Doctors Group Opposes Student Drug Testing, reported by Tom Angell of Marijuana Majority
A group representing 62,000 pediatricians said Monday that schools should not randomly drug test students.[…]
Beyond drug testing’s futility, the group’s policy statement cites a number of harms the practice can cause:
“Other concerns regarding school-based drug testing include the potential for […]
While it may not be apparent to casual observers of the current drive to legalize marijuana in America, we are truly the beneficiaries of political reforms adopted during what is generally referred to as the Progressive Era. This period of social activism and political reform in America is generally defined as beginning in 1890 and running through 1920. The principal objective of the Progressive movement was eliminating corruption in government, and to accomplish that goal, proponents sought ways to take down the powerful and corrupt political bosses and to provide […]
On Wednesday, April 1 (no joke), I’m traveling to Indiana to talk about some bad laws (no, not that one… some others).
This event is hosted by Young Americans for Liberty at Indiana University and Student Peace Alliance
If you’re in the area, hope to see you there!
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Colorado has responded to the Supreme court complaint by Nebraska and Oklahoma with this brief.
I think it’s extremely well-written and well-argued, pointing out the absurdity of the claims by the other states.
Here’s a taste:
The Complaint, however, does not challenge marijuana legalization as a general matter. For example, the Plaintiff States do not […]
On twitter:
[…] Now, is there any way to keep prohibition and limit the excesses of drug law enforcement? That’s the hard one.
Yep.
Kevin always talks about there being a way to solve the problems of the drug war without legalizing, but never seems to be willing to share his “secret” plan. And while […]
Marijuana Arrests in Colorado After the Passage of Amendment 64
The report finds that since 2010, marijuana possession charges are down by more than 90%, marijuana cultivation charges are down by 96%, and marijuana distribution charges are down by 99%. The number of marijuana possession charges in Colorado courts has decreased by more than […]
Just for fun:
9 Reasons We Should Never, Never, Never, Ever Legalize Marijuana by Michael McCutcheon.
Pretty convincing stuff.
Consider this an open thread.
http://news.marijuana.com/news/2015/03/a-tale-of-two-cities-why-dc-and-nyc-are-worlds-apart/ Washington, DC and New York City are only 225 miles apart, a four-hour drive up I-95, or a 3½ hour train ride on Amtrak. And both jurisdictions have taken positive steps over the last couple of years to stop arresting marijuana smokers. But in other ways, they are in parallel universes. In one city the police chief is embracing marijuana legalization, and touting it as a helpful step in building community relations. And in the other, the police commissioner is saying marijuana has caused an increase in homicides and […]
No, not the UNODC, but the United Nations Development Programme has nothing good to say about it.
Transform has great coverage: Another UN agency savages the drug war
Here’s the key quote:
“[Drug control efforts] have had harmful collateral consequences: creating a criminal black market; fuelling corruption, violence, and instability; threatening public health and safety; […]