Our new drug czar really has a way with words. He says things you never thought you'd hear from a drug czar. Unfortunately, like his predecessors, he's completely full of BS:

Vote for Legalization on Republican Online Forum

by smorgan, May 26, 2010, 10:08pm

The new trend of holding online votes for policy ideas continues to thrive, and this time it's the republicans who want to hear fro

More Proof That Marijuana Doesn't Make You Go Crazy

by smorgan, May 26, 2010, 09:22pm

Paul Armentano at NORML breaks down the latest research.

Obama's Drug War Hypocrisy

by smorgan, May 25, 2010, 08:48pm

Gene Healy has a sharp piece in

Cops Steal Money From 9-Year-Old Girl in Crazy Marijuana Raid

by smorgan, May 24, 2010, 09:32pm

Lately, it seems as though there's a new drug raid outrage being reported almost anytime I check my email.

Police Cut Down 400 Pot Plants, Then Realize it's Not Marijuana

by smorgan, May 24, 2010, 07:34pm

Further proof that police aren't exactly experts on botany:

Forcing People into Treatment for Marijuana Doesn't Prove That It's Addictive

by smorgan, May 20, 2010, 10:34pm

Pete Guither points out the drug czar's mischievous use of the word "probably."

Tim Pawlenty is a Drug War Idiot

by smorgan, May 20, 2010, 07:54pm

But don't take my word for it, just look what he did:

Accurate Media Coverage Upsets Drug Czar

by smorgan, May 20, 2010, 12:19am

Last week, the Associate Press ran one of the best pieces on U.S.

Top Drug Warrior Mark Souder Resigns from Congress After Affair with Staffer

by smorgan, May 18, 2010, 11:10pm

Ending Souder's reign of terror has been a high priority for the reform movement for many years, but we never saw this coming:

Elena Kagan and the Crack/Powder Sentencing Disparity

by smorgan, May 17, 2010, 06:38pm

Obama's Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan once served as deputy director of President Clinton's Domestic Policy Council, where she served on a working group that argued for delaying critically

Drug Czar Admits Failure, Pledges to Continue It

by smorgan, May 13, 2010, 11:50pm

Tell me something I don't know:

John Walters Still Thinks the Drug War is Awesome

by smorgan, May 13, 2010, 10:45pm

This comment from the former drug czar perfectly explains why drug warriors are so incapable of ever admitting failure:

The Dog-Killing Drug Raid that Pissed Off America

by smorgan, May 12, 2010, 08:32pm

This FOX News segment with Judge Napolitano is a must-see that really captures how everyone is feeling about the raid in Missouri.

Do Cops Get Drunk at Anti-Pot Conferences?

by smorgan, May 12, 2010, 08:15pm

While reading this MPP post, I kept wondering to myself what the

Utah Cops Create Website for Snitching on Marijuana Gardens

by smorgan, May 11, 2010, 08:20pm

As outdoor marijuana cultivation continues to surge in our nation's forests, police are growing increasing desperate in their miserably failed attempts to put a stop to it.

Gary Johnson Talks Marijuana Legalization on the Colbert Report

by smorgan, May 11, 2010, 07:18pm

I keep hearing rumors that former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson is going to run for President.

DEA Accidentally Argues for Marijuana Legalization

by smorgan, May 10, 2010, 10:04pm

Our friends at LEAP noticed this remarkable

Is Medical Marijuana a Step Towards Full Legalization?

by smorgan, May 06, 2010, 10:14pm

That's what a FOX reporter asked me after the D.C. Council passed the medical marijuana bill on Tuesday. You can see my answer here:

A Small Bag of Marijuana = Police Shooting Your Dogs in Front of Your Child

by smorgan, May 06, 2010, 12:00am

If you think our drug laws keep people safe, I would love to hear your thoughts on this video from

Cop Accidentally Argues for Marijuana Legalization

by smorgan, May 04, 2010, 09:53pm

Invariably, if you ask police to talk about marijuana laws, they will start listing reasons that it should be made legal. Even if they don't realize it:

"This Administration firmly opposes the legalization of marijuana"

by smorgan, May 03, 2010, 09:42pm

From the new National Drug Control Strategy, here's our government's official position on why marij

Weird Drama at the Drug Czar's Office

by smorgan, May 03, 2010, 09:11pm

We've all been wondering why the National Drug Control Strategy hasn't been released yet, and it looks like Newsweek

A New Marijuana Legalization Campaign

by smorgan, April 29, 2010, 09:11pm

I should have mentioned last week that the hugely popular blog FireDogLake has launched

Florida Cops Repeatedly Arrest Quadriplegic for Medical Marijuana

by smorgan, April 29, 2010, 08:54pm

Via MPP, here's another completely horrible remi

If You Kids Don't Quit Partying, We'll Prosecute Your College

by smorgan, April 28, 2010, 11:49pm

Reed College is known for being really awesome.

