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Why Does PayPal Have a Problem With Medical Marijuana?
by smorgan, October 13, 2009, 10:34pm
Our friends at NORML have run into a weird misunderstanding with the folks at PayPal.
Awesome: Protesters Plant Hemp at DEA Headquarters, Get Arrested
by smorgan, October 13, 2009, 09:29pm
The ban on domestic hemp cultivation is so profoundly stupid and crazy that the drug warriors won't even talk about it.
Drug Czar's Office Re-evaluating Marijuana Policy: "We're trying to base stuff on the facts"
by smorgan, October 08, 2009, 07:19pm
There's a new spokesman at the drug czar's office and I'm kinda liking him so far:
Washington Post Punches Marijuana Prohibition in the Teeth
by smorgan, October 07, 2009, 10:58pm
Wow, if the drug czar was annoyed with The Washington Post last week, I wish I could see the look on
Irony Alert: Drug Czar Complains About Media Bias
by smorgan, October 07, 2009, 10:34pm
In August, The Washington Post ran a superb op-ed from LEAP members Peter Mo
A Lesson in Etiquette for Drug Policy Activists
by smorgan, October 06, 2009, 12:57am
This story is the most perfect example possible of how not to behave if you want people to sympathize with our cause:
San Francisco Police Chief Acknowledges Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana
by smorgan, October 01, 2009, 10:34pmIllegal marijuana grows have resulted in a series of fires in San Francisco, leading to a crackdown by police.
It Sucks to be the Drug Czar of Afghanistan
by smorgan, September 30, 2009, 07:12pm
Fortune Magazine tags along with Afghanistan's m
Medical Marijuana Sales Are Increasing. So What's the Problem?
by smorgan, September 30, 2009, 06:43pm
I just read this USA Today article, Booming medical pot sales concern officials, and the
An Awesome Marijuana Segment on the Today Show
by smorgan, September 30, 2009, 05:36pmMatt Lauer hosts an interesting discussion of marijuana use among professional women.
Marc Emery is in Jail for His Politics, Not His Pot Seeds
by smorgan, September 29, 2009, 10:30pm
We've been over this before, but as Marc Emery
This Evening's Corrupt Cops Story
by smorgan, September 29, 2009, 08:39pm
Here's one from Michigan that's making a lot of people look bad:
Anal Cavity Searches: Another Horrible Drug War Atrocity
by smorgan, September 28, 2009, 10:19pm
I hate how easy it is to find new and insane stories of drug war villainy each and every day.
Opponents of Medical Marijuana Are Getting Lonely and Discouraged
by smorgan, September 28, 2009, 09:15pm
I like this post from Pete Guither about a small group of Californians
Police in Texas just made a remarkable discovery that could potentially turn the domestic marijuana industry upside down.
Police Discover World's Most Expensive Marijuana
by smorgan, September 24, 2009, 09:25pmPolice in Texas just made a remarkable discovery that could potentially turn the domestic marijuana industry upside down.
Dr. Drew & The Drug Czar Join Forces to Scare Parents About Marijuana Legalization
by smorgan, September 23, 2009, 11:32pm
As a teenager I used to listen to Dr. Drew's Loveline radio show every night.
Another Sign That "Tough on Drugs" Politics Are Fading Fast
by smorgan, September 22, 2009, 11:20pmLast week, Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) proposed a nasty amendment to deny housing aid in New Orleans to entire households that included people convicted of certain drug offenses or other crimes.
When Cops Play Nintendo
by smorgan, September 22, 2009, 09:37pmA 9-hour drug raid in Lakeland, FL might not have taken as long if the raiding officers hadn’
World Drug Czar Proves Once Again Why He Deserves That Title
by smorgan, September 22, 2009, 01:11am
Pete Guither has a good post looking at the
Cheye Calvo Takes a Stand Against Corrupt Drug War Policing
by smorgan, September 22, 2009, 12:36am
Ever since police killed his dogs in an epic – yet typical – episode of botched drug
Surprise! Police Chief Makes Bad Argument Against Legalizing Marijuana
by smorgan, September 21, 2009, 11:50pmNobody opposes marijuana legalization except more than those who personally profit from prohibition. That much is easy to understand.
