Posted June 15th, 2021 by hiwayhowie
Cops on the Hill
Stories from the week of June11, 2021
Just happened an hour ago on June 15….two House Members introduced a federal, drug decrim bill a la Oregon…this is what I have been pushing for since last September…Freaking Yeah!!!!
Bright Spot: the only nice event was scheduling a meeting for next Thursday, the 17th and 50 anniversary of the Drug War where I will go to the House Rayburn building for an in-the-office meeting since Covid. Bonus and highly unusual, the Member’s Chief of Staff will sit in.
Note: a staffer can fetch me at security, receive a little badge and then go up to the office. Most offices still don’t want to do this.
3575 Presentations to Congressional staffers… another 05 this week..
Meetings this week: 01
COP stats since inception: August 2009
91 Radio Interviews… 0 this week..
327 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week
206 interviews and reports in minor media …0 this week.
397 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc.: 0 this week –
107 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 0 This week
44 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters
31 major conferences attended – (UN drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $40.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
Posted June 8th, 2021 by hiwayhowie
Cops on the Hill
Stories from the week of June 4, 2021
Back in the Saddle:
I eased back into presentations, making five, sadly not more..the last half of the Congress has always been more difficult, as the primarily Republican offices just won’t take a meeting. I am much like a bill collector; keeping bugging them politely.
The only bright spot was a long chat with the Legislative Director with a major, Republican player for the marijuana issue in the House. The LD indicated that once the MJ issue is resolved, that office would look seriously at a decrim bill a la Oregon.
3570 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 05 this week..
Meetings this week: 02
COP stats since inception: August 2009
91 Radio Interviews… 0 this week..
327 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week
206 interviews and reports in minor media …0 this week.
397 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc.: 0 this week –
107 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 0 This week
44 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters
31 major conferences attended – (UN drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $40.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
Posted June 8th, 2021 by hiwayhowie
Cops on the Hill
Stories from the spring of 2021
Personal: Just a note to let you know I have survived 3,120 miles of bad roads, bad road shoulders (yes, we need to fix our roads) and a few bad drivers. I will do the last few miles to the beach at Ocean City, Maryland this Sunday. I will return to work on Monday, May 24. I am eager to speak to the other half of the Congress about drug policy reform/total drug decrim.
There was essentially 0.0 movement on drug reform on the Hill the two months I was away. Sigh. About seven States introduced total decrim but none have gone anywhere. Nonetheless, I will bring my energy and time to the issues.
Favorite Story: At a Subway in Kansas a wheat farmer (it turned out) – my age – asked why legalize heroin and then he launched into how wonderful medical marijuana had helped several in his immediate family. Attitudes have absolutely shifted in this country.
Activity this week: I had some late dates set up while I was en route to Oregon and did them on the fly.
3565 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 03 this week..
91 Radio Interviews… 01 this week..while on the road
COP stats since inception: August 2009
327 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week
206 interviews and reports in minor media …0 this week.
397 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc.: 0 this week –
107 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 0 This week
44 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters
31 major conferences attended – (UN drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $40.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
Posted March 10th, 2021 by hiwayhowie
Cops on the Hill
Stories from the Week of March 5, 2021
Finally happened to me: on a fairly regular basis I will hear an assistant say so much in my direction, I will say to him/her,” you are making my heart sing.”
‘Allison’ finally turned the tables this week (first time in 5,000 presentations),, when she said that about me. I was pointing out the advantages of ending drug decrim. When I mentioned the huge impact it has on Voter Suppression, she got all excited (like I do from time to time) and blurted, “you are making my heart sing!” Small steps.
Activity this week:
3557 Presentations to Congressional staffers…10 this week..
1 meeting this week
COP stats since inception: August 2009
90 Radio Interviews… 0 this week
327 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week
206 interviews and reports in minor media …0 this week.
397 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc.: 0 this week –
107 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 0 This week
44 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters
31 major conferences attended – (UN drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $40.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
Posted February 27th, 2021 by hiwayhowie
Cops on the Hill
Stories from the Week of February 26, 2021
Overtime pay on Thursday:* My normal 15-20 minute presentation went extra innings, 45 minutes. Damon had question after question and luckily, I had no appt the next 30-minute block. He was especially interested in the mass incarceration aspect and civil asset forfeiture. He closed, saying he would push his D Member in our direction. Small steps.
BTW: For the first time since 2006, I did not attend CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) this year. I was unwilling to risk dying around folks who refuse to wear a mask.
Activity this week:
3557 Presentations to Congressional staffers…10 this week…
1 meeting this week
COP stats since inception: August 2009
90 Radio Interviews… 0 this week
327 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week
206 interviews and reports in minor media …0 this week.
397 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc.: 0 this week –
107 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 0 This week
44 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters
31 major conferences attended – (UN drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $40.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
- For those who don’t know, I do not draw a salary.