Banning Pot Didn't Work, So Let's Try Banning Bongs

by smorgan, April 28, 2010, 11:00pm

Even as record numbers of Americans begin recognizing the profound stupidity of our marijuana laws, Florida legislators are still thrashing around in panicked desperation:

D.C.'s Medical Marijuana Law Needs Your Support Now

by smorgan, April 27, 2010, 09:51pm

If you live in D.C.

Will Medical Marijuana Lead to Full Legalization?

by smorgan, April 27, 2010, 09:12pm

Robert Dupont is a liar and drug war profiteer who'll say anything to protect his racket.

How to Build a Movement

by smorgan, April 27, 2010, 01:43am

I found this video wonderfully charming and insightful:

Will DEA Help States Implement Medical Marijuana Laws?

by smorgan, April 27, 2010, 01:13am

I like the way Eric Sterling frames his concerns about Michele Leonhart's nomination to head the DEA:

Marijuana Will be Legal Soon (And if You Don't Like it, Move to Canada)

by smorgan, April 23, 2010, 12:22am

If I didn't want legal marijuana in America, I'd be seriously unsettled by the existence of a national marijuana holiday that gets more press than Thanksgiving.

Blogger Forces Drug Czar's Office to Correct False Information

by smorgan, April 21, 2010, 11:46pm

We talked here a while back about the drug czar's misleading use of drug testing data to suggest that sh

Happy 4/20

by smorgan, April 20, 2010, 06:23pm

As support for marijuana prohibition continues to hemorage and calls for legalization reverberate louder than ever before, the 4/20 marijuana holiday has become much more than the official day to g

Will the Economic Argument Help Legalize Marijuana? Yes.

by smorgan, April 19, 2010, 11:42pm

It's been the most prominent talking point for marijuana reform in recent months, but can the promise of tax revenue really convince people to support legalization?

3 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana Now

by smorgan, April 19, 2010, 11:08pm

Michelle Obama's Awesome Plan for Winning the Drug War

by smorgan, April 15, 2010, 06:10pm

When the First Lady speaks out about how to deal with the drug problem, you can bet she'll call for more of the same:

Drug Cartel Assassins Caught on Camera

by smorgan, April 15, 2010, 05:31pm

This video is freaking people out in Mexico.

The Government is Still Trying (and Failing) to Prove That Marijuana is Dangerous

by smorgan, April 14, 2010, 09:39pm

Ever heard someone argue against medical marijuana on the grounds that there hasn’t been enough research to prove that it works?

The Best Argument Ever for Legalizing and Taxing Marijuana

by smorgan, April 14, 2010, 07:36pm

Ok, maybe it's not the best ever, but this observation from the comment section of a

Teachers for Marijuana Legalization

by smorgan, April 13, 2010, 09:02pm

More of this please:

Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten thinks it's high time marijuana is legalized.

Dr. Drew Endorses Planting Evidence on Drug Users to Get Them Locked Up

by smorgan, April 13, 2010, 08:13pm

Celebrity addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky is someone I used to respect as a teenager. Too bad he sold-out and became a dangerous quack who'll say anything to make headlines:

Mike Huckabee Compares Using Drugs to Committing Incest

by smorgan, April 12, 2010, 09:16pm

In defense of his anti-gay prejudice, former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee goes off the deep end:

Eating Your Stash Won't Keep You Out of Jail

by smorgan, April 12, 2010, 08:32pm

We've been over this

Fighting for Legalization Isn't Enough. You Need to Know Your Rights.

by smorgan, April 08, 2010, 11:55pm

As the debate over marijuana legalization rages on and U.S. drug policy draws more public scrutiny than ever before, the arrests and injustices just keep adding up.

The Onion vs. The Drug War

by smorgan, April 08, 2010, 10:30pm

The Onion wins by KO. Still, it's hard to laugh about this considering how often police actually do raid homes on suspicion of pathetically minor drug offenses.

Confusing Legalization With Prohibition

by smorgan, April 08, 2010, 10:09pm

No matter how hard you struggle to explain the basics of the black market drug economy to supporters of the drug war, they stare blankly back at you.

