The Hightower Report

Name That Drug!; and Cashing In on Payday Loans

"...Believe it or not, there is a naming industry. It consists..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Reefer Madness

Medi-Pot Hysteria Unfounded

"...Despite hysterical claims that the legalization of medicinal marijuana for..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Column by Jordan Smith

Raich Still Fighting for Medi-Pot Rights

Medical marijuana patient - not to mention its fiercest advocate - Angel Raich, back in federal court

"...Medical-marijuana patient, and its fiercest advocate, Angel Raich, was back in federal court..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Texan lawmakers introduce bills for medical pot and industrial hemp

"...Patients and advocates filled the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee room on April 5 to testify in favor of..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

The draconian R.A.V.E. Act sneaks back into Congress, but reform advocates are pushing drug bills across the nation -- including in Texas

"...It's baaaack. The proposed, and extremely draconian, Reducing Americans' Vulnerability..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...freedom and professionalism in Latin America, according to the university. Rosental Alves, a Latin American journalist and holder of..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature

Al Harrington's Quest for Equity in Cannabis

The former NBA player and SXSW Online speaker bolsters cannabis entrepreneurs

"...Opportunity amid the Green Rush has not been shared equally...."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

DOJ Declares Truce in War on Pot

Attorney General declines to act against states legalizing marijuana

"...Colorado and Washington passed by voters last year that legalize and regulate the use and sale of marijuana by..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: The Score

Grading the Lege on women's health, drug policy, and criminal justice

"...Texas Right to Life pushed hard to build on its significant success in restricting access to abortion in 2011,..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tops & Bottoms

Gay Place blogger Jordan weighs in with individual lists

"...high speed Wi-Fi Internet connection in my Texas State University-owned apartment, or get to find out what Nazis, aliens..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Jordan Gass-Pooré

The Hightower Report

Lobbyists' BFF; and California's Budding Union Movement

"...never heard of this Ohio Republican, who's been the minority leader for almost four years, but he has big..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Reefer Madness: Medi-Pot Update

State lawmakers change pot rules and more states consider legalizing

"...advocates in Los Angeles are upset about a new city ordinance that will close hundreds of pot dispensaries –..."

June 8, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Top 9 Joints

"...to end raids on patients using medi-pot in compliance with state law...."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Profiting From Prohibition

"...Dear Editor, Re: "Majority Favors Marijuana" [Newsdesk blog, Dec. 11]: Far..."

Dec. 12, 2009 Postmarks

Drug Laws

A Mixed Bag

"...It's been a decidedly lame session for drug-law reform, with..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Top 10 Joints

"...1) No Help for Hemp Our favorite North Dakota farmers were back in federal court, again..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Prog Blogs

The progressive bloggers are establishing a political agenda

"...the Netroots Nation convention runs from Thurs­day (lots of "identity, issue, and regional caucuses") to Sunday (plenary session on..."

July 11, 2008 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Cashing in on Payday Loans; and Our Leader Speaks

"...Credit-card rates of 20% or so are ridiculous – but..."

March 21, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

"...phased redeployment of our troops, but he cannot veto reality. Our troops will return; it is only a matter..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Reefer Madness: A Modest Proposal

Houston Rep. Harold Dutton offers up Legislation for downgrading criminal penalties associated with possession of small amounts of pot

"...a modest proposal to downgrade the criminal penalties associated with possession of small amounts of pot. Currently, possession of..."

March 30, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Thanks for Covering Medical-Marijuana Bill

"...medical marijuana on Feb. 15. This bill will not legalize marijuana even for medical use. It will protect a..."

Feb. 27, 2007 Postmarks

Reefer Madness

North Dakota ag commissioner still waiting to hear from feds on whether they'll waive individual federal registration for qualified farmers who gain state approval to farm hemp; and hemp revolution seeds germinating in South Carolina

"...It's been more than a month since North Dakota Agriculture..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch: Meddling Federal Lawmakers Share Blame in Senseless Medi-Pot Death

Barr and co. prevented D.C. voters from enacting law

"...custody of the Washington, D.C., Department of Corrections filed suit on Sept. 20 against individuals working for the jail..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pfurious in Pflugerville

Pfillies or pfamily pfun for the NE Travis suburb?

"...to town has earned both pfriends and pfoes – pitting neighbor against neighbor and property tax relief against wholesome..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

National political conventions: bought and paid for; and vets need Bush to put the money where his mouth is

"...The big-money corruption of American politics will be on display at the national conventions of..."

June 25, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Gambling? What Gambling?

Allergic to taxes, the Lege tries to balance the budget with the rolls of the dice.

"...Who says morality isn't relative? Compared to the hideous mortal sin of..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Weed Watch

An overview of the latest developments on drug policy across the nation

"...The latest salvos in California's ongoing battle over the legality of medical marijuana have pitted California Attorney General Bill..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Year After Overdose Crisis Declaration, Federal Funds Start Flowing

Advocates urge community oversight on funding

"...Today, Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, along with city and county officials, commemorated the one-year anniversary of..."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say

"...Last Wednesday, hundreds traveled to the state capitol to listen to and share personal experiences with the..."

Feb. 20, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Overdose Reversal Training Brings Supplies, Education to Texas State University

To serve and inject

"...have lost their lives to fentanyl exposures in the United States?" Callie Crow asked the Texas State University Police..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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