Rights erosion in the war on drugs and asset seizures
A reflective column argues that the war on drugs erodes Americans rights through raids gone wrong and broad asset seizures. It cites Mississippi death sentence commutations, Berwyn Heights raids, and Connecticut gun confiscations, urging due process and timely return of seized property. It warns authorities overreach mirrors other security-driven policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Berwyn Heights
Baltimore
New York City
Connecticut
New Gun Week
Second Amendment Foundation
Waterbury
Republican
Office of Legislative Review
Joseph Calanchini
Denver
Nancy Pelosi
Calanchini
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Statement
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winning editor writes on freedom and self control. The piece asserts freedom as a gift from God, not a political grant from anarchy, and ties it to moral guides including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Palin pot stance contrasted with past use in Alaska
Analysis notes Palin’s 2006 Anchorage Daily News interview on marijuana, her past in Wasilla and governor run, and evolving legal battles over private possession in Alaska. It highlights FBI arrest figures, collateral penalties, and calls to balance personal history with policy while addressing youth use and legalization debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Palin
Willie
Bill Clinton
Anchorage Daily News
Alaska
Palin
Clinton
Barack Obama
Center For Cognitive Liberty & Ethics
FBI
United States
U.S
Alaska Supreme Court
Alaska Court of Appeals
Frank Murkowski
Wasilla
Less government, not more, best in the long run
Southern libertarian columnist Ron Hart argues against bailouts and more government, blaming Congress for the mortgage debt crisis and claiming free markets suffer when the state funds risky loans. He links Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Wall Street practices, and oil regulation to a broader critique of government-run economies. Hart urges voters to favor minimal government and criticizes political both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Hart
Congress
U.S
Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae
America
Wal-Mart
Coke
Caterpillar
Feds
Clinton
Wall Street
S&l
FBI
Interior Department
Harry Reid
Senate
Cuba
Kim Jong II
North Korea
Hart
Aol
Nine nominees named for Athena Award in Odessa
The Odessa American announces nine nominees for this year’s Athena Award. Readers may submit comments, positive or negative, via email, noting the thumbs nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Fink
Freedom
Also Mentioned on This Page
al Baia
Ken Brodnax
Freedom Tommured
le Patrick
ANTY
Drugpolicy.org
Jacob Sullum
Sullum
Reason Magazine
John Trever
Ted
Bute
Guhl
Ramet Weiter
Gota
Rere
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!