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Nevadans for Hemp
University of Nevada looking to research hemp as biomass energy source
"...pot and hemp are the same thing. Indeed, the DEA has so far thwarted attempts by North Dakota lawmakers..."

May 16, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film
Daily reviews and interviews
"...honest (and heartbreaking) as addiction-as-lifestyle. With his 5-year-old daughter, Deandra (Fitzsimmons), in danger of being sucked body and soul..."

March 14, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Physicians Back Law Change for Marijuana
Doctors support rescheduling of marijuana and call on feds to protect medi-pot patients.
"...and notably the Drug Enforcement Administration, even though a DEA administrative law judge last year recommended that Kraker's bid..."

Feb. 18, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dallas Police Say One Line Is Fine
"...in 1972, the agency’s first year in existence, the DEA employed just 1,470 agents and had a total annual..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Walters' Wishful Thinking?
Police in Houston and El Paso say the cocaine trade is alive and well despite what Feds say about a supposed shortage.
"...Drug Control Policy say about a supposed shortage. Outgoing DEA head Karen Tandy and ONDCP drug czar John Walters..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Post 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.
"...Just remember to bring cash.) Nonetheless, the whole prohibition deal doesn’t exactly appear to be working out so well...."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dying Alone in Williamson County
Animal shelter conditions draw outrage and accusations
"...has since been banned from the shelter, shows a dead, contorted kitten in a tiny blue box beside a..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Reefer Madness: 'Let's Embarrass Ron Paul'
Libertarian/Republican presidential candidate discusses hemp farming and other 'crazy' ideas
"...help the economy. Any kind of problem that we deal with, if there's no violence and there's no harm..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City
"...and residential development of the Simon Property Group and Endeavor Real Estate Group. Despite some complaints about city subsidies..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

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Our latest batch
"...federal registration for state-licensed hemp farmers. In fact, the DEA did respond, on Feb. 2, denying Johnson's request. Also,..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Column

Tricks of the Trade?
"...uphold the laws of this state, and nation,” Tyler DEA Agent Richard Sanders told the paper...."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Pot Bigger Than Corn
"...pot plant numbers, and seizure values reported by the DEA as part of their annual marijuana eradication program. In..."

Dec. 18, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

No Medi-Pot for the Feds
"...also need to cover Escobar, who was wearing a "DEA" lapel pin - a bit of pro-narco paraphernalia that,..."

Nov. 20, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch
Fight to "equalize" penalties associated with the use of booze and pot in Colorado continues
"..."I was surprised," he told us. "But when you're dealing with marijuana legalization, all bets are off." Corry said..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

To Your Health
Although hemp protein is by no means a perfect food, it is a valuable source of fiber, proteins, and essential fatty acids
"...the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana. In 2001, the DEA suddenly decided that the Controlled Substances Act applied to..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

The Hightower Report
The Government's Sick War on Marijuana; and Pumping Out More Advertising
"...– but not marijuana. Worse, drug thugs from the DEA and FBI bust down the doors of these patients,..."

July 21, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Weed Watch
Rowdy West Coast Raid; and Poll Indicates Populace is Mellowing About Pot
"...chain of federal raids, mainly in California, that the DEA has undertaken with new zeal since the U.S. Supreme..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch
California votes in favor of bill that would legalize industrial hemp farming; and bill that would legalize medi-pot for seriously ill patients moves forward in New Mexico
"...the 15th state to legalize hemp cultivation. (Still, the DEA has continued to enforce a ban on hemp farming,..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Texan lawmakers introduce bills for medical pot and industrial hemp
"...denying, or just ignoring hemp farming license applications. (The DEA has only ever issued one license, which has now..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
"...do it – today (Thursday, April 7) is the deadline. See "Austin Stories" below for details...."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Dear Austin Chronicle Editor,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

Hemp Is Good
"...Dear Editor, Thank you for printing Jordan Smith's article "Weed..."

Oct. 14, 2004 Postmarks

If You're White, It's All Right
The colors of justice in Williamson County
"...Bradley labeled the nine suspects "well-connected" and "high-level" drug dealers...."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Which contenders pass the medical marijuana test?
"...Conversely, the current Dem front-runner, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, failed the MPP's exam, earning a D- for his..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...after a 4-3 City Council vote and weird late-night deal-making in the back room. See For Lowe's, A Win's..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Austin council looked at the proposed big box development "deal" for a supercenter Lowe's on Brodie Lane. Numerous neighborhood..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Column

Why Not Just Give Everyone a Gun?
"...course, we'd have to find jobs for all the DEA agents, local narcs, etc. and a wealth of prosecutors..."

Nov. 5, 2003 Postmarks

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...to "do the right thing: follow the lead of Endeavor and Wal-Mart, and abandon your plans for this development."..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Leave no child untested -- for drug use, that is
"...The two blamed the increase on "insidious" drug dealers that use "gaily painted bags and free samples to..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...What's the deal with you and Wal-Mart ["The Wal-Mart War: Can Austin..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Column

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