Legal Marijuana? New Domestic and International Initiatives Challenge the Status Quo
October 3, 2012 Thomas Schelling Beau Kilmer Jonathan P. Caulkins Mark A. R. Kleiman Alejandro Madrazo Jonathan Rauch John Walsh
Abolish the Office of Drug Control Policy
Dear Editor, Thank you for writing the Register’s Editorial today, “Right pick for ‘drug czar’? That’s the wrong question.” The Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) is a state agency … Abolish the Office of Drug Control Policy
Iowa Democrats Support Marijuana Law Reform
It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post, but I gave a speech at the Global Marijuana March yesterday and I’m going to post my notes here. POLK … Iowa Democrats Support Marijuana Law Reform
Long Silence and Unpublished Article
Pardon the long silence. I’ve been busy working on my state and federal appeals. The state case is finished and I’m waiting for the Iowa Supreme Court ruling. My final … Long Silence and Unpublished Article
Formal Complaint against Office of Drug Control Policy
Carl Olsen January 22, 2012 Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman Ola Babcock Miller Building 1112 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0231 Phone: 515-281-3592 Fax: 515-242-6007 Dear Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman, This is a formal … Formal Complaint against Office of Drug Control Policy
Carl Olsen’s Letter to the Colorado Department of Revenue
Carl Olsen January 15, 2012 Barbara J. Brohl Colorado Department of Revenue State Capitol Annex 1375 Sherman Street, Room 409 Denver, Colorado 80261 Dear Executive Director Brohl, On November 7, … Carl Olsen’s Letter to the Colorado Department of Revenue
Carl Olsen’s Letter to Governor Jan Brewer
Carl Olsen January 14, 2012 Janice K. Brewer Governor of Arizona 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Dear Governor Brewer, On June 3, 2011, I tried to intervene in … Carl Olsen’s Letter to Governor Jan Brewer
U.S. Attorney in Oakland, CA cites my case
The U.S. Attorney in Oakland, CA, responded to NORML’s law suit Tuesday (you know, the one three federal judges have already shredded): http://www.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/States/pdfs/ca_11cv05349_039.pdf The most annoying thing about it is … U.S. Attorney in Oakland, CA cites my case
Controversy over medical marijuana? Or, just an excuse to talk?
Over the weekend, there was quite a ruckus over whether folks should support legalization or medical use of marijuana, as if there was some problem with folks supporting one or … Controversy over medical marijuana? Or, just an excuse to talk?
Beginning of the legislative process
I attended my precinct caucus last night. We had ten people. There was only one platform resolution, mine. I explained that since the last caucus I had picked up support … Beginning of the legislative process