Court Says No to Hemp

After years of legal wrangling, appeals court rules against North Dakota farmers

"...the court ruled Dec. 22 in favor of the Drug Enforcement Administration and, by default, the ban on U.S...."

Dec. 23, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Tire Mound of Mystery

Thousands of city tires lie moldering southeast of town – and the city is claiming ignorance

"...it was extinguished. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, that blaze sent up a plume of smoke 3,000..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Frustrated Farmers Jailed

Frustrated hemp farmers dug up the lawn of DEA headquarters this morning -- and were promptly tossed in the pokey

"...up the lawn at the Virginia headquarters of the Drug Enforcement Administration where the group was trying to plant..."

Oct. 13, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...faster? Absolutely. I think that working with any federal agency – whether its the corps or FEMA or TX..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Reefer Madness: The Great Capitol Hemp Heist

See what happens when you try to separate a hemp lobbyist from his inner woody hurd fibers?

"...the introduction in the 1970s of the war on drugs. Laws that regulated and then made marijuana illegal sucked..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

When Good Things Happen to Bad Bills – and Vice Versa

Bad bills fly, while good bills die

"...Concealed firearms on campus – universities, student bodies, law enforcement, and mental-health officials don't want them, but the National..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff

Obama May Not Favor Medi-Pot Raids, But DEA Sure Does

The DEA last week raided a South Lake Tahoe dispensary, the first such raid since Obama took office

"...Agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration raided the Holistic Solutions medi-pot dispensary in..."

Jan. 25, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Informant

Revolutionary to rat: The uneasy journey of Brandon Darby

"...of small groups engaged in progressive projects: getting dirty drug needles off the streets, innocent prisoners out of jail,..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Diana Welch

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Officer Julie Schroeder during a scuffle connected to a drug sting operation in Southeast Austin in June 2005. Chief..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature

Reefer Madness: The DEA's Dopiness

U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is blocking North Dakota farmers' right to grow industrial hemp

"...by state law, the Constitution's commerce clause precludes the Drug Enforcement Administration's ability to regulate their hemp farming within..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...Libertarians on issues such as the Iraq war and drug legalization, and we're willing to check Strohm's name as..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Supremes Consider the Limits of Warantless Searches

The Supremes are back at work, and ready to tackle the drug war

"...day of their October 2008 term – was a drug case, but regarding the legal kind, that is: cigarettes...."

Oct. 6, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Drug Czar or Drugged Czar?

Walters appears to be winning the war on fantasy

"...In Washington, at least in drug warrior circles, it seems the left hand has no..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

FBI Investigating Deadly Drug Raid at Home of Maryland Mayor

Police admit they F-ed up in raid of mayor's home

"...The FBI has launched an investigation into the drug bust at the home of a Maryland mayor last..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

APD

The APD drags its feet on cite-and-release law

"...failure to wear a seat belt to possession of drug paraphernalia – which carry a maximum penalty of up..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...the Chronicle about the flap over Immigration and Customs Enforcement setting up shop in the Travis County Jail in..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Reefer Madness

Federal drug enforcers show little interest in treatment

"...The numbers are in – and, once again, drug treatment and prevention programs are the big losers in..."

March 14, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...immigrant detention facility funded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, operated by Corrections Corporation of America, and administered by..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Precinct 2 Constables

Why on earth would anyone want to run for constable? You'd be surprised.

"...a small Austin software company. He has no law enforcement background but says that doesn't mean he isn't qualified..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...or kill oneself, withdrawal from friends or family, increased drug or alcohol use, and increased irritability or rage. For..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...announced Tuesday that they selected the National Center for Drug Free Sport, a provider of testing services for the..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

Dallas Police Say One Line Is Fine

"...Police officials to hire applicants who have used “hard” drugs – only once, mind you – including cocaine. Under..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

NoDak Farmers Continue Fight for Hemp in Federal Appeals Court

"...state law and without the looming interference of the Drug Enforcement Administration. In that way the DEA, which sought..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

North Dakota hemp farmers go to court to defend right to tell DEA to butt out of plans to grow nonnarcotic hemp plant

"...Rest assured, the Drug Enforcement Agency is fair. Seriously. At least when it..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

APD Pot-Hunters Are Data-Mining at AE

Are you using 'too much' energy? Inquiring drug cops want to know.

"...According to federal prosecutors, local Drug Enforcement Administration agents, and at least one Austin Police..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

War on Prohibition is the new War on Drugs

"...four other former cops teamed up to form the drug policy reform group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. The group's..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Tandy Quits Drugs

After four years at the helm, Drug Enforcement Administration head Karen Tandy announced Oct. 22 that she is leaving the agency

"...After four years at the helm, Drug Enforcement Administration head Karen Tandy announced Oct. 22 that..."

Oct. 28, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Journey of a Gun

Gun traveled circuitous path to Kevin Brown's hands

"...Wesley Smith. Smith, who wanted information about an Eastside drug dealer known as "Icy Mike," was calling on behalf..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

If the DEA has its way, hemp-farming will go to seed

"...The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has just one day left to file..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Feds remain illogically steadfast in opposition to medicinal marijuana

"...among other things, opposition to medicinal marijuana by the Drug Enforcement Admini­stra­tion and White House Office of National Drug..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

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