Jersey Lawmakers Become Drug-Law Reformers?

Garden State to change drug war landscape

"...left before the Democratic governor leaves office, New Jersey lawmakers have approved two major drug policy reform issues that..."

Jan. 12, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

A 'Third Way' for Pot-Law Reform?

Marijuana Policy Project says 'No' to Kennedy proposal

"...former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, argues that neither the drug war, nor legalization, are healthy answers to the nation's..."

Jan. 15, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

More on Drug Provision Reform

"...of our efforts to repeal the Higher Education Act drug provision ["More DOJ Med-Mari Busts," News, Sept. 17]. A..."

Sept. 16, 2004 Postmarks

Drug Laws

A Mixed Bag

"...It's been a decidedly lame session for drug-law reform, with only a few bright spots. First, Senate..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Students Punished for Healthier Drug Choices

"...been denied financial aid as a result of a drug conviction, please contact Students for Sensible Drug Policy. This..."

April 25, 2006 Postmarks

Criminal Justice Reform Heads to Senate Floor

Commission would conduct full review of nation's criminal justice system

"...be up for discussion – including whether the nation's drug laws are actually effective...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Drug War Blowback

Drug-raid tactics come under increasing scrutiny

"...blacks, Kevlar vests and helmets, preparing to execute a drug warrant at the home of Felix and Cruz Rosales..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...Alexander "Rusty" Windle was not a drug dealer, but he died like one. Before dawn on..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Latest Drug War Strategy: Cops Deliver the Drugs then Raid the House

SWAT team delivers drugs first, asks questions later

"...The endless War on Drugs hit another low on Wednesday when SWAT officers raided..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...to run on her record as a criminal justice reformer. She could point to her aggressive reorganization and rebuilding..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Reefer Madness: Federal Sentencing Law Up for (Watered-Down) Reform

Senate committee passes compromise bill on sentencing disparity

"...cocaine to net the same time behind bars. Current law also provides a mandatory-minimum sentence for simple possession of..."

March 19, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Pot Reform Takes the Main Stage

Lawmakers and advocates introduce measures in multiple states

"...been a big month for medical marijuana supporters with lawmakers and activists in at least five states pushing forward..."

Jan. 26, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Want to End the Drug War? Jack Cole Will Tell You How!

Anti-drug war lecturer coming to UT.

"...now, the $64,000 question: Can the U.S. beat its drug war addiction? Jack Cole, executive director of Law Enforcement..."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch: Denver Police Ignore Pot Possession Law

Although 54% of Denver, Colo., voters approved a measure last month legalizing possession of up to 1 oz. of marijuana by adults over 21, law enforcers continue on as though the law doesn't exist

"...of marijuana by adults over 21, it appears local law enforcers are continuing on as though the law doesn't..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Instead of all students – current and future – convicted of any drug-related crime at any point in their lives losing federal financial aid, now, only students currently in school will lose their money if convicted on a drug charge

"...On Feb. 1, drug law reformers scored a minor victory when Congress accepted..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crack Busters

The pieces are finally in place to end the crack cocaine sentencing disparity

"...Drug-law reform advocates with Families Against Mandatory Minimums say all..."

Oct. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Orrin Hatch, drug law reformer?

"...of attorney and former Hatch staffer Nancy Taylor, whose law firm has represented both Austin – a Grammy-winning producer..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 6/3/11

Your dose of drug war news

"...week, advocates are suing to have marijuana regulation reconsidered, lawmakers file medi-pot bills, Attorney General Eric Holder supports making..."

June 3, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Bush Pardons Hip-Hop Artist

John Forté was dealt harsh sentence under draconian drug law

"...sentencing. The decision to release Forté was applauded by drug-law reformers who have long argued that man-min sentences are..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Vote Pot!

"...be asked to cast their ballots in favor of drug-law reform. Specifically, voters in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada,..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

That Our Program Is Worthless Is NOT What's Important Here …

Whether the ONDCP's anti-drug media campaign actually works apparently isn't what concerns the White House. What's more important is who writes about the failed ad campaign.

"...national politics), the White House Office of the National Drug Control Policy has gotten its knickers in a twist..."

Feb. 8, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Everybody Must Get Stoned!

The national trend of marijuana reform law continues to build

"...Pierre has worked for the National Organ­iz­ation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, the granddaddy of pot-law..."

March 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

The election roundup

"...night saw voters call for sweeping changes in Congress, drug-law reformers were handed a more mixed bag: Three statewide..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Column by Jordan Smith

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...repeated roadblocks. In part, that's because he knows what lawmakers say to him in hushed tones on the floor:..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 12/30/11

Your drug war news

"...have pot use on the rise among teens, federal lawmakers afraid of needles, the Adderall mafia, and Gary Johnson..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

The feds are again using citizens' dollars to campaign against citizens' drug law reform initiatives.

"...It's election season again, and, in the world of drug-law reform, that can mean only one thing: Time for..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 3/3/11

Your drug war news for the week

"...romp for anyone interested in the effects of the Drug War and in drug-law reform...."

March 3, 2011 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

DOJ Declares Truce in War on Pot

Attorney General declines to act against states legalizing marijuana

"...now, at least – take legal action to challenge laws in Colorado and Washington passed by voters last year..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Feds: Hands off Pot Users in Colorado and Washington

In two states where pot is now legal, feds take back seat approach

"...now, at least –s take legal action to challenge laws in Colorado and Washington passed by voters last year..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Eye for an Eye, Ounce for an Ounce

Will the Lege downgrade the punishment for pot possession this session?

"...which Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Hous­ton, has tried to get lawmakers to embrace the idea that criminal penalties should be..."

April 24, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

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