Reefer Madness

Anti-drug congressman turns pro-medipot lobbyist

"...with use or possession of pot (or any other drug). In essence, Barr was the Man responsible for suppressing..."

April 6, 2007 News Column 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

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The Sweet Science

"...The Feds' Repressive Laws..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Column

Will Texas Reduce Marijuana Penalties?

Keep it class C, Texas

"...to quit making arrests for personal amounts and related drug paraphernalia, and provides a framework for expunging past charges...."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Reefer Breakthrough: What Happens Next?

"...approach – under the guise of "reviewing" the state laws in question – and allow the legalization, regulation, and..."

Dec. 21, 2012 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

Medi-Pot Patients Win Again

California judges say medi-pot laws don't conflict with federal pot prohibition

"...shakes out, even from harassment, which the subjects of Drug Enforcement Administration raids in the state know all too..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...What is "HIV drug resistance" really? It means the poisons you take are..."

April 22, 2005 Column

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...Sheriff's Office investigators made a series of significant felony drug busts. In January and again in October, WCSO detectives..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The comedian says his jail term for selling bongs is really punishment for his attitudes about U.S. drug policy

"...of Operation Pipe Dreams, the U.S. Department of Justice's drug paraphernalia sting, Tommy Chong appeared in court in western..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...Republican Chairman, Joe Crabb from Atascosita, hemmed, hawed, and drug the process out so painfully that citizens were forced..."

July 11, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Smith, who Mr. King labeled a "segregationist," filed a lawsuit that resulted in greater black representation on his hometown..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Naked City

Let's Imprison Everybody!

"...It's been a busy couple of weeks for top drug cop John Walters, head of the White House Office..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Judge James Nowlin dismissed the Hyde Park Baptist Church lawsuit against the city concerning the church's proposed construction of..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...with the right on such issues as extending the drug war and denying recognition to same-sex marriages, he has..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

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Warren Responds

"...number of years since the Chronicle has seriously examined drug war issues (c.1994?), but like rain this summer, any..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...could very well set the course for reproductive health laws across the country for decades to come...."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Reefer Madness: Top 10 Joints

"...back in federal court, again trying to get the Drug Enforcement Administration to butt out of plans to cultivate..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Toke 'Em If You Got 'Em: Pot Prohibition Turns 70 ... and Pot Arrests Keep Adding Up

That’s right, 70 years ago this week, the federal Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 took effect, giving life to the federal pot prohibition we’ve all come to know and love.

"...Act where marijuana is listed as a highly addictive drug with no medically acceptable uses. (That said, many states..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...(not to mention sorting these based on federal privacy laws). Your pal would laugh hysterically because that would be..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Disgraced former drug task force Officer Tom Coleman, whose questionable investigation in..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...a retired policeman, who was well aware of our laws, was operating a motorcycle while inebriated...."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column

Weed Watch: Senate Mulls Med-Mari Defense

Bill would allow medical use claims in drug cases; mandatory sentencing slagged

"...medical necessity as an affirmative defense if tried on drug charges in federal court. Since marijuana is defined as..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Turning Taylor Around

The Williamson Co. authorities bring law-and-order urban renewal to the Taylor black community

"...Line had a reputation for providing a haven for drug dealers. Created by concerned citizens and law enforcers, the..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Transit authorities have freedom of speech, too, judge rules

"...a controlled substance while permitting those that support tougher drug sentences."..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The feds punish transit authorities for carrying drug-reform ads

"...Four drug-policy reform advocacy groups on Feb. 18 filed suit in..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The comedian goes to jail as his appeal goes to court.

"...serving a nine-month sentence after pleading guilty to selling drug paraphernalia over the Internet. Chong was popped in February..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Tommy Chong gets jail time, but hemp food products may be free.

"...and Iowa, rounded up and charged with distribution of drug paraphernalia during a February sting code-named Operation Pipe Dreams...."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The worst anti-drug bill yet burbles up in Congress.

"...possible for the feds to redefine any and all drug crimes as acts of terrorism...."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...story or an editorial? The writer cited a possible lawsuit by club owners against the ordinance but failed to..."

June 27, 2003 Column

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