“Though the Republican Party prides itself on being a champion of state sovereignty, one need only mention phrases like ‘medical marijuana’ or ‘drug law reform’ to see how quickly the Administration of George W. Bush becomes hostile to the notion of the autonomy of states. The latest–and perhaps most egregious–example of this enmity is about to become manifest via a new appointment: that of veteran Justice Department official Karen Tandy, soon to be new chief of the Drug Enforcement Administration.” — Jason Vest, The Nation [via walker]