on the […] -
![. Here, as promised, OJ medical marijuana warrior Debbie Tharp, along with Kandice Hawes of OC Norml, the author of the Medical Cannabis Restriction and Limitation Initiative which will be […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/marijuana-questions-115x115.jpg "Everything you want to know about the Santa Ana Marijuana Initiative, and were NOT afraid to ask!")
Everything you want to know about the Santa Ana Marijuana Initiative, and were NOT afraid to ask!
Posted on February 10, 2013 | 119 Comments. Here, as promised, OJ medical marijuana warrior Debbie Tharp, along with Kandice Hawes of OC Norml, the author of the Medical Cannabis Restriction and Limitation Initiative which will be […] -
![It seems Assembly member Norma Torres (D-Pomona) has a double standard on public safety. As mayor of Pomona she was reluctant about driver’s license checkpoints in her city, but being […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pot-smoking-woman-115x115.jpg "Assemblywoman Norma Torres’ Misguided Bill On Driving with Pot in your System")
Assemblywoman Norma Torres’ Misguided Bill On Driving with Pot in your System
Posted on March 18, 2012 | 21 CommentsIt seems Assembly member Norma Torres (D-Pomona) has a double standard on public safety. As mayor of Pomona she was reluctant about driver’s license checkpoints in her city, but being […] -
![. . . We watch, in distress, confusion, and resentment, the Obama Justice Department’s redoubled war on California’s Medical Marijuana laws and industry. We recall clearly that this President and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dont-tread-on-weed-115x115.jpg "Defying the Feds, the Orange Juice Blog offers free advertisement for OC medical marijuana dispensaries.")
Defying the Feds, the Orange Juice Blog offers free advertisement for OC medical marijuana dispensaries.
Posted on October 25, 2011 | 18 Comments. . . We watch, in distress, confusion, and resentment, the Obama Justice Department’s redoubled war on California’s Medical Marijuana laws and industry. We recall clearly that this President and […] -
![. . . 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 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/statue-of-liberty-high.bmp "ACLU to Gov. Brown: Felony for possession – Are you high?")
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 […] -
Green U.S. Senate Candidate Favors Repeal of Federal Marijuana Laws
Posted on September 10, 2010 | 9 CommentsGREEN PARTY U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE CALLS FOR THE REPEAL OF FEDERAL LAWS CRIMINALIZING MARIJUANA For Immediate Release September 9, 2010 Contact: info@voteforduane.org -
![[poll id=”134″] Apparently the legislators are again BEHIND the times and the opinions of the day, too scared to actually act on the failed war on drugs despite shifting popular […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/failed-war-on-drugs-billboard.jpg "Failed: The War on Drugs")
Failed: The War on Drugs
Posted on April 14, 2009 | 2 Comments[poll id=”134″] Apparently the legislators are again BEHIND the times and the opinions of the day, too scared to actually act on the failed war on drugs despite shifting popular […] -
![Not everything associated with the Obama administration has been a disaster. Apparently he has been busy implementing changes in our nation’s drug policy. Below is information I received today from […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Is President Obama fixing our nation’s drug policy?")
Is President Obama fixing our nation’s drug policy?
Posted on February 17, 2009 | 1 CommentNot everything associated with the Obama administration has been a disaster. Apparently he has been busy implementing changes in our nation’s drug policy. Below is information I received today from […] -
![“Outgoing CIA Director Michael Hayden points out, Mexico poses a great threat to U.S. security, second only to Al Qaeda. I’m glad at least SOMEONE is remembering our suffering neighbor […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/failed-drug-war.jpg "Mexico is now second only to Al Qaeda")
Mexico is now second only to Al Qaeda
Posted on February 11, 2009 | 9 Comments“Outgoing CIA Director Michael Hayden points out, Mexico poses a great threat to U.S. security, second only to Al Qaeda. I’m glad at least SOMEONE is remembering our suffering neighbor […] -
![. . . It’s useful, when there’s 12 confusing propositions on the ballot, to find an underlying idea to help you put at least a few of them in a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/prison-1.bmp "Fight California’s Prison-Industrial Complex: YES on 5, NO on 6 & 9")
Fight California’s Prison-Industrial Complex: YES on 5, NO on 6 & 9
Posted on November 2, 2008 | No Comments. . . It’s useful, when there’s 12 confusing propositions on the ballot, to find an underlying idea to help you put at least a few of them in a […]
So you're gonna write a piece about this audit? Good, folks have been asking us to cover that on this…