Drug Cartels Are Terrified of Marijuana Legalization, Part 2

by smorgan, April 07, 2010, 10:10pm

Steve Chapman had an awesome piece last week that sent drug war nutjob Cliff Kin

Refusing a Search Doesn't Give Police the Right to Detain You

by smorgan, April 07, 2010, 09:42pm

Here's an Arizona case that illustrates why you should never give police consent to search your vehicle:

Has Jay Leno Ever Heard of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries?

by smorgan, April 06, 2010, 08:54pm

Here's Jay Leno and Bill Maher discussing the effort to legalize marijuana in California:

Since When do Rockstars Know Anything About Drugs?

by smorgan, April 05, 2010, 09:53pm

Sting's call for an end to the war on drugs is getting some

Embarrassing Typo on Anti-Legalization Site

by smorgan, April 02, 2010, 12:28am

Allow me to introduce you to Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana, an apparent front for the opposition to legalization in California.

Drug Czar Doesn't Want to Discuss California's Legalization Effort

by smorgan, April 01, 2010, 11:49pm

California could legalize marijuana this November and the drug czar isn’t sure exactly what to say about it:

Sting Says End the Drug War

by smorgan, March 31, 2010, 05:32pm

Our friends at the Drug Policy Alliance have persuaded A-list rockstar Sting to

Medical Marijuana on South Park Tonight

by smorgan, March 31, 2010, 04:51pm

Oh no, something tells me this is going to boil my blood. Or maybe not. From one episode to the next, South Park either speaks directly to my soul, or makes me wanna puke.

Drug Cartels Are Terrified of Marijuana Legalization

by smorgan, March 31, 2010, 01:44am

The laws against their products just make them rich. The threat of being killed or imprisoned just gives them a rush. Their reputation for ruthlessness just gets them laid.

Illegal Growers Are Terrified of Marijuana Legalization

by smorgan, March 30, 2010, 11:13pm

This fascinating AP story really nails a dimension of the legalization discussion th

An Argument to Avoid Making, Part 2

by smorgan, March 30, 2010, 12:31am

Whenever I explain why I think reformers should avoid suggesting that politicians benefit from supporting "tough on crime" policies, I get some incredulous responses.

An Argument to Avoid Making

by smorgan, March 26, 2010, 12:27am

I've spent years challenging the notion that "tough on crime" policies help politicians get more votes.

If You Call Yourself a Drug Policy Reformer, You Need to Watch This

by smorgan, March 25, 2010, 11:50pm

This Slate article about how college professors across the country are using The Wire to teach a variety of subject

The Real Reason Football Players Aren't Supposed to Use Marijuana

by smorgan, March 24, 2010, 11:12pm

This Sports Illustrated piece on the growing prevalence of marijuana

Researchers Prove Definitively That the Drug War Sucks

by smorgan, March 23, 2010, 11:35pm

In a sane world, this ought to be all the evidence you'd need to conclude that the drug war is just a complete unmitigated disaster:

The "Fake Marijuana" Situation is Getting Confusing

by smorgan, March 23, 2010, 11:16pm

As efforts to ban fake marijuana products continue to escalate, I predict we'll be seeing a lot of this sort of thing:

"No, the number one thug in this movie is definitely Scott Morgan."

by smorgan, March 23, 2010, 01:55am

Pete Guither's review of my new movie just made me laugh super hard.

The War on Drugs Is Doomed

by smorgan, March 22, 2010, 10:19pm

…according to Mary Anastasia O'Grady in her latest awesome Wall Street Journal ed

Cops + Drugs = Corruption

by smorgan, March 22, 2010, 09:32pm

It's really just that simple.

I'm back

by smorgan, March 22, 2010, 08:53pm

Having failed to mention that I was going on vacation, I now announce my triumphant return.

Long-time Drug Warrior Changes His Mind, Supports Medical Marijuana and Decriminalization

by smorgan, March 11, 2010, 02:45am

John J. Dilulio Jr.

Six Groups Who Benefit From the Drug War

by smorgan, March 10, 2010, 12:35am

An awesome presentation from Judge Jim Gray. He really nails a lot of important points in a few short minutes:

Stupid Arguments Against Medical Marijuana, Part 2

by smorgan, March 09, 2010, 11:37pm

Some legislators in Vermont aren't thrilled about a bill to create 5 medical marijuana dispensar

Stupid Arguments Against Medical Marijuana, Part 1

by smorgan, March 09, 2010, 11:16pm

Cliff Kincaid, kingpin of paranoid prohibitionists, blames las

Everything You Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization

by smorgan, March 08, 2010, 10:57pm

As more states begin to consider reforming marijuana laws, legislators are struggling to sort fact from fiction in the marijuana debate.