Former Mexican President Proposes Legalizing Drugs in Mexico AND the U.S.
by smorgan, September 17, 2009, 09:45pm
As President Calderon's leadership continues to drive Mexico deeper into the abyss of cyclical drug war violence, his predecessor Vicente Fox is looking for real solutions instead of hollow, tough
The Marijuana Ads That ABC, FOX, and CBS Refused to Show You
by smorgan, September 16, 2009, 07:10pmNew York City is the marijuana arrest capital of the world, which makes it harsh terrain for seriously
The Weekly Standard Cheers on Mexican Drug War Bloodshed
by smorgan, September 16, 2009, 04:19pm
Jaime Daremblum at The Weekly Standard uses math to prove that Mexico's d
No Matter How Bad You Think the Drug War Is, It's Worse
by smorgan, September 16, 2009, 01:20am
As I was writing the post below about asset forfeiture, I felt once again the familiar frustration of knowing
Using Drug Laws to Steal From Innocent People
by smorgan, September 16, 2009, 12:54am
Radley Balko has a story in the Jackson Free Press noting th
U.S. Forest Service Apologizes for Racist Marijuana Warning
by smorgan, September 15, 2009, 10:46pm
Remember a couple weeks ago when the U.S.
Drug War Violence is Destroying Mexico's Economy
by smorgan, September 14, 2009, 08:51pm
According to a new expert analysis, Mexico's brutal drug war is costing the country a whole hell of a lot of money:
Prominent Drug Warrior Admits Anti-Drug Propaganda is Exaggerated
by smorgan, September 10, 2009, 09:45pm
I don’t know what to make of this quote from NIDA Director Nora Volkow:
How Much More Proof Do You Need That Lying About Marijuana Doesn’t Work?
by smorgan, September 10, 2009, 07:55pm
No matter how many lies they tell, no matter how many lives they rip apart, the brave soldiers in the war on drugs wake up everyday in a country where marijuana is part of a healthy lifestyle for mill
Insane Hospital Worker Punishes Medical Marijuana Patient
by smorgan, September 09, 2009, 11:07pmThis is so out-of-control, I just don't know where to begin. If you watch one video this year of a seriously ill medical marijuana patient getting tortured by idiots, make it this one:
Bison Will Eat Marijuana Grown on Contaminated Chemical Weapons Site
by smorgan, September 09, 2009, 09:49pm
Aaron Houston at MPP is supposed to be this
Confused Drug Warrior Predicts "The End of Medical Marijuana"
by smorgan, September 09, 2009, 01:07am
John English at The Examiner has penned an impressive archive of unhinged anti-drug angrine
Confused Drug Warrior Thinks Drugs Are Legal in Mexico
by smorgan, September 08, 2009, 11:03pm
It's sad how often opposition to simple reforms is characterized by fundamental factual ignorance. Here's T.
What Would You Do If You Found a Giant Bag of Weed at the Beach?
by smorgan, September 08, 2009, 10:09pm
I'm sure the readers of this blog could all be counted on to do the right thing:
Marijuana Eradication is Destroying Everything Except Marijuana
by smorgan, September 03, 2009, 10:28pm
As a child, my folks took me to see the magn
Police Kill Church Pastor in Botched Drug Raid. No Drugs Found.
by smorgan, September 03, 2009, 09:16pmVia Radley Balko, here's
Ooops!! Police Destroy Legal Hemp Field
by smorgan, September 03, 2009, 08:15pm
Another problem with having laws against certain types of plants is that police don't know anything about plants.
Ok Everyone, This Town Will be Drug Free Starting…Now
by smorgan, September 02, 2009, 09:06pmIt looks like the party is almost over for the hippies of Salem, NJ.
