Stories by Steven Wishnia

Steven Wishnia is a New York-based journalist and musician. He is the author of the novel "When the Drumming Stops" (Manic D Press), "Exit 25 Utopia," and "The Cannabis Companion."

Hillary and Obama, Ignore the Sleazy Pollsters Who Want You to Cave on Drug Reform

Posted on: Jan 31, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The Dem candidates have good positions on medical marijuana, but they need to stand up for comprehensive changes in our drug laws.

Drug Warrior's Shadow Looms Over California's Pot Clubs

Posted on: Dec 30, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Bush's pick for a CA prosecutor post of hardliner Joseph Russoniello signals a possible crack down on the state's multi-billion dollar pot industry.

One Nation, Under a Groove

Posted on: Jun 30, 2005, Source: AlterNet

I pledge allegiance to the human race, to everyone from Bangladesh to Uganda who wants to make the world a better place, not to the billionaire thugs demanding blind obeisance to their divine dominion.

The Supremes Debate Medical Pot

Posted on: Nov 30, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Two California women are asking the nation's highest court to prevent the federal government from interfering with their medical-marijuana use.

Drugs and the Nation

Posted on: Nov 4, 2004, Source: AlterNet

The election results show there is still substantial support for liberalizing the nation's drug laws – just not too far or too fast.

Whither Pennsylvania?

Posted on: Oct 21, 2004, Source: Indypendent

In Philadelphia and its suburbs, voters' mix of concerns on issues points to no clear advantage for the candidates. That's where the activists come in to play.

A Protest from the City

Posted on: Aug 31, 2004, Source: AlterNet

The Still We Rise march was about New York City, not the country.

Chelsea Awaits the RNC: Angry, Apathetic, Apprehensive

Posted on: Jul 26, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Chelsea, the neighborhood closest to the Republican Convention in New York, is decidedly not Bush country.

Democrats on Weed

Posted on: Jun 10, 2003, Source: AlterNet

The mix of Democrats who have criticized the Drug War the most are the ones considered least likely to win. Here's a rundown of pot-minded candidates.

One-armed Bennett

Posted on: May 14, 2003, Source: AlterNet

Moralistic pot foe blows millions in slot machines but the man's fanatical policies live on.

What's Your Anti-Drug?

Posted on: Apr 2, 2001, Source: In These Times

In spite of mounting evidence of the drug war's failure and a burgeoning movement for reform, Bush's drug policy is likely to be more conservative than compassionate.

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