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On AlterNet: david paterson

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "david paterson"

President Obama And Gov. Paterson Get Love For Recent Drug Policy Reforms

President Obama And Gov. Paterson Get Love For Recent Drug Policy Reforms

Tony Newman, AlterNet. October 24, 2009.
We are obviously a long way from elected officials being honest and principled when it comes to dismantling the disastrous drug war. But the tides seem to be turning.

Drug Use by Political Candidates Isn't a Deal Breaker, But Hypocrisy on the Issue Should Be

Drug Use by Political Candidates Isn't a Deal Breaker, But Hypocrisy on the Issue Should Be

Tony Newman, AlterNet. September 5, 2009.
Now that the climate for political candidates has eased on personal drug use, we should focus on punishing elected officials who still believe in the drug war.

A Silver Lining to the Economic Crisis: Less Money for Prisons

A Silver Lining to the Economic Crisis: Less Money for Prisons

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. January 22, 2009.
As states grapple with record budget deficits, more politicians are looking toward criminal justice reform to cut costs.

Is Caroline Kennedy Winning Over Skeptics?

Is Caroline Kennedy Winning Over Skeptics?

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. December 17, 2008.
Are Democrats warming up to the idea of Senator Kennedy?

Spitzer's Fall Sparks Hope for Overhaul of New York's Rockefeller Drug Laws

Spitzer's Fall Sparks Hope for Overhaul of New York's Rockefeller Drug Laws

John Tarleton, AlterNet. March 27, 2008.
With a progressive new governor and state Republicans on the verge of extinction, New York may soon be ready to "drop the Rock".