How Many Cops Does it Take to Bust a Marijuana User?

by smorgan, March 08, 2010, 10:23pm

Via

How Can We Stop Drug Gangs From Growing Pot in the Woods? Legalize Pot

by smorgan, March 04, 2010, 11:57pm

One of the most embarrassingly mindless trends in the mainstream media's marijuana reporting is that of publishing one redundant story after another about the explosion of illegal outdoor cultivat

Debate: Should 'K2' Synthetic Marijuana be Made Illegal?

by smorgan, March 04, 2010, 11:02pm

Calvina Fay of the Drug Free America Foundation says to ban it immediately and ask questions later:

More on Police Dept. Blocking Officer From Speaking About Legalization

by smorgan, March 04, 2010, 01:41am

As I mentioned yesterday, LEAP speaker David Bratzer has been ordered by the Vict

Former Cop Says Mayor Calvo Should Stop Complaining About the Killing of His Dogs

by smorgan, March 04, 2010, 01:14am

Check out this letter in The Baltimore Sun from an ex-c

Police Dept. Blocks Officer From Speaking About Legalization

by smorgan, March 02, 2010, 10:33pm

From our friends at LEAP:

Thanks to the Drug War, Innocent People Fear Police

by smorgan, March 02, 2010, 08:56pm

When a mysterious package of marijuana arrived at the home of Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo, police arrived moments later and

Oliver North Says Dumb Things About the Drug War

by smorgan, March 01, 2010, 09:23pm

You've just gotta read this editorial from

Which is More Dangerous: Marijuana or Machine Guns?

by smorgan, March 01, 2010, 08:47pm

Via

Colorado Congressman Fights Back Against DEA's Medical Marijuana Raids

by smorgan, February 26, 2010, 01:25am

The DEA's recent tough-guy tactics in Colorado aren't winning them any friends in the press, the public, or even in politics.

Medical Marijuana: US Congressman Protests Colorado DEA Raids in Letter to Holder, Obama

by smorgan, February 26, 2010, 12:00am, (Issue #622)

The DEA's efforts to subvert administration policy favoring state medical marijuana laws is not winning it any friends, and is gaining it some powerful new opponents.

New Synthetic Marijuana Products: Are They Medicine?

by smorgan, February 25, 2010, 10:42pm

Recent press coverage about synthetic marijuana products (commonly known as Spice and K2) is unsurprisingly leading more people to try them.

Opponents of Medical Marijuana Should Just Give Up

by smorgan, February 25, 2010, 01:17am

This month has brought some of the most high-profile backlash we've seen since Obama's new medical marijuana policy took effect.

Pot Wars - Battlefield California

by smorgan, February 24, 2010, 07:51pm

The latest from Reason.tv:

Employment Discrimination Against Medical Marijuana Patients Must End

by smorgan, February 24, 2010, 01:53am

If 80% of Americans support medical marijuana, why do we keep hearing stories like this one:

Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana is Still a Confusing Mess

by smorgan, February 23, 2010, 01:32am

I'll be the first to tell you that medical marijuana is in a better position politically than ever before.

Dallas Police Plan Widespread Warrantless Drug Searches

by smorgan, February 19, 2010, 12:55am

As long as the public remains largely ignorant about 4th Amendment rights, police will continue to rely on coercive tactics that treat people as guilty until proven innocent:

Synthetic Marijuana: Let's Try Regulation Instead of Prohibition

by smorgan, February 18, 2010, 12:18am

If anyone hasn't heard yet about the exciting new drug that's just like pot, but won't make you fail a drug test or get you arrested,

DEA Backs Down After Threatening Colorado Dispensaries

by smorgan, February 16, 2010, 09:53pm

Jeffrey Sweetin of the DEA's Denver office on Saturday:

Retirement Home Fires Staffer for Medical Marijuana Use

by smorgan, February 15, 2010, 10:32pm

Even though only 20% of Americans still oppose medical marijuana, there's enough lingering prejudice to create serious problems for patients.

Angry Man Says Potheads Should be Kicked in the Nuts

by smorgan, February 15, 2010, 08:00pm

Via DrugWarRant, here's a video that I'm sure all of you will find entertaining.

Synthetic "Legal" Marijuana is Becoming Popular, So They're Trying to Ban it

by smorgan, February 11, 2010, 10:59pm

One of the most interesting and least-discussed issues in drug policy over the past year is the emergence of synthetic marijuana products, sold under names such Spice and K2, which are being sold open

Various Interesting Links

by smorgan, February 09, 2010, 10:47pm

The El Paso City Council is back with another drug policy reform resolution.

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