It's Time to Fix Maryland's Medical Marijuana Law
by smorgan, September 02, 2009, 06:39pm
Anyone in Maryland who thinks the problem is solved should read this.
How Many Americans Die Every Year in The War on Drugs?
by smorgan, September 02, 2009, 01:27amAccording to Esquire, it may be as many as 15,000.
Warning: People Who Eat Tortillas Might be Marijuana Growers
by smorgan, August 31, 2009, 11:42pm
The panic over escalating outdoor marijuana cultivation just climbed about five notches on the absurdity scale.
Further Proof That Medical Marijuana Laws Are Working
by smorgan, August 31, 2009, 10:36pmThe Atlantic has an interesting story about the evolving medical
Hey, Check Out These Meaningless Statistics!
by smorgan, August 25, 2009, 05:42pm
From the drug czar's blog:
According to a recent national survey, 11 percent of we
Every Year is a Record Year for Marijuana Eradication
by smorgan, August 24, 2009, 10:21pm
Each August, like clockwork, you can expect to see announcements like this one about the success of this year's marijuana eradication efforts:
According to the Campaign Against Marijuan
Cato Unbound Looks at the Mexican Drug War
by smorgan, August 24, 2009, 10:18pm
Cato Unbound has a series of essays debating what to do about the situation in Mexico.
Blogging?
by smorgan, August 18, 2009, 08:51pm
My apologies for the total lack of content in the blog this week.
Confused Cop Worries That Medical Marijuana Could be Laced With PCP
by smorgan, August 14, 2009, 01:41am
Legal medical marijuana has been around for more than a decade now, but that certainly hasn't stopped bitter law-enforcement spokespeople from conjuring horrific doomsday fantasies about it.
Drug Czar Admits He Was Wrong About Medical Marijuana
by smorgan, August 14, 2009, 12:20am
Last month, Obama's drug czar raised eyebrows by claiming that "marijuana is dangerous and has no me
What Will the Cartels Do After Drugs Are Legal?
by smorgan, August 12, 2009, 01:20am
Opponents of legalizing drugs often argue that you can’t really eliminate the cartels because they'll just move on to other crimes. Here's the drug czar's version of that argument:
The Drug Cartels Have Their Own (Stolen) Oil Company
by smorgan, August 11, 2009, 11:04pm
I thought I'd heard it all, but the latest news from Mexico is so ridiculously over-the-top, I was genuinely shocked:
Drug Traffickers Plot to Kill Mexico's President
by smorgan, August 10, 2009, 10:51pm
I've had a creeping feeling for a while now that the cartels might try to take things to the next level:
Police Will Do Anything to Arrest People for Marijuana, Part II
by smorgan, August 10, 2009, 09:53pm
One of the most pernicious lies in the marijuana debate is that police aren't aggressively working to arrest people for small amounts of pot. They are.
Police Will Do Anything to Arrest People for Marijuana
by smorgan, August 07, 2009, 12:20am
Opponents of marijuana reform often try to act like it's already no big deal. They say no one really gets in much trouble for it and it's not a top priority for police.
ABC News Says Marijuana Makes People Miserable
by smorgan, August 06, 2009, 11:33pm
ABC News has one of those classic pot propaganda pieces that relies on anecdotal accounts to sound t
Medical Marijuana accepted to dismiss Federal Court Cases in New Mexico
by smorgan, August 05, 2009, 10:49pm
PRESS RELEASE – AUGUST 2, 2009 – FROM JOHN MCCALL, ATTORNEY
A Deadly Addiction You Never Saw Coming
by smorgan, August 05, 2009, 10:20pm
BBC News reports on the death of a Chinese teen who was beaten to death in a rehab center for internet addicts
Marijuana is Safer Than Viagra
by smorgan, August 05, 2009, 09:36pm
Is there anything it can’t do?
A fifty-five year old man has confessed to using marijuana in order to sexually please his wife.